PM Shehbaz expresses grief over Khamenei's martyrdom
Pakistan
PM said he is deeply saddened by the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and emphasized that the people and government of Pakistan stand in full solidarity with the Iranian people
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and voiced serious concern over violations of international laws and principles.
In his statement, the prime minister said he is deeply saddened by the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and emphasized that the people and government of Pakistan stand in full solidarity with the Iranian people in their sorrow.
He expressed concern over the breach of international norms, stating that it is an established principle that heads of state and government should not be targeted. He prayed that Allah grant the Iranian people patience and strength to endure this irreparable loss.
Meanwhile, due to the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader in the US and Israeli attacks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his visit to Russia. Sources confirmed that the high-level delegation accompanying the Prime Minister was also scheduled to travel to Moscow.
Pakistan has informed Moscow that, given the situation following the attacks on Iran, the visit is not feasible at this time.
Additionally, the prime minister has convened a meeting on the current regional security situation. High-ranking military and intelligence officials will participate to discuss security developments in Afghanistan, Iran, and other regional countries, as well as to review Pakistan’s policy in the current scenario.
Pakistan will also formulate guidelines in the coming days regarding its stance on the matter. The meeting under the Prime Minister’s chairmanship will decide how Pakistan will be represented at the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
