Speaking to Geo News, Mr Ahmad said Pakistan was working to secure a ceasefire, reduce tensions and bring the parties back to the negotiating table as the regional situation continues to deteriorate.
“Our effort is to find a peaceful and international solution to the conflict under UN laws,” he said, stressing that the immediate priority was to stop the fighting and reduce tensions.
The foreign secretary said the UN Security Council Charter provided for disputes to be resolved through negotiations rather than war.
“The Security Council's Charter is meant to resolve conflicts through negotiations, not war,” he said.
Mr Ahmad acknowledged that the situation was moving in a negative direction but said Pakistan was aware of the need to play a role in preventing further escalation.
“We acknowledge that the situation is moving in a negative direction. We are aware of it and believe that we have to play our role,” he said.
He also highlighted Pakistan’s role during the Iran-US conflict, saying Islamabad had been among the countries at the forefront of diplomatic efforts.
“The world was watching to see what would happen in the Iran-US conflict,” he said, adding that Pakistan was “at the forefront” of countries that played a role in the conflict.
The foreign secretary also referred to the Makkah agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, saying Islamabad was taking on additional responsibility with the aim of promoting regional peace and stability.
“The Makkah agreement has all three countries involved. Our objective is peace and stability in the region,” he said.
His comments come as the regional crisis continues to widen, with fighting and attacks affecting Gulf security, energy infrastructure and key maritime routes.
Reuters reported that the conflict has placed additional pressure on Pakistan as it seeks to balance its diplomatic role with its defence commitments to Saudi Arabia under the Makkah agreement.
Pakistan has repeatedly called for dialogue and de-escalation during the US-Iran confrontation.
Geo News previously reported that Islamabad had sought to keep diplomatic channels open through the Islamabad MoU framework and urged the parties to return to negotiations.
Mr Ahmad also rejected the view that the United Nations was failing to contribute to peace efforts, saying the organisation continued to play a role in resolving international disputes.
He said the Palestinian and Kashmir disputes should also be resolved in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
