Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly and Former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that genocide, massacre and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian men, women, children and elderly in Gaza and adjoining areas is condemnable and reprehensible. He underscored that barbaric and inhumane atrocities committed by Israel are in stark contradiction to settled international laws and tantamount to war crimes. He emphasised, “World must not be silent spectator in this darkest hour of human’s history. It must come forward immediately and play its due role not only in stopping the mayhem and barbarity of Zionist forces but in resolution of Palestinian issue in accordance with UN Security Council and OIC Resolutions.” On visit to Embassy of Palestine he met Palestinian Emissary to Pakistan Ahmed Jawad Rabei.

Speaker pledged unwavering support and reiterated “Pakistani people, its Parliament and its government has always supported Palestinian cause and each Pakistani would continue to support Palestine. He expressed,”Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto always remained steadfast to this noble cause and following their footsteps, we shall never leave the people of Palestine alone till they attain their inalienable right to statehood.”

Palestinian Ambassador thanked Speaker for visiting Embassy and extending unwavering support to Palestine in these disturbing times. He added, “Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah till present leadership across political parties always supported Palestinians.” He said that sentiments of Pakistani people and its leadership has imparted bravery and courage to each Palestinian.”

Speaker inscribed his comments in condolence book at Palestinian embassy, conveying his heartfelt sympathy to people of Palestine and families of martyrs.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 21 2023

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