Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today received a telephone call from his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, who appreciated Pakistan's commitment to fostering peace in South Asia.

While thanking Qatar for its solidarity and support to Pakistan at this difficult time, the Prime Minister strongly condemned India's missile strikes targeting six sites in Pakistan, as an unprovoked act of war. He said India's cowardly attack on Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity that resulted in the death of 26 men, women and children. He said the attack also caused destruction of few mosques, imperiling peace and stability in the South Asia region.

The Prime Minister noted that while Pakistan desired peace in the region, Pakistan would resolutely defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with full vigor and force.

He recalled that in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident, he had offered a neutral and transparent international investigation to look into India's allegations. He said Pakistan would be happy if Qatar were to join this effort. However, India had chosen the dangerous path of aggression, which demonstrated its irresponsible State behaviour, and aversion to peace in the region.

The Prime Minister of Qatar expressed condolences for the loss of precious lives. He said Qatar wants to play its role in de-escalating the prevailing situation in the region.