Pakistan's PM slams strikes on UAE, stands firmly with Abu Dhabi

Pakistan has strongly condemned missile strikes and drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed full solidarity with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stating on social media platform X: “Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the Government of the United Arab Emirates at this difficult time.”

Pakistan strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night. I express full solidarity with His Highness @MohamedBinZayed. Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the Government of…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 5, 2026

He stressed that it is essential to maintain a ceasefire to preserve space for diplomacy and called for dialogue aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.

By Jeyhun Aghazada