DPM Dar warns prolonged Middle East conflict could threaten global order
Key takeaways
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could endanger the wider international order, stressing peaceful resolution of longstanding disputes.
- "Diplomacy is not weakness," he said, adding that negotiations were the first responsibility for peace.
- He noted Islamabad's "sincere efforts" for peace in the region and ensuring key waterways remained open for marine traffic.
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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 DPM Dar warns prolonged Middle East conflict could threaten global order International system's crisis stems from "selective application" of principles, says deputy prime minister By Web Desk | Published May 26, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could endanger the wider international order, stressing peaceful resolution of longstanding disputes.
Addressing the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security, DPM Dar said that Pakistan had always supported dialogue and self-determination for dispute resolution.