Pakistan's Information Minister says a formal response from the Iranian side regarding their attendance to US-Iran talks is still awaited. Efforts continue to convince Iran to attend the talks.

Full post, on the situation as of 19:30PST/15:30BST/10:30ET:

• 1. Formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is still awaited.
• 2. ⁠Pakistan as the mediator is in constant touch with Iranians and pursuing the path of diplomacy and dialogue.
• 3. Ceasefire ends at 4:50 am PST, 22 April. Decision from Iran to attend the talks before the end of two weeks ceasefire is critical.
• 4. ⁠Pakistan has made sincere efforts to convince the Iranian leadership to participate in the second round of talks and these efforts continue.