Pakistan stresses inquiry into assaults on hospitals and residential areas in Gaza: FO

Pakistan Dec, 1 2023
Pakistan stresses inquiry into assaults on hospitals and residential areas in Gaza: FO
  • 443
  • 0

Pakistan has called for an investigation into the assaults carried out by Israeli forces on hospitals, mosques, and residential areas in Gaza. Mumtaz Zahrah Baloch, the Foreign Office spokesperson, expressed deep concern over the situation in Palestine during the weekly briefing.

She emphasized the need to halt the atrocities being committed against Palestinians, condemning Israel's ongoing attacks on unarmed individuals in Gaza. Pakistan stands firmly in solidarity with the Palestinian people, Baloch affirmed.

The spokesperson highlighted Pakistan's aid delivery to Gaza through the Rafah crossing, noting the challenges faced in providing assistance due to Israel's blockade. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has strongly denounced the relentless Israeli brutality against Palestinians.

Baloch urged the international community to swiftly intervene and address the grave situation in Palestine. Additionally, she pointed out the severe human rights violations occurring in Indian-occupied Kashmir and called for global attention to compel India to cease its oppression of Kashmiri civilians.

Regarding Afghanistan, the spokesperson acknowledged the prolonged political turmoil and stressed the international community's responsibility to assist in rebuilding the country. Pakistan sympathizes with the Afghan people amid the enduring uncertainty in their nation.

Baloch refrained from responding to anti-Pakistan statements made by Afghan officials, stating Islamabad's focus on the smooth repatriation of illegally residing Afghans. She noted a substantial voluntary return of Afghan nationals and highlighted Pakistan's new visa requirement for Afghan citizens visiting the country.

Expressing concern about the use of Afghan territory for terrorist activities in Pakistan, Baloch expressed hope for action against the TTP, a banned outfit engaged in terrorism within Pakistan, urging Afghan authorities to take necessary measures against them.

NC Desk
NC Desk https://www.dailynationalcourier.com/author/nc-desk
Daily National Courier is a leading morning English newspaper of twelve pages covering all international and national political developments on 24/7 basis.

NC Big Stories

Rupee registers marginal gain against USD

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee showed a slight improvement against the US dollar on Tuesday, gaining 0.03% in the inter-bank market. The currency closed at 278.96, appreciating by Re0.08 from the previous day's closing of 279.04, according to the Stat...

FBR seeks more staff, resources to bridge Rs7trl tax gap

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has called for additional staff and logistical resources to tackle Pakistan's massive Rs7 trillion tax gap. According to FBR officials, a crucial part of the strategy is to enhance field operations and e...

PM directs Ramadan package implementation excluding utility stores

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to roll out a Ramadan package, excluding the utility stores, in a bid to improve the quality of goods and curb corruption. Speaking at th...

Govt issues licences to 57 electric vehicle manufacturers

ISLAMABAD: Government has granted licences to 57 manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant step in the government’s plan to transition to green transport solutions and combat climate change. The move aligns with Pakistan&r...

More like this
Related

Govt issues licences to 57 electric vehicle manufacturers

ISLAMABAD: Government has granted licences to 57 manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant step in the government’s plan to transition to green transport solutions and combat climate change. The move aligns with Pakistan&r...

Fly Jinnah secures approval for direct Karachi-Dhaka flights

Karachi: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s only low-cost airline, has received approval from Bangladeshi authorities to operate direct flights between Karachi and Dhaka, marking a significant step in strengthening air connectivity between the two countrie...

Govt reduces cost of Hajj packages

ISLAMABAD: Government has announced a significant reduction in the cost of Hajj packages, providing a major relief to the pilgrims. Addressing a news conference here, Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhary Salik Hussain said...

Saudi Arabia approves $40m for King Salman Hospital in K-P

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has approved a $40 million grant to build the King Salman Hospital in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The project is part of a br...
Need Help? Chat with us