Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic initiatives to promote a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, advocating for a temporary halt in hostilities to facilitate meaningful negotiations.
Efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement in the Middle East are advancing steadily and with increasing strength, holding promise for significant progress in the near future. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed confidence that diplomatic engagement is gaining traction and could yield concrete results if granted sufficient time.
In a significant development, Shehbaz Sharif called on former US President Donald Trump to extend the current deadline by two weeks, allowing dialogue to continue uninterrupted. Concurrently, Pakistan has appealed to Iran to reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz for the same two-week period as a gesture of goodwill aimed at easing tensions and supporting diplomatic efforts.
Furthermore, Islamabad has urged all parties involved in the conflict to observe a two-week ceasefire across the region. Officials emphasized that such a pause is crucial to enable constructive discussions and pave the way toward a durable resolution.
Pakistan advocates for a coordinated approach grounded in restraint, diplomacy, and mutual trust, believing this strategy can bring an end to the conflict and secure lasting peace and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high as former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on his TruthSocial platform, declaring that Iran has undergone a complete regime change but simultaneously threatening severe consequences. He stated, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” This statement underscores the urgency of Pakistan’s call for a diplomatic pause.
