ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly on Monday adopted a unanimous resolution condemning Israel’s “heinous wave of atrocities” in Gaza, expressing solidarity with Palestinian citizens and demanding an immediate ceasefire in the territory, state-run media reported.
Gaza’s health ministry said on Sunday that at least 1,574 Palestinians have been killed since Mar. 18 when a shaky ceasefire between Hamas and Israel broke down, taking the overall death toll since the war began in October 2023 to 50,944.
The resolution was moved by Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar during a session of the lower house of parliament. The resolution noted that the latest Israeli offensive has resulted in the killing of over 1500 Palestinians, rebuking the destruction of complete civil infrastructure in Gaza including houses, hospitals, schools and places of worship.
“The National Assembly on Monday adopted a unanimous resolution, once again strongly condemning the ongoing heinous wave of atrocities by the Zionist Israeli regime in Gaza,” state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
The National Assembly expressed “unwavering solidarity” with the people of Palestine, reaffirming their inalienable right to self-determination and an independent motherland.
The resolution also expressed dismay at the international community’s failure to halt Israeli aggression, calling urgently for an immediate, permanent and comprehensive ceasefire. It also demanded uninterrupted and sustainable humanitarian assistance to besieged and beleaguered Palestinians in the territory.
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the entire Pakistani nation stands united when it comes to Palestine. He pointed out that Pakistan has a unique distinction on its passport, which does not allow its holders to travel to Israel.
Pakistan, which does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, has frequently criticized the Jewish state for its military operations in Gaza. Islamabad has also called for the resumption of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory and the need for a revival of negotiations leading to a two-state solution.
Islamabad consistently calls for an independent Palestinian state along the pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Pakistan parliament adopts unanimous resolution against Israel’s ‘heinous wave of atrocities’ in Gaza
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Pakistan parliament adopts unanimous resolution against Israel’s ‘heinous wave of atrocities’ in Gaza
- Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presents resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire, resumption of aid to Palestinians
- Gaza’s health ministry says at least 1,574 Palestinians have been killed since Mar. 18 when Israel resumed military attacks
Pakistan, China hold joint counterterrorism drills as military cooperation deepens
- Warrior-IX exercise aims to boost counterterror coordination between the two nations’ armies
- Drills come as both countries cite shared security concerns along regional militant routes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China are conducting a two-week joint counterterrorism exercise, the Pakistan Army said on Thursday, marking another expansion in military cooperation between the two strategic partners.
The drills, known as Warrior-IX, run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 14 at Pakistan’s National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi, a major training hub for operations against militant networks that have carried out attacks across the country. Such exercises have become a recurring feature of Pakistan-China security ties, which span counterterrorism coordination, intelligence sharing, and defense technology partnerships.
Senior delegations attended the Distinguished Visitors Day on Thursday, including China’s ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, and Pakistan’s Chief of General Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. Officials observed field drills and received briefings on the objectives and scope of the exercise.
“The exercise reflects strong defense collaboration between Pakistan and China and reaffirms the commitment of both Armed Forces to working together for peace and stability,” the Pakistan military said.
According to the army, dignitaries viewed a range of counterterrorism demonstrations and praised the participating troops for their professionalism and operational readiness. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Pakistan Army units regularly train together as both countries cite shared security threats, including attacks targeting Chinese nationals and projects inside Pakistan.
Pakistan and China have maintained one of Asia’s closest defense partnerships since the 1960s, rooted in shared strategic interests and long-term military cooperation. China is Pakistan’s largest supplier of military hardware, providing fighter aircraft, naval vessels, air-defense systems and armored platforms, including co-production of the JF-17 fighter jet under a major joint program launched in 1999. The two militaries routinely collaborate on training, intelligence exchange and counterterrorism coordination, and conduct regular joint exercises across all three services: army, navy, and air force.
Security cooperation has deepened further under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), where Beijing has sought enhanced protection for Chinese workers and infrastructure targeted by insurgent groups. In recent years, the two sides have carried out joint counterterrorism drills, maritime security exercises in the Arabian Sea, and high-level defense consultations aimed at improving interoperability and responding to shared threats, including militant violence and regional instability. Both governments publicly describe their military ties as a “strategic partnership” and “ironclad friendship.”
