Pakistan Urges Iran-US Restraint Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Pakistan has urged restraint as Pakistan Iran-US restraint remains vital for regional peace. The Foreign Office said rising tensions between Iran and the United States benefit no one. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi called for dialogue and peaceful diplomacy. He also stressed the need to keep shipping safe in the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan believes stability in the region protects global trade and energy supplies.
Pakistan backs diplomacy and regional peace
Speaking at the weekly media briefing, Andrabi said Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation. He reaffirmed Islamabad’s support for the continued implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Moreover, he said dialogue offers the best way to resolve disputes.
The spokesperson warned that developing countries face the greatest economic impact. Higher oil prices, disrupted trade routes, and food insecurity continue to create serious challenges. Therefore, Pakistan wants all parties to reduce tensions and avoid further conflict.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently spoke with the Emir of Qatar and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During those talks, he encouraged diplomacy and regional stability. In addition, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has remained in contact with Saudi and Iranian leaders to support peace efforts.
The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments. However, renewed military activity has disrupted maritime traffic. As a result, global oil prices have risen sharply, increasing inflation concerns. Pakistan has also increased petrol and diesel prices by more than Rs13 per litre.
FO clarifies UK grooming gang case
The Foreign Office also responded to reports involving convicted child grooming gang leader Shabbir Ahmed. Officials said the matter falls entirely under British jurisdiction. Ahmed lost his British citizenship after his 2012 conviction for child sexual abuse offences.
The spokesperson said Ahmed lived his adult life in Britain and committed his crimes there. Therefore, British authorities alone must decide his legal future. Pakistan rejected any suggestion of involvement. Finally, the Foreign Office strongly condemned child sexual abuse and demanded strict legal action against offenders regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion.
