Pakistan, May 2 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies to use their influence to persuade India to reduce rising tensions in South Asia. This request comes amid worsening ties following the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. India accused Pakistan of links to the attack, but Islamabad has rejected the claims and called for a transparent international investigation.

During meetings with ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait, PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan's commitment to peace and its rejection of terrorism. He emphasized that Pakistan, having made significant sacrifices in the war against terror, would never endanger regional peace or its r...