ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s message on X (formerly Twitter) calling for a ceasefire between the United States and Iran has gone viral, becoming a global trend with over 4 million views within just two hours.
International media and global audiences are praising Pakistan’s successful diplomacy, especially for Sharif’s timely and positive suggestions. Both the US and Iran have responded positively to the Prime Minister’s proposal.
Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan used his Twitter account to call for a ceasefire at 12:17 PM on the day. He asked US President Donald Trump to prolong the peace negotiations by extending the deadline. He requested Iran to maintain the Strait of Hormuz open because it would show goodwill. The tweet reached its first 4 million impressions by users within 2 minutes and 17 seconds after posting.
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…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
The White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Pakistan’s peace proposal had reached the White House for ongoing evaluation following the Prime Minister’s announcement. US President Donald Trump recognized Prime Minister Sharif for his contributions to the peace process by describing him as “very respectable” while vowing to share Sharif’s insights with appropriate officials.
Iranian officials announced that they will soon answer Pakistan’s request for a two-week ceasefire.
