ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott, at the Prime Minister House to discuss regional tensions and other matters.
Two sides focused on regional developments and bilateral cooperation, with particular attention to recent tensions in South Asia following the Pahalgam incident.
Prime Minister Sharif firmly rejected India’s allegations linking Pakistan to the incident, stating that no evidence had been presented to support such claims. He reiterated Pakistan’s call for a transparent, credible, and internationally supervised investigation, inviting the UK to participate in the process.
He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and regional stability, saying his government, with the support of friendly nations like the UK, is prioritizing economic growth and development. He assured that Pakistan would not take any steps that could compromise peace in the region.
Given the UK’s close ties with both Pakistan and India, Prime Minister Sharif urged London to play a constructive role in helping de-escalate tensions.
High Commissioner Marriott expressed her appreciation for the Prime Minister’s detailed briefing and reaffirmed the UK’s readiness to work closely with both countries to support peace and security in the region.
