'Give peace a little more chance': Pakistan urges restraint amid regional tensions
Key takeaways
- "The cycle of violence and instability must end for the good of regional and international peace, security and prosperity," he added.
- Ambassador Asim said that Pakistan, along with partners, has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, secure a ceasefire, and bring parties back to negotiations.
- He said that Pakistan has maintained continuous engagement with regional and international partners, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye, Qatar, and China, to facilitate dialogue and promote stability.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan 'Give peace a little more chance': Pakistan urges restraint amid regional tensions At UN, Ambassador Asim says renewed Middle East hostilities expose fragile regional security situation By Web Desk | Published June 10, 2026
Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East, warning that renewed conflict and rising tensions have exposed the fragility of the current security environment and the risk of further escalation.
In a statement at the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan's Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that the recent surge in violence in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to.