Washington, April 8 (NationPress) A controversial social media statement from Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ignited debate after he urged US President Donald Trump to postpone military actions against Iran. Users quickly identified what seemed to be a drafting mistake that hinted at outside authorship.

The focal point of the dispute lies in Sharif's message on X, where he requested a two-week extension to explore diplomatic avenues in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Shortly after its release, users began sharing screenshots of the post’s edit history, revealing it originally contained the phrase: “Draft - Pakistan’s PM Message on X.”

As reported by The Daily Beast, this draft label was seemingly included by mistake before being edited out. The article suggested that this incident highlights a scenario where the Pakistani Prime Minister might have resorted to “cut and paste” methods, raising questions about the true authorship of his message.

The situation escalated online as journalists and commentators scrutinized the wording of the message. Ryan Grim from Drop Site expressed skepticism, indicating that the phraseology used was likely not penned by Sharif himself, as his staff typically wouldn't refer to him in such a manner.

Social media users also pointed out that the post tagged various prominent American officials, including Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which fueled further speculation regarding potential coordination.

A Forbes report highlighted that the message drew “extra scrutiny” following the appearance of an early draft that seemed to have originated from outside Pakistan.

This controversy unfolds during a critical period, as Trump cited Sharif's plea as part of his rationale for delaying planned strikes on Iran. “Following discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif… I have decided to suspend the bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks,” Trump stated in a prior social media update.

Sharif's finalized post advocated for diplomacy to “run its course” and encouraged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a gesture of goodwill, while calling for a ceasefire aimed at achieving a definitive end to the conflict.

The Daily Beast noted that Sharif subsequently issued a corrected statement, omitting the draft reference, and his office did not respond promptly to requests for comments.

As speculation intensified online, some users hinted that the phrasing might have been provided by US officials, while others cautioned that this could simply be a clerical or staffing oversight.

This controversy is significant given its timing, occurring mere hours before Trump’s deadline for Iran to negotiate a deal, as Pakistan seeks to position itself as a mediator in the escalating crisis.