INTERNATIONAL — March 25, 2026
Pakistani PM Sharif Discusses Reducing Middle East Tensions with Saudi Crown Prince
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss de-escalating Middle East tensions, condemning attacks on Saudi Arabia and pledging unconditional support. The conversation came amid heightened regional conflicts following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Iran's retaliatory attacks.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday to discuss Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Anadolu Agency reported that Sharif emphasized the urgent necessity to de-escalate, end hostilities and achieve unity among countries in the region.
Sharif also condemned recent attacks against Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan's unconditional support and solidarity with the kingdom during this sensitive period.
The call followed Sharif's announcement of Pakistan's readiness to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, as well as his conversation with the Iranian president calling for collective efforts to reduce tensions.
Regional conflicts have intensified since a joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, to which Tehran responded with drone and missile strikes on Israel and countries hosting U.S. forces.
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The two leaders also held detailed discussions on regional and global peace, including ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting stability across the region.
- Shehbaz Sharif briefs Saudi Crown Prince as Pakistan pushes to mediate US-Iran talksnewindianexpress.com
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tenuous West Asia situation.
He emphasized that Pakistan will always stand by the Kingdom and its people, just as Saudi Arabia has historically supported Pakistan. The Prime Minister urged an immediate end to hostilities and stressed the importance of restoring normalcy.
- Pakistan's Role in Middle East Peace: PM Sharif Engages Saudi Crown Prince - Rediff.com India Newsrediff.com
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation in West Asia. This follows Pakistan's offer to host talks between the US and Iran to resolve ...
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