ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly, which was elected late last month, on Friday passed a resolution “categorically condemning” the Israeli war in Palestine.
Israel’s air, sea and ground assault on Gaza have killed more than 31,000 people and wounded over 71,500 in five months, according to Gaza health authorities. Israel says its attacks were triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7 in which 1,200 people were killed and 253 taken hostage.
“The resolution moved by Shazia Marri denounced the continued Israeli aggression which has led to the loss of over thirty thousand lives of Palestinians since October last year,” state-run Radio Pakistan said.
“The resolution called upon the federal government to play a more proactive role in pushing the international community to enforce a ceasefire in Gaza.”
Pakistan, which does not have diplomatic ties with Israel, has dispatched multiple consignments of aid to Palestine since October last year. The aid has mostly comprised special winter tents, blankets, medicines, surgical supplies and food packs.
Islamabad has repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the more swift delivery of humanitarian aid. With the war now in its sixth month, the UN has warned that at least 576,000 people in Gaza are on the brink of famine and global pressure has been growing on Israel to allow more access for aid.
Pakistan’s new parliament passes resolution condemning Israeli war on Palestine
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Pakistan’s new parliament passes resolution condemning Israeli war on Palestine
- Israel’s air, sea and ground assault on Gaza have killed more than 31,000 people and wounded over 71,500
- Pakistan, which does not recognize Israel, has dispatched multiple aid consignments to Palestine since October
Saudi Arabia condemns separatist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
- Kingdom says it stands with Pakistan as security forces kill 92 militants in counteroffensive
- Attacks hit multiple districts including Quetta and Gwadar, killing civilians and security personnel
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned separatist attacks in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, expressing solidarity with Islamabad after a wave of coordinated violence killed civilians and security personnel across multiple districts.
In a statement cited by the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, the Kingdom said it rejected violence in all its forms and stood with Pakistan as its security forces responded to the attacks.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly condemns the attacks carried out by separatist elements in various areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan province,” he said in a social media message. “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia renews its firm position rejecting all acts of terrorism and extremism.”
Pakistan’s military said on Saturday its forces killed 92 militants, including three suicide bombers, while repelling coordinated attacks across the southwestern province, following assaults that targeted civilians and law enforcement personnel in several towns, including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung and Kharan.
The military said 18 civilians, including women and children, were killed in attacks on laborer families in Gwadar and Kharan, while 15 security personnel died during clearance operations and armed standoffs.
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry also conveyed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, reaffirming its support for Pakistan’s efforts to safeguard stability and security.
Balochistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan, has faced a decades-long separatist insurgency marked by attacks on security forces, infrastructure projects and civilians, as Pakistan steps up counter-militancy operations in the region.
