Islamabad: Pakistan has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Palestinian cause, urging the international community to take immediate action against Israeli aggression in Gaza and the West Bank. Addressing an extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called for collective measures to end the suffering of the Palestinian people and condemned Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid.
During the session, Pakistan strongly opposed the forced resettlement of Palestinians in other countries and emphasized the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. Senator Dar held meetings with his counterparts from Palestine, Turkiye, Egypt, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, and Indonesia, highlighting the urgent need for action to safeguard Palestinian rights.
Pakistan also denounced Israel’s attempts to dismantle humanitarian agencies such as the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), calling it a deliberate effort to weaponize aid and further dehumanize Palestinians. Islamabad urged the international community to intervene and hold Israel accountable for its actions.
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Pakistan condemned India’s recent decision to outlaw Kashmiri political organizations, including the Awami Action Committee and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen. Islamabad described the move as an attempt to stifle political dissent and suppress the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
Pakistan called on New Delhi to lift restrictions on Kashmiri political parties, release all political prisoners, and implement UN Security Council resolutions on the disputed region.
On the regional security front, Pakistan expressed serious concerns over terrorism threats emanating from Afghanistan, pointing to evidence that terrorists involved in the Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan were in direct contact with planners in Afghanistan. Islamabad urged the Afghan government to deny safe havens to terrorist groups and cooperate in counterterrorism efforts.
Additionally, Pakistan dismissed speculation about a U.S. travel ban on its citizens, stating that diplomatic channels were in contact with American authorities to clarify the matter. The Foreign Office also confirmed that Pakistan’s consulate in Spain was providing legal assistance to Pakistanis arrested on terror-related charges in the country.
Amid rising regional tensions, Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to counterterrorism efforts, emphasizing that it remains engaged with its international partners to address security challenges. The government reiterated that it would take all necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and maintain stability in the region.
