ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday urged Pakistani scholars and religious leaders to promote peace, tolerance, and unity on the occasion of Ashura, which occurs annually on the tenth of Muharram, and condemned Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza.
Ashura is marked worldwide by Shi’ite Muslims as a day of mourning over the seventh-century battlefield death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
“The Muslim Ummah can overcome its current challenges by embracing the spirit of self-sacrifice exemplified by the martyrs of Karbala,” Sadiq was quoted by Radio Pakistan as saying.
In his message, Sadiq described the incident of Karbala as an “enduring testament to faith, bravery, and martyrdom, values upheld in the Holy Qur’an.”
He also used the occasion to speak about the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza in which at least 38,713 Palestinians have been killed since October last year.
“Referring to the ongoing aggressions in Kashmir and Palestine, Sadiq condemned the severe state terrorism inflicted upon innocent civilians,” Radio Pakistan said. “He urged Muslim countries to unite and voice strong opposition against these human rights violations.”
Sadiq reaffirmed Pakistan’s “steadfast” support for the establishment of the independent states of Palestine and Kashmir in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
Pakistan does not recognize nor have diplomatic relations with Israel and calls for an independent Palestinian state based on “internationally agreed parameters” and the pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
Since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza in October last year, Pakistan has repeatedly raised the issue at the United Nations and OIC and demanded international powers and multilateral bodies stop Israeli military actions in the Palestinian territory.
Pakistan National Assembly speaker calls for unity on Ashura, condemns aggression in Gaza
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Pakistan National Assembly speaker calls for unity on Ashura, condemns aggression in Gaza
- At least 38,713 Palestinians have been killed since October last year when Israel launched military offensive
- Pakistan does not recognize nor have diplomatic relations with Israel, calls for independent Palestinian state
Pakistani javelin star Arshad Nadeem bags ‘Global Breakthrough Athlete Award’ in UAE
- Arshad Nadeem made history last year after winning Pakistan’s first gold medal in javelin at the Paris Olympics 2024
- Two-day World Sports Summit is being held in Dubai with over 1,500 sports leaders, athletes, policymakers attending
SLAMABAD: Pakistan’s javelin star and Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem won the Global Breakthrough Athlete award at the World Sports Summit in the UAE on Monday.
The two-day World Sports Summit is being held in Dubai from Dec. 29-30. The global event features over 1,500 sports leaders, policymakers and athletes who will partake in discussions related to the future of the industry under the theme “Uniting the World Through Sport,” the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said.
News channels aired footage of Nadeem receiving the award in Dubai. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah celebrated the achievement, referring to Nadeem as the nation’s “pride.”
“An honor for Pakistan,” Tarar wrote on social media platform X. “Arshad Nadeem is our pride.”
Nadeem won Pakistan’s first gold medal in javelin in August 2024 when he won the men’s javelin competition with a record-breaking 92.97-meter throw, triggering celebrations across the country.
Nadeem has also won medals at other international competitions, such as the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. In November, Nadeem won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 in Saudi Arabia, recording a throw of 83.05 meters from six attempts in a seven-man field.
