Pakistan’s prime minister urges pause for diplomacy as President Donald Trump signals ongoing negotiations ahead of a looming military deadline.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally requested that President Donald Trump delay a planned military deadline involving Iran by two weeks, as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of a stated Tuesday evening cutoff.
Sharif issued the appeal publicly, asking for additional time to allow negotiations to continue and proposing that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the same period as a goodwill measure. In a public statement, Sharif said: “Diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in near future. To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks.”
He added: “Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture. We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region.”
The request comes as the United States considers further action tied to access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments. Trump has indicated that multiple options remain under consideration if conditions are not met.
According to reporting cited by Reuters, Iranian officials have presented a set of proposals outlining conditions for de-escalation. These include a permanent cessation of hostilities, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, new regional security arrangements, and guarantees related to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
The reported framework also includes broader demands, such as the removal of restrictions on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from parts of the Persian Gulf, and reconstruction commitments.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials signaled that discussions remain ongoing. In remarks shared by Jacqui Heinrich, Trump said, “I can’t tell you, because right now we’re in heated negotiations.”
He declined to comment directly on Pakistan’s proposal, stating that he was awaiting a full briefing. Heinrich also reported that Trump described Sharif as “a highly respected man.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the administration is aware of the request, stating that the president has been informed and that a response will be issued.
Additional footage circulating online, including a video clip, reflects ongoing public attention to the situation as the deadline approaches.
The diplomatic outreach highlights continued international efforts to prevent further escalation while negotiations remain active.
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