ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel as “very alarming,” warning that the situation poses a grave threat to both regional and global peace. Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the premier reiterated Pakistan’s “complete soli-darity” with Iran in the face of Israeli aggression and urged the international community to ensure an immediate ceasefire.
“The global community should ensure a ceasefire,” PM Shehbaz stressed, adding, “We stand firmly with the brotherly people of Iran.”
He said he had spoken to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to express condolences and Pakistan’s support. He also discussed the regional crisis with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
On the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the PM said the suffering of Palestinians was “heart-wrenching,” noting that over 50,000 had been killed. “The brutality is being unleashed — but when will the world’s conscience wake up?” he asked.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to attend the OIC foreign ministers’ meeting in Turkiye on June 21–22 to discuss the ongoing crises. –Agencies
