Pakistan will not allow its airspace, land, or territorial waters to be used against Iran in any attack by the United States, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday.Addressing his weekly press briefing, Andrabi reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing position of not permitting its territory or airspace to be used against Iran, stressing that Islamabad remains committed to regional peace and stability.

Addressing his weekly press briefing, Andrabi reiterated Pakistan’s long-standing position of not permitting its territory or airspace to be used against Iran, stressing that Islamabad remains committed to regional peace and stability.The spokesperson also informed the media that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Qatar and reaffirmed their shared resolve to further strengthen their time-tested fraternal ties. Recent developments in the Middle East were also discussed. 

Andrabi said the prime minister appreciated Qatar’s constructive and proactive role in promoting peace, dialogue, and mediation across the region, and acknowledged Doha’s efforts to defuse tensions through diplomatic means. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days. 

Responding to a question regarding rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan has previously played a role in facilitating dialogue on Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)