A collage of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. \u2014 APP <\/p>\n
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Bahrain’s king on Saturday that Pakistan would continue its support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing an end to the current conflict in the Middle East.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The current Middle East conflict erupted on February 28 when US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran. The attacks quickly escalated, with Iran retaliating through drone and missile strikes targeting US assets and allied interests across the Gulf.<\/p>\n
Pakistan has maintained a cautious but supportive stance, calling for restraint and dialogue while avoiding direct involvement. Islamabad has expressed solidarity with Iran, highlighting historical, cultural, and economic ties. Officials have engaged in diplomatic efforts, with PM Shehbaz\u00a0and Deputy Prime Minister\u00a0Ishaq Dar, who also serves as foreign minister, holding regular calls with relevant regional leaders to urge de-escalation.<\/p>\n
In a post on X today, the government said PM Shehbaz held a telephone call with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.<\/p>\n
“The prime minister also apprised the king of Bahrain of Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic outreach efforts aimed at the restoration of peace in the region. He assured the king of Bahrain that Pakistan would continue to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing hostilities.”<\/p>\n
The premier extended Eid greetings and felicitations to the king and\u00a0people of Bahrain. The latter reciprocated the\u00a0sentiments and both leaders prayed for unity and harmony in the ranks of the Muslim community.<\/p>\n
The prime minister reiterated his strong condemnation of the ongoing hostilities in the region, particularly the attacks carried out against Bahrain. He also extended his\u00a0condolences on the loss of lives and those injured in the attacks in Bahrain.<\/p>\n
“While appreciating the patience and restraint shown by Bahrain, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s solidarity and support for Bahrain and its people, during these difficult times.”<\/p>\n
Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact on bilateral and regional matters.<\/p>\n
\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.<\/p>\n
During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister extended warm Eid greetings and\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/iB1vkRvfLo<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
The prime minister similarly said on X that he shared Pakistan’s\u00a0continued diplomatic outreach for peace and stressed the importance of dialogue and de-escalation in his conversation.<\/p>\n
\n\nSpoke with my brother His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to convey warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to him and the people of Bahrain.<\/p>\n
I reiterated Pakistan\u2019s strong condemnation of the ongoing hostilities in the region, particularly the attacks against Bahrain, and extended my\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
PM Shehbaz also earlier exchanged Eid greetings with Turkmenistan President\u00a0Serdar Berdimuhamedov.<\/p>\n
“The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan and expressed their shared commitment to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries across all spheres of mutual interest, particularly trade, energy, connectivity, and regional development.<\/p>\n
“The two leaders also underscored the importance of enhancing collaboration in ongoing regional initiatives, particularly in advancing mutually beneficial projects,” the government said on X.<\/p>\n
\n\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone
conversation with H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, today.<\/p>\nThe Prime Minister extended Eid ul Fitr greetings to the Turkmen President, the Turkmen leadership,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/AJLhi3fvnU<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n
The prime minister said the two\u00a0agreed to continue working closely to “realise our shared vision of peace, progress and prosperity”.<\/p>\n
\n\nSpoke with my brother President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to convey warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to him, the leadership, and the people of Turkmenistan.<\/p>\n
We expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan\u2013Turkmenistan relations and reaffirmed our shared commitment to\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n