ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned the reported targeting of President Vladimir Putin’s residence, calling it a grave threat to peace, security and stability at a time when efforts aimed at peace are underway.
In a post on X, Premier Shehbaz described the reported targeting as a “heinous act” and said it “constitutes a grave threat to peace, security, and stability”, particularly while peace efforts are underway. He said Pakistan “expresses its solidarity with the President of the Russian Federation, and with the government and people of Russia.”
The PM added: “We [Pakistan] reiterate our firm rejection of all forms of violence and acts intended to undermine security and threaten peace.”
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed concerns over reports of an attack on the residence of President Vladimir Putin, cautioning that such incidents risk undermining ongoing efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
The president said that at a critical moment, when talks to end the war are at a sensitive stage, actions that escalate tensions are extremely counterproductive. He urged both sides to exercise the highest degree of restraint and to direct their actions towards the success of dialogue and diplomacy.
He also emphasised that peace remains the only viable path forward and that restraint and responsibility are essential to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
