Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to demonstrate restraint for two weeks, calling for a temporary pause in hostilities to create space for diplomacy aimed at resolving the ongoing Middle East crisis.
In a statement, the prime minister said diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement of the conflict were “progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully,” with the potential to yield substantive results in the near future.
“To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks,” Sharif said, appealing for flexibility from Washington amid escalating tensions.
He also called on Iran to reciprocate the gesture by reopening the Strait of Hormuz for the same period as a sign of goodwill, stressing that such measures could help de-escalate the situation and build trust among stakeholders.
Sharif further urged all parties involved in the conflict to observe a comprehensive ceasefire for two weeks, underscoring that a pause in hostilities was essential to enable meaningful diplomatic engagement.
The prime minister emphasized that the proposed temporary measures were aimed at achieving a “conclusive termination of war” and ensuring long-term peace and stability in the region.
Pakistan has consistently advocated dialogue and negotiated solutions to conflicts, reiterating its support for efforts that promote regional stability and prevent further escalation in the Middle East. LORD