Since the confrontation with Israel began on October 7, at least 25,105 Palestinians have died in Palestinian territory, according to the health ministry in Gaza. According to a ministry statement, 62,681 additional persons were injured, according to AFP. According to Reuters, Israel’s military claimed that during battle in the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli soldiers had killed fifteen Palestinian fighters. Israel has been putting further pressure on Hamas in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis, and the military there reported that snipers there, assisted by air power, had “eliminated a number of terrorists.” There have been intense battles in recent hours between Israeli forces invading Khan Younis city and Palestinian fighters on the ground in the southern part of the city.
China has shown a willingness to assist in mediating a resolution between Pakistan and Iran following a string of attacks by both governments on militant targets across their respective borders, resulting in fatalities on both sides. Two toddlers were killed and three girls were injured in the late-night missile strike that Iran launched without warning. The “unprovoked” attack was sharply denounced by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, which claimed that Tehran had infringed on the nation’s sovereignty. In the meantime, Pakistan launched an attack overnight in retaliation to the strikes that Iran claimed hit a militant outfit, killing many militant targets who lived in the Iranian border region. Tehran reports that the Islamabad bombing had killed at least seven civilians.
The latest Iranian strikes in Pakistan, Iraq, and Syria were denounced by the US, despite Tehran’s assertion that they were directed at “anti-Iranian terrorist groups.” Therefore, we do reject those strikes. In the last few days alone, Iran has violated the national borders of three of its neighbours, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters. Islamabad issued a strong warning to its neighbour, Iran, in response to Tehran’s unilateral violation of Pakistani airspace on Wednesday. It also declared that the Iranian ambassador would be expelled and that Pakistan would be withdrawing its envoy from Tehran. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for the Foreign Office, stated during a news briefing that “Pakistan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and that the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan who is currently visiting Iran may not return for the time being.”
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar claimed that Pakistan’s media was “freer” than that of the West, citing “stricter regulations” in the latter case. During a World Economic Forum side interview, the prime minister said as much to CNBC. In the course of the conversation, Kakar discussed the nation’s economic prospects, the impending election, and the accusations made against former prime minister Imran Khan. When asked if they thought the next elections would be “rigged,” the prime minister responded that those who had such concerns should wait until the votes were completed before questioning the conduct. “At first, they said that there would be no elections. He stated, “They are saying that this election is one of the most rigged in history right now when we are having one.
It revealed on Sunday that a special flight from Pakistan carrying the fourth cargo of relief supplies for their compatriots in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave reached Jordan under Israel’s ceaseless air and ground strikes on Gaza.
At least 23,968 individuals have died in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli aggression against the beleaguered enclave in the last 100 days, according to the ministry of health there. According to the ministry, since fighting broke out on October 7, it has documented an additional 60,582 injuries. Amidst the thousands of demonstrators that gathered in downtown Washington on Saturday, demanding an immediate ceasefire, family members of Palestinians slain in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza shared heartbreaking tales with the gathering. Protesters in the US capital reaffirmed their demand that US President Joe Biden halt arming Israel and yelled “free Palestine” and “ceasefire now” during one of the biggest pro-Palestinian rallies to date. “Palestine will be free from the river to the sea,” some shouted.
On Friday, Prime Minister Anawaar-ul-Haq Kakar stressed the importance of increasing trade, investment, and collaboration in a number of fields, such as migration, mobility, agricultural technology, education, and tourism, while also recognising Pakistan’s long-standing cordial relations with Italy. According to a statement from the PM Office, he met with Italy’s ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese, and they talked about their bilateral relations. The prime minister acknowledged the ambassador’s efforts to promote economic connections and ease cooperation across a range of disciplines during the meeting and expressed gratitude for his contributions to fortifying bilateral relations. The Italian ambassador conveyed his appreciation for the prime minister’s hospitality and the great cooperation he had received during his visit to Pakistan. Also, he gave Prime Minister Kakar an update on significant events that occurred during his term.
In reaction to the movement’s attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which resulted in a dramatic regional broadening of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the United States and Britain initiated air and sea strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. President Joe Biden issued a warning in a statement, warning that he would not think twice to take additional action if necessary, as witnesses in Yemen reported explosions around the country. “These targeted strikes are a clear message that the United States and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel or allow hostile actors to imperil freedom of navigation,” Biden stated. According to a statement from the British Ministry of Defence, “early indications are that the Houthis’ ability to threaten merchant shipping has taken a blow.”
At a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that the prime minister would be present at three major thematic events: averting a new era of global conflict; reviving trust in the international system; and averting economic disintegration. She continued, “We also believe that such unilateral, arbitrary, and subjective designations and reports are counterproductive and undermine the objective of advancing religious freedoms.” According to the spokesperson, Pakistan backed South Africa’s case to the International Court of Justice on Israel’s breach of its 1951 Genocide Convention commitments for the Palestinian people in Gaza. “We consider this legal action timely and an important step towards holding Israel to account for its well-documented atrocities unleashed against Palestinian people since 7 October 2023,” she stated.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasised the need to strengthen trade and commercial ties, which had not yet reached their full potential, even as he acknowledged that Pakistan and Africa have enjoyed outstanding political connections over the years. In addition, he emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to Africa and stated his intention to deepen bilateral and regional relations with African nations. The PM Office Media Wing said in a news statement that the prime minister had lunch with a group of resident envoys from several Asian and African nations. The HCs of Bangladesh, Brunei, Malaysia, Mauritius, and South Africa were present in the conference together with the ambassadors of Algeria and Sudan. The Charges d’ Affaires of Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, and Nigeria were among the other attendees.
