Muslim unity call

IRANIAN President Masoud Pezeshkian during his visit to Pakistan on Tuesday called for a united front of Muslim nations and building a new regional security architecture. Given the changes in the global landscape and the problems faced by Muslim countries, such a call deserves serious consideration. Pakistan has consistently and firmly advocated for greater unity among Muslim nations, emphasizing that collective strength is essential to address shared political, economic and security challenges. We expect that both the countries will work in closer coordination to advance this vision and help translate the idea of Muslim solidarity into practical and sustained cooperation on the ground. Collective engagement is the only viable path to strengthening the Muslim world’s voice in global affairs and addressing shared challenges. As regards Pakistan-Iran relations, these today appear to be at one of their strongest points in recent memory. The past few months have seen unusually deep and sustained contact between Islamabad and Tehran. From leadership-level meetings to delegation discussions involving civilian and military leadership, both sides have demonstrated a seriousness of intent to stabilize and expand the relationship. During a joint press conference along with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Pezeshkian himself noted the constructive discussions held with Pakistan’s top leadership, emphasizing shared aspirations for regional stability and closer bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in turn, underscored the emotional and historical depth of the relationship. Perhaps more importantly, both leaders articulated a shared vision that goes beyond rhetoric. President Pezeshkian spoke of Pakistan not merely as a neighbour but as a brotherly and friendly country, bound by common destiny and civilizational ties. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reciprocated with equally strong sentiments, stating that Iran’s success is our success and Iran’s loss is ou