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Jeddah to host summit on Nov 26 on bias in international media against Palestinian cause

A Palestinian woman walks on building rubble following an Israeli strike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on November 20, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. (AFP)
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Updated 20 November 2023
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Jeddah to host summit on Nov 26 on bias in international media against Palestinian cause

  • The event is co-organized by Muslim World League and Union of Organization of Islamic Cooperation News Agencies 
  • The summit is aimed at identifying shortcomings in treatment of global issues, particularly those of a religious nature 
Updated 20 November 2023
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: An international conference on propaganda of hatred and bias in media will kick off in the Saudi city of Jeddah on November 26, the Muslim World League (MWL) said on Sunday, with a particular focus on the Palestine issue. 

The event is co-organized by the assistant secretariat for corporate communication in MWL, a group headquartered in Makkah to promote true Islam and its tolerant values, and the Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA). 

The forum will be inaugurated and attended by MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, and the General Supervisor of Official Media in the State of Palestine, Ahmed Assaf. 

It will also include the participation of major Islamic and international news agencies, prominent religious, intellectual, legal, and human rights figures as well as leaders of international organizations. 

“The forum will discuss several topics, focusing on themes relevant to current issues such as ‘Bias and Misrepresentation in International Media: The Palestinian Issue as a Model’,” the MWL said in a statement. 

The development comes amid continuous Israeli bombardment of Gaza, which began after Oct 7 surprise attacks by Hamas. The Israeli operation in the enclave has so far killed at least 13,000 Palestinians, including at least 5,500 children, according to Gaza health authorities.

The event is aimed at identifying shortcomings in media treatment of international issues, particularly those of a religious nature, and highlighting the negative impact of incitement and bias in media discourse on human societies. 

“The forum seeks to formulate a joint international alliance against the dangers of misrepresentation, bias, and the spread of hatred in media discourse,” the statement read. 

The conference will be covered by all Arab and Islamic news agencies and several international institutions across various media channels. It is being considered a prominent media solidarity initiative addressing urgent international contexts.

Topics: Pakistan Saudi Ties Jeddah MWM Palestine

Pakistan, UK discuss regional security, cross-border attacks as senior official visits Islamabad

Updated 20 January 2026
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Pakistan, UK discuss regional security, cross-border attacks as senior official visits Islamabad

  • British envoy for Afghanistan Richard Lindsay’s visit comes at a time of a surge in militancy in Pakistan’s border regions
  • Pakistani diplomat says both sides reviewed broader security challenges, emphasized coordination to address ‘shared concerns’
Updated 20 January 2026
Hasaan Ali Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and British officials have discussed regional security challenges and cross-border attacks during talks in Islamabad, a Pakistani diplomat said on Tuesday, during a visit of the United Kingdom’s Afghanistan envoy, Richard Lindsay, to the Pakistani capital.

Pakistan and the UK regularly cooperate on counterterrorism and security, with a focus on intelligence-sharing to combat militant activity. Lindsay’s visit comes at a time of a rise in militancy in Pakistan’s western provinces, which border Afghanistan.

Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, said the discussions in Islamabad focused on the regional security situation, particularly the urgent challenge posed by cross-border attacks.

“We also exchanged views on the latest regional security developments and broader security challenges,” he said on X. “We emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination to address shared concerns and promote regional stability.”

Islamabad frequently accuses Afghanistan of allowing its soil and India of backing militant groups, such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), for attacks against Pakistan. Kabul and New Delhi deny this.

In recent years, Pakistan and the UK have engaged with each other on counterterrorism and cross-border crimes as part of bilateral cooperation.

Both sides held the second round of the Pakistan-UK Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London in February last year, reviewing global and regional threats and exchanging best practices. Over the years, armed forces of both countries have also maintained close cooperation, particularly in counterterrorism efforts and professional military training.

Topics: Pakistan UK Ties Mohammad Sadiq

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