{
  "id": 7108807,
  "title": "Pakistan to continue efforts for 'defusing' regional tensions, PM tells Saudi crown prince",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/pakistan-to-continue-efforts-for-defusing-regional-tensions-pm-tells",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T13:01:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029638/pakistan-to-continue-efforts-for-defusing-regional-tensions-pm-tells-saudi-crown-prince"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on Sunday, assuring Pakistan's ongoing commitment to \"defusing\" tensions in the region. In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the premier expressed unity with Saudi Arabia in response to recent Houthi assaults. The prime minister denounced the attacks on Saudi civilian and economic facilities, warning they posed a threat to regional peace and security, potentially disrupting global economics and energy supplies. PM Shehbaz, along with the Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of the Army Staff, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, pledged to persist in their efforts to ease tensions and restore peace. He praised the Saudi crown prince's leadership during the crisis and conveyed regards to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Saudi prince acknowledged Pakistan's support and commitment to regional stability, expressing hope for future meetings to maintain close communication.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday told Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman that Pakistan would continue its efforts for “defusing” regional tensions and expressed solidarity with the Gulf state in light of recent Houthi attacks. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in a phone call, the premier condemned the recent attacks on Saudi’s civilian and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan committed to defusing tensions in the region following Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities.",
    "PM Shehbaz and top Pakistani officials pledged to continue efforts for peace and stability."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi crown prince, Pakistan PM discuss regional tensions and de-escalation efforts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/saudi-crown-prince-pakistan-pm-discuss-regional-tensions-and-de",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:56:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}