PM Shehbaz expresses ‘serious concern’ over recent attacks on Azerbaijan

Published March 6, 2026 Updated March 6, 2026 01:05am

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed “serious concern” over the recent attacks on the brotherly country of Azerbaijan.

“Pakistan stands firmly with the leadership and people of Azerbaijan and condemns such deplorable actions that risk further escalation and undermine regional peace and stability.

“We urge restraint and reiterate the need to de-escalate tensions and pursue dialogue and diplomacy to preserve peace and stability in the region,” he said in a post on X.

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