Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD,: Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region, saying that its diplomatic objective remained “unwavering and unambiguous”, to achieve peace and stability through mediation and dialogue.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi in a weekly briefing, said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had already conveyed his readiness to play a constructive role by facilitating or hosting talks to de-escalate tensions.He urged all the concerned not to speculate about unverified reports about the talks. “Details regarding the time and venue of any potential dialogue will be shared once finalized”, he added.He said Pakistan fully supported dialogue aimed at reducing regional tensions and emphasized that the country had consistently advocated peace and stability.He highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was personally leading diplomatic outreach efforts and had engaged with a wider international audience. “Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has also been in contact with his counterparts,” he added.The spokesperson stressed that diplomacy required confidentiality and patience, urging all parties, particularly the media, to act responsibly and avoid reporting unverified information.He said Pakistan had actively engaged with the regional actors to de-escalate the current situation in Middle East and the the Persian Gulf, cease hostilities, and move towards a peaceful settlement.
