PM Shehbaz speaks to Saudi crown prince, condemns ‘dangerous regional escalation’

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam to express Pakistan’s “strong condemnation of the dangerous regional escalation following the Israeli attack on Iran and subsequent attacks in the Gulf region”.

“Pakistan stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and our brotherly Gulf countries in this perilous time. We remain ready to play a constructive role for peace and pray that the blessings of Ramazan bring calm and stability to our region,” he said.

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