Pakistan PM Shortens Davos Visit Amid Ongoing Iran Situation

Thu Jan 18 2024
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, has made the decision to curtail his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The decision was announced by the foreign ministry spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, during a press conference, Thursday citing the ongoing situation in Iran as a key factor behind the Prime Minister’s early return.

The abrupt decision follows Pakistan’s announcement of military strikes in Iran, adding urgency to the Prime Minister’s return to address the evolving situation. The nature and extent of the ongoing developments in Iran have not been fully disclosed at this time.

Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar’s decision to cut short his visit underscores the significance of the situation and Pakistan’s commitment to managing and addressing regional concerns promptly.

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