Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Prime Minister’s Coordinator for the National Peace Message Committee, said Pakistan’s growing diplomatic engagement in the Middle East crisis reflects rising trust and stature in the international community and is playing a constructive role in promoting restraint and unity among Muslim countries.
Ashrafi highlighted the recent telephonic contact between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a significant step in ongoing efforts to stabilise the region. He described the conversation as warm and cordial and said it underscored Pakistan’s commitment to de-escalation through sustained dialogue and diplomacy.
He commended the joint peace efforts of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as a clear demonstration of collective resolve to prevent further escalation. Ashrafi particularly praised the measured and restrained response shown by Arab and Islamic countries, noting that Saudi Arabia’s patient approach reflected wisdom and diplomatic maturity.
Ashrafi recalled Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s strong condemnation of attacks on Saudi Arabia and reiterated Pakistan’s complete solidarity with the Kingdom, a stance he said strengthened the brotherly ties between the two countries. He also welcomed the Prime Minister’s offer to host dialogue between Iran and the United States, calling it an indication of international confidence in Pakistan as a credible mediator.
Drawing attention to the Foreign Office position, Ashrafi said Islamabad remained ready to facilitate talks if all parties agreed, and that Pakistan’s consistent emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy and unity of the Muslim Ummah had helped avert a wider conflict. He added that Pakistan’s role was being acknowledged by international leadership and partners around the world.
Ashrafi concluded that Pakistan diplomacy, grounded in a principled and balanced approach, has enhanced the country’s global standing and demonstrated a firm commitment to pursuing peace, stability and harmony while avoiding divisions within the Muslim world.
