PM congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as the new supreme leader, offers condolences on "martyrdom of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other family members”.
For a country battling insurgencies in two provinces, facing a hostile Afghan Taliban regime, and grappling with deep internal divisions, instability in a neighbouring state carries tangible security risks.
"We must sit together for Pakistan and for the security of the wider region," law minister says; briefing to be held at 11:30am on Wednesday; PTI says will not attend until provided access to Imran.
Urges all sides to refrain from actions that may undermine the security and territorial integrity of other countries; PM Shehbaz speaks to Saudi crown prince, UAE president.
Addressing a ceremony on Iran's National Day, he warns that "any instability involving Iran, or any attempt to resolve issues through military means, carries grave risks".
"I expressed my sincere appreciation for the principled positions and continued support of the government of Pakistan toward Iran in various arenas," Iran's ambassador says.
"This judgment is the view of the learned judge," FO spokesperson says in weekly briefing; in his verdict, the judge had stated that Cuba, North Korea, Iran and Syria were designated as "terrorist states".
Underscore importance of sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement for promoting peace; FM Dar stresses importance of dialogue, diplomacy in call with Iran's Araghchi.
FO spokesperson terms allegations by Indian army chief “cliched, habitual and somewhat delusional”; says Pakistan hopes that peace and stability will prevail in Iran.
