Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned overnight missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates [1, 2].
The condemnation comes as regional tensions mount, signaling Pakistan's intent to maintain stability and strong diplomatic ties with its Gulf partners.
According to reports, the attacks occurred overnight and specifically targeted civilian sites [1, 2]. The nature of the strikes involved a combination of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, though the specific number of projectiles was not detailed in the available reports [1, 2].
Prime Minister Sharif said he expressed his solidarity with the leadership and the people of the UAE [2]. He said that targeting civilian infrastructure is an unacceptable act that threatens the peace of the region.
Pakistan has historically maintained a close strategic and economic relationship with the UAE. This public denunciation serves as a diplomatic gesture to support the Emirati government during a period of security volatility [2].
The Pakistani government has not yet called for a specific international investigation, but the Prime Minister's statement underscores a commitment to the sovereignty and security of the UAE [1, 2].
“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned overnight missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.”
This statement reflects Pakistan's strategic necessity to protect its relationships with Gulf monarchies, which provide critical financial support and host millions of Pakistani expatriates. By condemning the strikes, Islamabad is positioning itself as a proponent of regional stability and a loyal ally to the UAE amid increasing instability in the Middle East.
