ISLAMABAD
\nCentral leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday called for a balanced and responsible foreign policy approach, urging national unity and restraint amid escalating regional tensions.
\nTaking part in the debate in the Upper House about the Middle East crisis, she said Pakistan had expressed its condemnation at the highest level over recent aggression in the region, emphasizing that when states issue formal condemnations, they carry diplomatic weight and significance.
\nShe said that the President and the Prime Minister had clearly articulated Pakistan\u2019s position, reflecting the country\u2019s principled stance in line with international law. Pakistan, she added, had not resorted to inflammatory rhetoric or confrontational politics but had instead prioritized safeguarding its own sovereignty while advocating justice and moderation on global forums.
\nShe said that foreign policy must primarily serve the interests of Pakistan and its people. \u201cForeign policy serves the citizens first and last,\u201d she said, cautioning against emotional reactions that could endanger national interests or strain relations with friendly countries. Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s longstanding ties with regional states, including brotherly relations with neighboring Muslim countries and strong connections with Gulf nations hosting millions of overseas Pakistanis, she stressed the need to maintain diplomatic balance and avoid actions that could jeopardize economic and strategic interests.
\nSherry Rehman also appreciated the efforts of Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic mission in Iran for ensuring the safety and evacuation arrangements of Pakistani nationals amid the prevailing situation.
\nExpressing concern over the growing instability in the region, she warned that prolonged conflict could have devastating consequences. \u201cWars destroy decades of progress and developments within moments and leave behind only suffering and loss,\u201d she remarked, urging all parties to pursue dialogue and diplomatic engagement.
\nShe reiterated that Pakistan\u2019s foreign policy objective should be to promote negotiations, prevent escalation, and safeguard regional peace, particularly at a time when the country faces internal and external security challenges. Calling for unity, she said political leaders must discourage public incitement and avoid actions that could fuel unrest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday called for a balanced and responsible foreign policy approach, urging national unity and restraint amid escalating regional tensions. Taking part in the debate in the Upper House about the Middle East crisis, she said Pakistan had expressed its condemnation at the highest […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-534617","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n