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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the escalating violence in the Middle East on Saturday, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent attacks across Gulf countries, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomacy and regional stability, according to official statements.&nbsp;Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, saying, &ldquo;Spoke with my dear brother HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this evening to express Pakistan&rsquo;s strong condemnation of the dangerous regional escalation following the Israeli attack on Iran and subsequent attacks in the Gulf region.&rdquo; <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 369px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2027756179066392803&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fdashboard%2F&sessionId=9543b1882a24efc166071ff1a387a651168967ef&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div></div>&nbsp; He reaffirmed Pakistan&rsquo;s commitment to support Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, adding, &ldquo;We remain ready to play a constructive role for peace and pray that the blessings of Ramadan bring calm and stability to our region.&rdquo;&nbsp;Earlier, Pakistan&rsquo;s Foreign Office expressed regret over the breakdown of diplomatic talks and the outbreak of hostilities. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 850px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2027769233443328272&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fdashboard%2F&sessionId=9543b1882a24efc166071ff1a387a651168967ef&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px"></iframe></div></div>&nbsp;The spokesperson said, &ldquo;Pakistan condemns the unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. These attacks come at a time when diplomatic efforts were underway to reach a peaceful and negotiated solution. Such a course of action will undermine the peace and stability of the entire region, with far-reaching consequences.&rdquo;&nbsp;The statement also condemned Iranian retaliatory attacks on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE, calling them &ldquo;blatant violations of the sovereignty of the brotherly Gulf states&rdquo; and highlighting the death of a Pakistani national in the UAE missile strike.&nbsp;The Foreign Office urged all sides to refrain from actions that could further escalate the crisis.&nbsp;PM Sharif also held separate telephone conversations with Qatar&rsquo;s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.&nbsp;During the calls, he strongly condemned the regional escalation and expressed Pakistan&rsquo;s full solidarity with the Gulf nations. Referring to attacks on Qatar and the UAE, he expressed condolences over the death of a Pakistani national and assured both countries that Pakistan would continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with their leadership and people amid the crisis.&nbsp;In response to the evolving situation, Islamabad issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. Nationals currently in Iran are advised to remain cautious, limit movement, and stay in regular contact with Pakistani diplomatic missions.&nbsp;The Embassy in Tehran and consulates in Zahidan and Mashhad have provided landline and mobile numbers for assistance.&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s statements underline the country&rsquo;s call for all parties to respect international law and uphold the principles of the UN Charter. Officials emphasized the urgent need to resume diplomatic efforts and pursue a negotiated, peaceful resolution to prevent further destabilization across the region.

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In telephone conversations with Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President, and Qatar Emir, Pakistan’s Prime Minister condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, expresses solidarity with Gulf states, urges diplomacy, calls for restraint and issues travel advisory for Pakistani nationals

Pakistan PM condemns attacks on Iran, urges peace across Middle East

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman led efforts to talk US President Donald Trump out of an attack on Iran, a senior Saudi official told AFP on Thursday, with another Gulf official confirming the discussions. The Gulf trio &quot;led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention,&quot; the Saudi official said on condition of anonymity. Some personnel were moved out of a major US military base in Qatar on Wednesday, and staff at US missions in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were warned to exercise caution as fears mounted of a US attack over Iran&#39;s crackdown on protesters. The United States has repeatedly warned it could intervene against a deadly Iranian government crackdown on protests, while Tehran has said it would retaliate with strikes on US military and shipping targets. Many US bases and assets are located in the Gulf. Two diplomatic sources told AFP on Thursday that the security posture at Qatar&#39;s Al-Udeid Airbase had been reduced after several personnel were told to leave on Wednesday amid regional tensions. One source said the threat level at the base had fallen and that, gradually, &quot;planes have started moving back to position pre-Wednesday positions&quot;. The second source said some military and other staff were also returning. After the repeated threats, Trump changed course, saying he had received assurances from &quot;very important sources on the other side&quot; that Iran would not execute demonstrators. The Gulf efforts aimed to &quot;avoid an uncontrollable situation in the region,&quot; the Saudi official said. &quot;We told Washington that an attack on Iran would open the way for a series of grave blowbacks in the region,&quot; the official added. &quot;It was a sleepless night to defuse more bombs in the region ... the communication is still underway to consolidate the gained trust and the current good spirit.&quot; The second Gulf official said, &quot;The message conveyed to Iran has been that an attack on US facilities in the Gulf would have consequences on relations with countries in the region.&quot;

The countries mounted last-minute diplomacy to dissuade President Trump from striking Iran, easing Gulf tensions, lowering US base alert levels, and warning Tehran against retaliation region-wide.

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