India, April 8 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged US President Donald Trump to postpone a looming military strike deadline against Iran by two weeks, calling for a temporary ceasefire to allow diplomatic negotiations to continue.

Iran-US-Israel War Latest News: Pakistan Calls for Diplomacy to Prevent Wider Conflict

Sharif made the appeal as tensions in the Middle East intensified and the US deadline for Iran to meet Washington's demands approached. Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, said diplomatic efforts are progressing and require more time to yield results. 

In a statement, Sharif stressed that extending the deadline would give ongoing peace efforts a chance to succe...