ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and discussed the evolving regional situation.
During the conversation Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of dialogue and collective efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, a Foreign Office statement said on Sunday.
The two leaders also exchanged warm Eid greetings.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today spoke with Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, to discuss the evolving regional situation.
DPM/FM emphasized the importance of dialogue and collective efforts to promote peace and… pic.twitter.com/N04gciQg00
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 22, 2026
Earlier, the United States sharply escalated its standoff with Iran, as President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran quickly warned it would retaliate by targeting US-linked energy and water infrastructure across the region.
This marks a dangerous turn. The conflict is no longer limited to military targets. Civilian services systems are now under threat in the Iran war, which is now in its devastating third week.
International organisations, including the United Nations and the World Health Organisation, have repeatedly called for restraint, emphasising the risks to public health, environmental safety, and regional stability. Attacks near sensitive sites, such as nuclear facilities, have particularly heightened global concern over the potential for wider escalation.
Neighbouring and regional powers, such as Pakistan and Egypt, have voiced the need for dialogue, diplomacy, and multilateral efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading and to protect civilians. The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with both immediate security concerns and broader geopolitical implications for the region.
