Tag: Gaza

PM to attend WEF meeting in KSA on April 28, OIC summit in Gambia on May 4: FO Spox

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum on “Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development” in Riyadh on April 28-29. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in her weekly press briefing, told the media that the prime minister, accompanied by Foreign… Continue reading PM to attend WEF meeting in KSA on April 28, OIC summit in Gambia on May 4: FO Spox

Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices

ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected the recently released 2023 Country Report on human rights practices issued by the US State Department terming its contents “unfair, based on inaccurate information and completely divorced from the ground reality.” The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Bloch, in a statement, said that the US State… Continue reading Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices

NA reaffirms Pakistan’s relationship with Iran

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): The National Assembly on Monday emphasized the importance of Pakistan’s relationship with its brotherly Islamic country Iran, highlighting the unity of the entire parliament and its members in nurturing these ties. While presiding over the sitting, the Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated, “We consider Iran as our brother.” He… Continue reading NA reaffirms Pakistan’s relationship with Iran

PM, President Raisi condemn Israel’s indiscriminate use of force in Gaza; reiterate call for immediate ceasefire

ISLAMABAD, April 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Monday expressed strong and unequivocal condemnation of the indiscriminate use of force by Israeli occupation authorities in Gaza for over seven months. They reiterated the call for international efforts to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, lifting of the… Continue reading PM, President Raisi condemn Israel’s indiscriminate use of force in Gaza; reiterate call for immediate ceasefire

Pakistan sends humanitarian assistance tranche for Gaza: FM

ISLAMABAD, April 21 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that Pakistan dispatched 8th tranche of humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. The 400 tons assistance consisted of winterized tents, tarpaulins, blankets, medicines and food supplies through sea, the foreign minister posted on his X account. “The shipment will be received… Continue reading Pakistan sends humanitarian assistance tranche for Gaza: FM

Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP): Pakistan on Friday expressed its disappointment on the United Nations Security Council’s inability to reach a consensus on Palestine’s full membership of the United Nations, also regretting the US decision to veto the draft resolution. “Pakistan is deeply disappointed by the result of last night’s debate at UNSC and its inability… Continue reading Pakistan “deeply disappointed” by UNSC dissensus on Palestine’s full UN membership; regrets US veto: FO spox

Pakistan, KSA call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, regret int’l community’s failure

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Tuesday, while regretting the failure of the international community to ensure ceasefire in Gaza, demanded its immediate enforcement, opening of a humanitarian corridor and averting of famine that was leading to a catastrophe. Addressing a joint presser along with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince… Continue reading Pakistan, KSA call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, regret int’l community’s failure

MWL Secy-Gen delivers Eid sermon, advocates for Palestinians; announces initiatives for social welfare, religious education

By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):The Secretary-General of Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, delivered a powerful Eid-ul-Fitr sermon at Faisal Mosque in the federal capital on Wednesday, urging Muslims to remember and support their Palestinian brethren amidst ongoing challenges in Gaza. In his address to the faithful, Dr. Al-Issa emphasized… Continue reading MWL Secy-Gen delivers Eid sermon, advocates for Palestinians; announces initiatives for social welfare, religious education

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia affirm commitment to expedite first wave of $5b investment package

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, Apr 8 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud here wherein the two countries affirmed their commitment to expediting the first wave of the previously discussed investment package worth $5 billion. The bilateral ties and regional as well as global… Continue reading Pakistan, Saudi Arabia affirm commitment to expedite first wave of $5b investment package

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