Pakistan calls on Iran, Israel to uphold ceasefire

Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the recently announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel and urged all sides to uphold the truce and pursue diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation in the Middle East.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) voiced its support for the agreement brokered by the United States and underscored the importance of sustained dialogue for regional stability.

“Pakistan welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire understanding between Iran and Israel, and calls on the relevant parties to uphold the ceasefire. We also welcome and support the efforts aimed at reviving dialogue and diplomacy in the region,” the statement said.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s long-standing stance on peaceful conflict resolution, the Foreign Office added:

“Pakistan believes that peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through strict adherence to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and by refraining from the use of force.”

The statement concluded by affirming Islamabad’s commitment to multilateral diplomacy, saying Pakistan would “continue to support all efforts” aimed at fostering peace and stability in the region.

The ceasefire follows weeks of intensifying hostilities, including Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, and retaliatory missile attacks by Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict before mediation efforts helped pause the fighting.