PM Shehbaz Convenes Emergency Security Meeting Amid Middle East Crisis

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an emergency session of the National Security Committee (NSC) today, as regional tensions mount following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The meeting is scheduled for 12 PM at the Prime Minister’s House and will include senior civil and military leadership.

According to officials, the agenda will centre on the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, particularly the fallout from escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. Pakistan’s internal and external security posture will also be reviewed, amid rising global uncertainty.

Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to brief the NSC on his recent visit to Washington, where diplomatic engagements may have addressed the shifting regional dynamics.

Sources suggest that key decisions could be taken regarding Pakistan’s diplomatic position, including potential expressions of support for Iran and related strategic alignments.

The Foreign Office has already issued a sharp condemnation of the US strikes, calling them a breach of international law. “This alarming escalation is deeply troubling,” it said in a statement, warning that continued hostilities could have devastating consequences across the region. The ministry reiterated its call for restraint, urging all parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy.

In a parallel development, Prime Minister Shehbaz held a phone conversation with newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran and its people. He conveyed strong opposition to the strikes and stressed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s sovereignty.

The NSC is also expected to assess the broader internal security landscape, including border management and potential spillover effects from the regional crisis.