ISLAMABAD, June 23 (Alliance News): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened an emergency session of the National Security Committee (NSC) today in response to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, following the United States’ direct strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
According to government sources, the high-level huddle will be attended by key federal ministers and senior members of the military leadership.
The committee is expected to deliberate on the rapidly evolving regional scenario—particularly the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict—and assess its security implications for Pakistan.
The urgent meeting comes hours after the US, under President Donald Trump, launched bunker-buster bomb and missile attacks on three nuclear facilities in Iran, located in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
The strikes have sharply raised regional tensions and drawn strong international condemnation.
In a swift response, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the US strikes as a blatant violation of international law, stating: “Diplomacy, not war, is the only viable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.”
“The unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, owing to ongoing aggression against Iran, is deeply disturbing. Any further escalation will have severely damaging implications for the region and beyond,” the ministry warned.
Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing deep concern over the situation and reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Iranian people and government. He also conveyed heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives resulting from the strikes.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has joined China and Russia in circulating a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) calling for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire.”
The draft urges all parties to avoid further escalation, ensure the protection of civilians and infrastructure, and revive diplomatic efforts to address the Iranian nuclear issue through peaceful means.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, addressed the UNSC session, emphasizing the need for urgent dialogue.
“The UN must act to prevent a wider conflict. All parties must adhere to international law and work toward a diplomatic and lasting resolution,” he said.
The NSC meeting is expected to produce a unified national security response to the unfolding crisis, including strategies for regional stability, protection of national interests, and coordination with key international partners.
