Pakistan's PM Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Amid Fragile Truce
In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, which have resulted in numerous casualties. This condemnation comes amid concerns that these attacks could undermine a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. As crucial talks are set to occur in Islamabad this weekend, the situation remains tense, highlighting the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics. Sharif's outreach to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam underscores Pakistan's stance on regional stability and its commitment to supporting Lebanon during this crisis.
| Apr 9, 2026, 19:12 IST
Condemnation of Israeli Strikes
On Thursday, Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, reached out to his Lebanese counterpart, Nawaf Salam, to express his condemnation of the recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. These attacks, described as the most severe in the past six weeks, have resulted in the deaths of hundreds. Sharif's communication comes as Israel's ongoing military actions in Beirut threaten the delicate two-week ceasefire established between the United States and Iran, as well as jeopardizing important discussions scheduled to take place in Islamabad between Washington and Tehran this weekend.