Ishaq Dar Expresses Deep Concern Over Regional and Middle East Security

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday voiced profound apprehension regarding the escalating security situation across the region and the Middle East. Highlighting the grave humanitarian and geopolitical ramifications, he stressed the urgent necessity for a sustained diplomatic intervention to de-escalate ongoing tensions and restore lasting peace.

During a high-level consultative meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the foreign minister reviewed the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. Officials briefed him on the diplomatic repercussions of the recent flare-ups, emphasizing the potential spillover effects on global supply chains, international trade, and regional stability. Dar reiterated Islamabad’s principled stance on upholding international law and promoting peaceful conflict resolution.

The deteriorating security paradigm poses multifaceted challenges for developing economies, including Pakistan, particularly concerning energy security and the welfare of millions of diaspora workers residing in the Middle East. Policymakers have warned that prolonged hostilities could further strain macroeconomic recovery efforts, compounding inflationary pressures and unsettling financial markets across South Asia.

As part of its ongoing diplomatic outreach, the Foreign Office is scheduled to engage with key international partners and multilateral forums in the coming days. Islamabad plans to coordinate closely with fraternal nations to push for an immediate cessation of hostilities and facilitate humanitarian assistance corridors in the affected zones.