The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia. According to sources, a high-level delegation was set to accompany the Prime Minister on the visit. In light of the current situation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the implementation of comprehensive and effective security measures. Pakistan has informed Moscow that the visit is impossible in the current circumstances, and a high-level meeting will be held in Pakistan soon to discuss the current situation in the region. Sources claim that the meeting will decide on the participation of the Prime Minister in the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has telephoned King Abdullah II of Jordan. According to a statement from the Islamabad government, the two leaders have discussed the rapidly changing situation in the region. The participants reiterated their resolve to protect the sovereignty, independence, and dignity of Pakistan at all costs.
The Ministry of Defense of the United Arab Emirates has released a detailed report on the Iranian attacks and losses. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the Pakistani people and government are equally grieved by the pain of the Iranian people. The Minister of Information further stated that as part of Pakistan’s actions, 185 tanks, armed vehicles, and artillery guns belonging to the Afghan Taliban regime were destroyed.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a concession for postgraduate students and degree holders who have entered various programs before January 16, 2023. In a statement, the council said that it has taken this decision in light of the current situation.
The Muslim ummah is in mourning over the demise of the Supreme Commander of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei. The President of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Allama Shahenshah Naqvi, said that no Pakistani has been affected in Iran, where Pakistani nationals are in contact with the government. Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council Madthar Tipu said that there are no Pakistani casualties in Iran.
Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Barrister Gohar Khan, said that he was deeply saddened by the news of Ayatollah Khamenei’s demise. The Ameer of Jamat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
Protesters attempted to enter the American consulate and pelted stones. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have struck the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf. The Emirati Ministry of Defense released a detailed report on Iranian attacks and losses.
