In the midst of escalating tensions between Pakistan and Iran, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has curtailed his Davos visit and is set to return to Pakistan on Thursday night, ahead of his initially planned arrival on January 22.
The move comes as Pakistan targeted terrorist hideouts in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, as confirmed by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The situation has raised concerns internationally, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressing deep concern over Iran’s missile attack inside Pakistan’s territory. The UN chief urges restraint and calls for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states, emphasizing the need to avoid further escalation.
The spokesperson noted that the Iranian attack resulted in the unfortunate death of two children and injuries to three others. The Secretary-General strongly appeals for restraint, emphasizing the importance of preventing any further escalation in the already tense situation between the two neighboring countries. The principles of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity are highlighted as fundamental to the United Nations.
