Pakistan urges restraint after Iranian nuclear scientist’s killing

ISLAMABAD: (HRNW) Condemning the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in Tehran, Pakistan on Thursday urged all sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid further escalation of tensions in the region.

Speaking at a weekly briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the country extends sincere condolences to the family members of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and the Iranian people.

He welcomed a recent announcement regarding an agreement reached between warring Afghan parties on rules and procedures in Dohan and termed it another significant step forward.

Chaudhri said the agreement reflects a common resolve of the parties to secure a negotiated settlement. He added it is an important development contributing towards a successful outcome of the intra-Afghan negotiations.

 

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