'Give peace a little more chance': PM Shehbaz urges restraint after Iran-Israel attacks

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to exercise restraint, urging them to "give peace a little more chance" amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel.

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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.

Sharif took to the platform X to address the recent surge in violence, describing it as a "stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to."

He emphasized that diplomatic solutions are being pursued earnestly with partners. "As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is just about to be achieved, we sincerely urge all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance," Sharif stated.

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As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is just about to be achieved, we sincerely urge all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance.

The Prime Minister concluded by advocating for the path of peace and diplomacy, asserting that it holds "bright prospects of success instead of violence and destruction."

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Let us continue to remain on the path of peace and diplomacy which have bright prospects of success instead of violence and destruction!