Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair an emergency meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) at PM House today to discuss in detail the regional situation, arising out of the conflict between Iran, Israel and the US.
The senior civil and military leadership would attend the meeting.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will also be in attendance.
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir will brief the participants on his recent tour to the United States, the sources said and added that some important decisions were expected to be taken at today’s huddle.
The meeting, which is expected to take place at 12:00 noon, will also take stock of the country’s internal situation as well as on its borders.
The NSC, chaired by the prime minister and comprising the top brass of both civil and military leadership, is the highest forum for security deliberations.
PM condemns US strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Sunday afternoon and conveyed Pakistan's condemnation of the US attacks on Iran.
Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people and Government of Iran, while expressing heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
He expressed concerns that the US strikes targeted facilities that were under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
These attacks constituted a serious violation of international law and the IAEA Statute.
While noting Iran's right to self-defence, as enshrined under Article 51 of the UN Charter, the Prime Minister stressed upon the need to immediately return to dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward.
He also called for urgent collective efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan's readiness to play a constructive role in this context.
President Masoud Pezeshkian conveyed his deep appreciation for Pakistan's support to Iran.
He thanked the Prime Minister, the Government and people of Pakistan, including the military leadership, for standing in solidarity with the people and Government of Iran.
The two leaders emphasized on the need and urgency of forging unity among the Ummah at this critical juncture. They also agreed to remain in close contact.
Dar reaffirms unwavering support to Iran
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its right to self-defense under the UN Charter.
In a post on X, he expressed this resolve during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the 51st OIC CFM in Istanbul on Sunday.
Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of Israel’s unjustified and unlawful attacks on Iran, as well as the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi shared Iran’s perspective on the evolving regional situation.
Besides, Ishaq Dar held a productive meeting with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the 51st OIC CFM in Istanbul.
They discussed the deep-rooted and historic Pak-Egypt ties, bilateral cooperation, the grave situation in Gaza, recent attacks on Iran, and broader regional developments.
The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing common goals at all levels - bilaterally, regionally, and multilaterally, and continue to work together for peace and security of the region and beyond.
US attack on Iran to escalate regional tensions: FO
Pakistan condemned the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities which follow the series of attacks by Israel.
In a statement issued in Islamabad, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan is gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region.
He said Pakistan reiterates that these attacks violate all norms of international law and that Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter.
The Spokesperson said the unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, owing to ongoing aggression against Iran is deeply disturbing.
He said any further escalation of tensions will have severely damaging implications for the region and beyond.
Shafqat Ali Khan emphasizes that the imperative needs to respect civilian lives and properties and immediately bring the conflict to end.
He said all the parties must adhere to international law, particularly international humanitarian law.
The Spokesperson said recourse to dialogue, diplomacy, in line with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter remains the only viable pathway to resolve the crises in the region.
Dangerous precedent
Expressing alarm at the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan Sunday condemned the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, saying that targeting the IAEA-safeguarded facilities constitutes a clear breach of international law.
“These attacks set a dangerous precedent and pose a grave threat to the safety and security of populations across the region – and indeed, the world,”
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan, told the UN Security Council, which debated the new, dangerous turn in the Middle east situation as Russia, China and Pakistan proposed the 15-member body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the region.
Pakistan, he said, stands in solidarity with the government and brotherly people of Iran during this challenging time. “As the body entrusted with primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council must act urgently and decisively,” the Pakistani envoy emphasized.
In this regard, he said the members’ collective responsibility is to:
1. Unequivocally reject and condemn the attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, being in clear contravention of international law and the UN Charter;
2. Denounce the attacks on IAEA-safeguarded nuclear facilities, which violate Security Council and IAEA resolutions, as well as international humanitarian law;
3. Reaffirm the obligation to protect civilian lives and property on both sides;
4. Call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a complete ceasefire, and,
5. promote urgent recourse to dialogue and diplomacy, consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, to find a peaceful and lasting resolution to the Iranian nuclear issue.
In pursuit of these objectives, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar said Pakistan had joined China and Russia in circulating a draft resolution.
Among other things, this resolution calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire; urges all parties to refrain from further escalation; demands the urgent protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure; and supports a diplomatic path forward on the Iranian nuclear issue that is acceptable to all parties.
“We sincerely hope that the draft resolution will receive the Council’s support, enabling it to respond with unity and resolve -urgently and effectively – in line with the gravity of the situation,” he said.
Pakistan, he added, stands ready to engage constructively with all Council members in this regard.
From the outset, the ambassador told delegates that Pakistan had adopted a principled position on these developments: strongly and unambiguously condemning the Israeli aggression, expressed solidarity and full support for Iran’s inherent and legitimate right of self-defence in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations, denounced the unlawful Israeli unilateral strikes on IAEA-safeguarded Iranian nuclear facilities, called for bringing an end to this aggression, advocated cessation of hostilities and for reverting to dialogue and diplomacy for a peaceful, lasting settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.
“The Middle East – already burdened by prolonged instability – history of Israeli illegal occupation and continued denial of the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood, cannot absorb another crisis,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar said.
“We must act now to prevent the situation from spiraling further out of control,” he said and added “Dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward — that is the universal message from this meeting.”
