, April 22 -- Pakistan has requested the United States to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports and release a seized Iranian vessel in a bid to revive stalled negotiations, according to sources.

The sources said Islamabad conveyed its request to Washington, urging the release of the detained ship and its crew, and received "positive signals" from the US side. However, no timeline has been set for their release.

The move comes amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is extending the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request while awaiting a "unified proposal" from Tehran, even as US forces continue enforcing the blockade.

The announcement came ahead of the ...