Syed Jafery

The Israeli Air Force has begun a new wave of strikes targeting infrastructure sites across the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Prime Minister extended Eid ul Fitr and Nowruz greetings to the Iranian President, and the brotherly people of Iran. The feelings were warmly reciprocated by the Iranian President, who also conveyed his best wishes for the people of Pakistan. As a neighbouring brotherly country of Iran, the Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan’s solidarity with the brave Iranian people in the wake of the ongoing hostilities. He expressed deep condolences over the loss of precious lives and prayed for early recovery and safety of those injured and displaced. The Prime Minister also conveyed his serious concern over the dangerous ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region. In view of this grave situation, the Prime Minister underscored the urgent need to work collectively for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences. He stressed upon the critical importance of unity in the ranks of the Ummah, that was required more than ever before. While sharing with the Iranian President the diplomatic outreach efforts of Pakistan’s leadership, the Prime Minister assured the Iranian leadership that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in facilitating peace in the region.