ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has declared that ethnic cleansing, genocide, and murder of Palestinian men, women, children, and elders in Gaza and the surrounding territories are abhorrent and disgusting. Additionally, he emphasised that Israel’s heinous and brutal crimes are in clear violation of established international law and constitute war crimes. He also underlined, “In this darkest hour of human history, the world cannot watch in silence. It must step up right away and take responsibility for ending the chaos and brutality committed by Zionist troops as well as for resolving the Palestinian conflict in line with resolutions from the OIC and UN Security Council.” When he visited the Palestine Embassy, he voiced similar opinions.
ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Human Rights, urged Islamic nations to take concrete action to unite on the long-standing issues and demanded that the governments of India and Israel be held accountable for the war crimes. Speaking to the media, she urged swift action from the international community to hold the Israeli occupation forces responsible for these horrific war crimes against the Palestinian people and for prompt involvement to put an end to the bloodshed and avert a humanitarian disaster. required. She continued, “Muslim Ummah must unite and send a message to the world that we will not tolerate any more Israeli terrorism against Palestinians.”
WASHINGTON: According to Reuters, which cites the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least 4,137 Palestinians have died in Gaza as a result of Israeli bombings since October 7. According to the ministry, over 13,000 Palestinians have been hurt, with women, children, and the elderly making up 70% of the casualties. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden launched a new campaign to persuade Americans that further billions should be allocated to supporting Israel and Ukraine in their conflicts because only US action can prevent global calamity. “The world is held together by the leadership of the United States. America is kept safe by its alliances,” stated Vice President Biden.
Jawad Sohrab Malik, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, met with Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins on Friday, marking an important step towards improving labour mobility between Australia and Pakistan. A news statement published here stated that the purpose of the meeting was to explore new opportunities for enhancing labour mobility between the two countries and to strengthen cooperation. The SAPM highlighted the possibility of resolving labour shortages through collaboration in a number of industries and provided information about the large pool of competent Pakistani experts and workers prepared to support the Australian labour market. The primary focus of the conversation was the necessity of safe routes for labour movement in order to decrease unauthorised immigration from Pakistan to Australia.
BEIJING: On Thursday, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, stated that Pakistan was providing Chinese businesses and the global community with chances to participate in high-yielding mining and metallurgy industries. While meeting with Chairman Minmentals Weng Zuliang and Chairman China Metallurgical Group Corporation Chen Jianuang in Beijing, the prime minister shared these opinions. The gathering took place outside the Third Belt and Road Forum, which President Xi Jinping inaugurated on Wednesday. The team was informed by PM Kakar about the Special Investment Facilitation Council, which was established to encourage international investment in the nation. The leaders of the Chinese businesses conveyed a strong desire to make investments in Pakistan.
BEIJING: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, described the bilateral cooperation as something that was built in “heaven” on Thursday. He said that Pakistan totally trusted China and that it would not allow anything to jeopardise the strategic partnership. During his opening remarks, the prime minister of Pakistan told Chinese President Xi Jinping that his country fully backed the One China policy and that it will demonstrate this by deeds, not just words. The gathering, which drew leaders and delegates from about 140 countries, happened outside of the Third Belt and Road Forum. He said, “Pakistan will not take an inch back when it comes to our relations with China,” during their meeting to talk about issues both locally and bilaterally.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called for an immediate end to the brutal blockade and bombardment of Gaza on Thursday, expressing dissatisfaction over the outcomes of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) emergency meeting on Wednesday. “The outcome of the UNSC debate depresses us as a nation. At her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated, “The Security Council should play its designated role to bring an immediate end to the bombardment and blockade leading to a humanitarian catastrophe.” The spokesperson was making reference to the United States’ use of its veto power at the UN Security Council to thwart a resolution that demanded Israel to permit humanitarian corridors into the Gaza Strip.
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi visited the Palestine Embassy on Thursday and showed support for the Palestinian people who are the targets of Israel’s random killings. He called on the whole community to denounce Israel’s atrocities and its excessive response, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent people. He demanded an immediate end to hostilities and the creation of a humanitarian corridor so that supplies of food, water, and electricity could be sent to those in need. Additionally, the president met with Ahmed Jawad Rabei, the ambassador of the State of Palestine, and on behalf of the Pakistani people and government, he expressed sympathy with the Palestinian people. He declared that Pakistan would support Palestine no matter what and would only accept a resolution that pleased the Palestinians.
BEIJING: On Wednesday, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, declared that Pakistan was dedicated to cooperating with China and other regional allies to realise the objectives of an open global economy and to advancing transcontinental connectivity. “We can create a brighter, peaceful, and sustainable future for ourselves and for our generations with shared responsibility and by embracing the vision of working together,” he stated during his speech at the Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) high-level event on “Connectivity in an Open Global Economy.” Representatives from 140 countries attended the two-day meeting, which honoured the tenth anniversary of the multibillion dollar cross-regional Belt and Road Initiative, which got underway in Beijing, the capital of China.
Companies from China and Pakistan strike an agreement for Pakistani chilli growingBEIJING: To increase the production of chillies in Pakistan, Chinese and Pakistani businesses signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. The pact intends to invigorate Pakistani agricultural endeavours while highlighting the two countries’ expanding economic ties. JW Group entered into agreements with Qingdao Pinpinxiao Food Co. and Qingdao SCO International Trade Group Co. from Pakistan’s perspective. Dr. Gohar Ejaz, the Minister of Commerce, Industries, and Production, as well as other Pakistani representatives from the Pakistan embassy and the Ministry of Commerce, witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, according to a CEN report on Wednesday.
