• Pakistan condemned US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
• Islamabad nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize just a day prior.
• Protests erupted in Karachi against the US and Israel.

Pakistan has condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, underscoring its concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East. The condemnation comes a day after Pakistan nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting his role in managing a recent conflict with India. A statement from Pakistan’s foreign ministry criticized the strikes, stating they "violated international law" and emphasized Iran’s right to defend itself under the UN Charter, according to India Times.

The strikes ordered by Trump have sparked significant alarm, with Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs describing the situation as "deeply disturbing" and warning that further escalation could have serious implications for the region. On the same day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to convey Pakistan's condemnation of the attacks, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

In a display of discontent, thousands protested in Karachi, calling for an end to US aggression and expressing solidarity with Iran. Demonstrators placed an American flag with Trump’s image on the ground as a sign of protest, shouting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans. This reaction highlights the stark contrast between Pakistan's simultaneous diplomatic endorsement of Trump and opposition to his military actions, as noted by Reuters and Channel News Asia.