Prime Minister Imran Khan warned against the risk of conflict in the region expressing concern about the rising tensions in the Gulf.
He said that war is not a solution to any problem and is not in anyone’s interest.
Strains have increased between Iran and the United States in the wake of attack on oil tankers in the Gulf region, sparking concerns about the risks of conflict in the volatile region.
Four tankers including two belonging to Saudi Arabia were bombed near the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate.
The United States has sent an aircraft carrier and 1,500 troops to the Gulf.
PM Imran Khan issued the statement following Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif’s visit to Islamabad.
Javad Zarif said, these actions are a threat to global peace and stability.
