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Shehbaz Sharif's "Draft" Tweet Gaffe on Trump, Iran Ceasefire Goes Viral

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sparked controversy after a post labeled "Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X" was published on his official account. The message called for a two-week ceasefire, requested former US President Donald Trump to extend a deadline, and asked Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Although the "Draft" heading was quickly edited out, the original version was captured, leading to widespread online scrutiny. The incident has raised questions about communication protocols and the handling of sensitive diplomatic statements on social media.

Key Points: Shehbaz Sharif's Draft Tweet Gaffe on Trump, Iran Goes Viral

  • PM's draft message posted publicly
  • References Trump and Strait of Hormuz
  • Quickly edited but scrutiny remains
  • Fuels debate on diplomatic messaging
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Shehbaz Sharif's X post gaffe goes viral, posts draft message welcoming ceasefire before editing it

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's X post mistakenly published as a "draft," revealing a message to Trump and Iran, sparking a major online debate.

"Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X - from the original viral post"

Islamabad, April 8

A social media post by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has triggered widespread debate after an apparent "draft" message was mistakenly published on X and later edited.

The incident quickly drew attention online, with users scrutinising the edit history and questioning the circumstances behind the initial post.

The controversy began when the Prime Minister's account shared a message that included the heading: "Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X." The inclusion of the word "Draft" suggested that the post may not have been intended for public release in its original form. Within a short span, the tweet was edited, removing the draft label but retaining the core content.

The original text of the tweet is: "Draft - Pakistan's PM Message on X 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 the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture. We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region."

The edited version reads: "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 the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture. We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region."

While the content remained largely unchanged, the removal of the "Draft" tag did little to contain the reaction. References to Donald Trump and the strategic Strait of Hormuz added geopolitical weight to the message, amplifying curiosity around its intent.

The episode has since fuelled speculation about internal communication lapses and the handling of sensitive diplomatic messaging in the digital age.

The tweet was supposed to be a comment on US's intention to suspend bombing for two weeks and accept Iran's "workable" 10-point proposal.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Honestly, the bigger story is the content. He's asking Trump for an extension? And requesting Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz? The draft tag is funny, but the geopolitics here are serious. Pakistan seems to be trying to position itself as a mediator.
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Arjun K
Typical. 🤦‍♂️ This is why digital literacy is important for everyone, especially leaders. The message itself about ceasefire is good, but the slip-up makes the whole effort look clumsy. Hope our own ministers are watching and learning what NOT to do.
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Priyanka N
As an Indian, my main concern is stability in our neighbourhood. A stable Pakistan is better for all of South Asia. If this diplomatic push for a Middle East ceasefire is genuine, then the draft error is a minor distraction. The intent for peace is what matters.
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Rohit P
Lol, someone's social media intern is getting fired today! On a serious note, the reference to Trump is interesting. Is this an old draft that got accidentally posted now? The timeline seems off. The whole thing is just bizarre.
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Karthik V
While the mistake is amusing, we should not mock it excessively. The core message is about peace in a volatile region. India has always advocated for dialogue. Perhaps there's a lesson here about the dangers of rushed communication in high-stakes diplomacy.

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