ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday demanded the world hold Israel accountable for the killing of dozens of journalists in Gaza, Sharif’s office said.
Sharif’s statement came on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, a United Nations-recognized international day that is observed annually on Nov. 2.
Since Israel began its war against Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, at least 134 journalists have been killed and 41 injured in Gaza, the West Bank, Israel and Lebanon, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
In his statement, Sharif lamented that dozens of journalists were “deliberately” killed in Gaza to block the “path of truth,” despite the international conventions to protect journalists.
“The United Nations and international organizations should bring Israel to justice for the massacre of journalists,” he said. “Freedom of press is not possible without the protection of journalists.”
Sharif said his government was determined to prevent crimes against journalists, ensure punishment of perpetrators and protect journalists.
“The Constitution of Pakistan gives the right to freedom of expression, freedom of press and access to information, and the Government of Pakistan ensures this,” he added.
Pakistan itself consistently ranks among the most dangerous countries for journalists, with many facing threats, intimidation, and violence. According to the CPJ, 103 journalists and media workers have been killed in Pakistan between 1992 and 2024.
Pakistan PM calls for justice for journalists killed in Gaza
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Pakistan PM calls for justice for journalists killed in Gaza
- Shehbaz Sharif’s statement came on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
- The Pakistan prime minister says freedom of press is not possible without the protection of journalists
Pakistan PM invites UAE investment across tech and resource sectors at National Day event
- Shehbaz Sharif says the UAE remains a key economic partner and continues to lend ‘critical support’ to Pakistan
- UAE envoy says both nations have potential for cooperation in renewable energy, AI and economic diversification
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is ready to welcome investment from the United Arab Emirates across emerging technologies and resource sectors, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday, as both countries marked the 54th National Day of the Gulf country in Islamabad.
Speaking at the ceremony attended by senior ministers, diplomats and business leaders, Sharif said the UAE remained a key economic partner for Pakistan and continued to lend “critical support” to the country’s stabilizing economy.
“Pakistan takes great pride in its strategic partnership with the UAE, which continues to deepen across every domain of life,” he said. “With Pakistan’s economy stabilizing, we stand ready to welcome Emirati investment in renewable energy, AI, fintech, agriculture and minerals.”
Sharif praised the UAE’s leadership and recalled his earliest memories of the Gulf nation as “a land that believed in possibilities long before they became realities,” saying the country’s progress under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan commanded “profound admiration.”
UAE Ambassador Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi said the Emirates was committed to strengthening ties with Pakistan in areas including the economy, energy and artificial intelligence.
He said the two countries shared a “deep-rooted friendship built on mutual respect, shared values and a common vision for regional peace and development.”
“We see tremendous potential for collaboration in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, sustainability and economic diversification,” the ambassador said, adding that the UAE aimed to broaden the scope of its economic relations with Pakistan.
The UAE hosts around 1.8 million Pakistani expatriates, one of the country’s largest overseas communities, who Sharif said contributed “tirelessly” to the Gulf state’s development.
Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also joined the UAE ambassador in a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.
