Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has formally requested that U.S. President Donald Trump grant an extension to the Tuesday deadline by two weeks. In a post on X, Sharif emphasized that diplomatic efforts between the two nations are “progressing steadily, strongly, and powerfully,” signaling hope for further negotiations.
White House Acknowledges Pakistan’s Deadline Extension Proposal
The White House has confirmed that President Trump is aware of Pakistan’s request for a two-week extension to the deadline. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that “the President has been made aware of the proposal, and a response will come.” This comes after reports surfaced that the extension was being actively considered by U.S. officials.
Iran Reviewing Pakistan’s Ceasefire Request Favorably, Sources Say
A senior Iranian official has revealed that Tehran is positively reviewing Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, noted that discussions are ongoing and that the response from Iran is expected to be favorable.
– Inputs from Reuters
