Pakistan Print edition: 2026-03-01

Pakistan regrets escalation

Published March 1, 2026 Updated March 1, 2026 02:08am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan regretted the breakdown of talks and outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Pakistan condemned the unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Foreign Office said that these attacks come at a time when diplomatic efforts were under way 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.

Pakistan also strongly condemned the attacks by Iran against the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE, and stands in solidarity with all these brotherly countries and underscores the need to exercise maximum restraint.

The unprovoked attacks constitute blatant violations of the sovereignty of the brotherly Gulf states. Pakistan also condemns the unfortunate death of a Pakistani national in the UAE during this dastardly attack. We urge all sides to refrain from any further actions that may undermine the security and territorial integrity of other regional countries. Pakistan urges the need for upholding the international law and principles of the UN Charter. Pakistan emphasises on all sides to resume diplomacy and find a peaceful and negotiated solution to the crisis.

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