Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the United Nations General Assembly that the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab should remain open, mentioning that they are arteries of the global economy. \u201cThe Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are arteries of the global economy; they must remain open \u2014 connecting nations, not becoming choke points of confrontation,\u201d he said during the 81st UNGA session in New York on Friday. \u201cThese waters must carry the promise of prosperity, not the perils of war.\u201d Condemning Houthi attacks on holy cities in Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz said that it was a \u201cred line\u201d and stressed that Pakistan stands with the Kingdom. He also said that the Makkah pact was not directed against any country; rather, it was a collective commitment for defence, stability, and peace in the region. \u201cNothing more.\u201d Recalling the May war against India last year, he told the UNGA that Pakistani armed forces responded with \u201cprecision\u201d and repulsed the enemy\u2019s attack and taught it a lesson \u201cit shall never ever forget\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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