{"id":73511,"date":"2026-04-08T00:49:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73511"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T19:49:43","slug":"pakistan-urges-u-s-iran-to-allow-2-week-window-for-diplomacy-in-middle-east-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73511","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan urges U.S., Iran to allow 2-week window for diplomacy in Middle East crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p3\">Pakistan\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In a statement, the prime minister said diplomatic efforts for a peaceful settlement of the conflict were \u201cprogressing steadily, strongly and powerfully,\u201d with the potential to yield substantive results in the near future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">\u201cTo allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks,\u201d Sharif said, appealing for flexibility from Washington amid escalating tensions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The prime minister emphasized that the proposed temporary measures were aimed at achieving a \u201cconclusive termination of war\u201d and ensuring long-term peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">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. <b>LORD<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan\u2019s 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. 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