Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation on Monday regarding the worsening situation in the Middle East and its economic impact on Pakistan, announcing a series of austerity measures to manage the country’s energy crisis and stabilize the economy.
During his televised address, the prime minister expressed deep sorrow over the reported assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family.
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He strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Iran and also criticized strikes on Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Sharif warned that attacks on Gulf states pose a serious threat to regional peace. He said Pakistan stands firmly with these countries during difficult times and considers their security closely linked to its own.
