Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the UK Secretary of State David Lammy.

The DPM/FM briefed him on the regional situation due to India's illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. He emphasized that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

FS David Lammy expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives. He underscored the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate.

Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Barth Eide.

Ishaq Dar apprised him of the deteriorating regional situation caused by India's illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. He emphasized that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Espen Barth Eide expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation and conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives. He appreciated the restraint shown by Pakistan and underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomacy, to avoid further conflict.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations. Espen Barth Eide

acknowledged the positive contributions of the Pakistani diaspora to the socio-economic fabric of Norway. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and remain in close contact over the evolving situation.