Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he spoke with Jordan’s king to discuss the “evolving situation in the Middle East”.

“I expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over the recent escalation in the region following Israeli attacks on Iran and the subsequent attacks on Jordan and other brotherly countries,” he said.

“We emphasized the urgent need for restraint, dialogue, and de-escalation to preserve peace and stability,” he said.

“Pakistan stands in full solidarity with the brotherly people of Jordan and remains ready to support all efforts aimed at restoring calm in the region,” he added.

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