Pakistan to hold National Security Committee meeting after U.S. strikes on Iran

Mon Jun 23 06:57:01 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Following U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, the Pakistani government has called an emergency meeting of its National Security Committee (NSC). The meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister, will involve top civil and military leadership, including Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who recently returned from the U.S. and will brief the committee on his meeting with President Trump. The NSC meeting coincides with Pakistan’s recent recommendation of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize and its condemnation of the U.S. strikes. The Pakistani Prime Minister also spoke with the Iranian President to offer condolences and reaffirm solidarity.

**News Article:**

**Pakistan Calls Emergency Security Meeting After U.S. Strikes on Iran**

Islamabad – In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, the Pakistani government has convened an emergency meeting of its National Security Committee (NSC) for today, June 23, 2025.

The NSC, the highest forum for security deliberations in Pakistan, will be chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by top civil and military officials, including Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. Munir is expected to brief the committee on the details of his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

The U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites – Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz – come a day after Pakistan’s announcement to recommend President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Despite this recommendation, Pakistan has condemned the U.S. military action.

In a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Iran and expressed condolences for the loss of life. The emergency NSC meeting underscores the seriousness with which Pakistan is viewing the escalating regional tensions following the U.S. action. The outcome of the meeting is expected to shape Pakistan’s official response and diplomatic strategy moving forward.

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