Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Israel should put an end to atrocities against Palestinians: Palestinian FM

Palestinian Foreign Minister

While addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session on Thursday, Palestine’s Foreign Minister Dr. Riyad Al Maliki said that Israel should put an end to atrocities against unarmed Palestinians. While highlighting the Israeli aggression, the Palestinian Foreign Minister said, “Israel has escalated its atrocities against unarmed Palestinians. Innocent Palestinians are being targeted for aggression.” … Read more

If there is hell on earth, it is lives of children in Gaza: UN General Secretary

UNGA Session: UN General Secretary

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres on Thursday said while addressing the UNGA session in New York that “If there is a hell on earth, it is the lives of children in Gaza”

Guterres said, “We must ensure the safety of the civilian population.”

There should be no attacks on airports, the civilian population, infrastructure waste, emphasized the UN Secretary-General.

Talking about the Israel-Palestine conflict, the UN General Secretary said that the conflict cannot be ignored.

“Hamas and the rest of Israel must stop firing rockets at civilians in Israel”, said UN General Secretary.

There is no justification for harming civilians and citizens must be protected and unprovoked shelling stopped.

“We must immediately call for a ceasefire”, said Antonio Guterres.

He added that the “indiscriminate firing of rockets by Hamas and other militant groups” towards population centers in Israel — which have left 12 dead, including two children — was “also unacceptable.”

“If there is a hell on earth, it is the lives of children in Gaza,” he said.

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Pakistani, Palestinian & Turkish FMs Leave For New York To Attend UNGA Session On Palestine

FM Qureshi leaves for New York

Ahead of the joint departure to New York to attend the urgent United Nations General-Assembly (UNGA) session, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with his Palestinian counterpart Dr Riad Al-Maliki at Ankara airport.

During the meeting, Qureshi and Riad Al-Maliki exchanged views over the evolving situation in Palestine.

He conveyed the resolve of Pakistani leadership, especially Prime Minister Imran Khan, to continue supporting Palestinians’ struggle for the right to self-determination.

Also, the Foreign Minister strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against the innocent Palestinian Muslims.

While on a diplomatic peace mission to save the innocent Palestinians, FM Qureshi said Pakistan and Turkey are united with their brother FM Dr Riyad Al Maliki. “Together, we will stand for the people of Palestine,” he wrote in his tweet.

“Israel should answer for high handedness, should not go unaccountable,” Qureshi said in his statement.

Moreover, The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Turkey and Palestine depart together from Ankara for New York to participate in the UNGA session, set to take place on May 20th (Thursday). 

Earlier, Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace and exchanged views over the ongoing Israel-Palestine clashes.

After visiting Turkey on Tuesday, Qureshi called on the Turkish President in Ankara. Both the countries reaffirmed that the international community has a collective responsibility to ensure necessary steps to address the grave situation in Palestine.

The leaders also discussed the ongoing preparations for the 7th Session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council that will be held in Turkey this year.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated appreciation for Turkey’s principled and steadfast support on the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

He also lauded Turkey’s estimable efforts to re-energize the Afghan peace process.

FM Calls Upon Entire Muslim Community To Help Stop Israel’s Persecution In Gaza

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who arrived in Turkey today on an extensive diplomatic mission, said that Pakistan was establishing contacts with different countries in a bid to pressure Israel to stop violence against Palestine, which entered the 9th consecutive day.

In a statement on Tuesday, Shah Mahmood said the Muslims residing in European countries must also play their role in this regard.

He said, “The bombardment in Palestine has resulted in a power outage and affected the supplies of essential commodities.” “It will be lamentable if the international community remained silent on the Palestinian situation, added the Foreign Minister.

After his visit to Turkey, Qureshi, along with foreign ministers of Sudan, Palestine and Turkey will, then, leave for New York to attend the UNGA meeting, set to take place on May 20.

The Foreign Minister will also address an emergency session of the UNGA to reaffirm Pakistan’s support for the cause of oppressed Palestinians.

During his stay in New York, FM Qureshi will hold important meetings with different key figures and talk to international media and present Pakistan’s stance over the situation in Palestine.

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FM Qureshi Praises Erdogan’s unequivocal position on Palestine & Kashmir

FM Qureshi meets Turkish President

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is all set to attend the United Nations General-Assembly (UNGA) session on May 20th, held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace and exchanged views over the ongoing Israel-Palestine clashes.

After visiting Turkey on Tuesday, Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on the Turkish President in Ankara. Both the countries reaffirmed that the international community has a collective responsibility to ensure necessary steps to address the grave situation in Palestine.

The leaders also discussed the ongoing preparations for the 7th Session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council that will be held in Turkey this year.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated appreciation for Turkey’s principled and steadfast support on the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

He also lauded Turkey’s estimable efforts to re-energize the Afghan peace process.

In his tweet, the Foreign Minister also said, “My PM Imran Khan looks forward to visit Turkey this year to participate in the next session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.”

Prior to this, FM Qureshi also met his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Ankara.

During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers discussed ways to mobilize the international community to help stop Israeli aggression against the Palestinians.

The Foreign Minister apprised his Turkish counterpart of the sentiment prevailing in Pakistan in support of the people of Palestine including the resolution unanimously adopted by the National Assembly of Pakistan.

Underscoring Pakistan’s abiding interest in a peaceful, secure, and stable Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Qureshi illustrated Pakistan’s consistent efforts to facilitate the Afghan peace process.

He expressed the hope that the Afghan parties would seize the opportunity and work out an inclusive politically negotiated settlement.

FM Calls Upon Entire Muslim Community To Help Stop Israel’s Persecution In Gaza

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who arrived in Turkey today on an extensive diplomatic mission, said that Pakistan was establishing contacts with different countries in a bid to pressure Israel to stop violence against Palestine, which entered the 9th consecutive day.

In a statement on Tuesday, Shah Mahmood said the Muslims residing in European countries must also play their role in this regard.

He said, “The bombardment in Palestine has resulted in a power outage and affected the supplies of essential commodities.” “It will be lamentable if the international community remained silent on the Palestinian situation, added the Foreign Minister.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said hurdles are being created so that the Palestinian Foreign Minister could not attend the UN General Assembly session. He said we will wait for the Palestinian Foreign Minister and want him to accompany us for the session.

After his visit to Turkey, Qureshi, along with foreign ministers of Sudan, Palestine and Turkey will, then, leave for New York to attend the UNGA meeting, set to take place on May 20.

The Foreign Minister will also address an emergency session of the UNGA to reaffirm Pakistan’s support for the cause of oppressed Palestinians.

During his stay in New York, FM Qureshi will hold important meetings with different key figures and talk to international media and present Pakistan’s stance over the situation in Palestine.

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Senior Israeli parliament member calls Israel’s actions “unjust”

senior member of Israeli Parliament Knesset Mossi Raz

A senior member of Israeli Parliament Knesset Mossi Raz has condemned Israel’s decision of evicting Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah. He called Israel’s actions “unjust”. Mossi Raz is an Israeli politician, who is currently a member of the Knesset for the left-wing, social-democratic, Meretz party. Meretz is a secular party emphasizing a … Read more

FM Calls Upon Entire Muslim Community To Help Stop Israel’s persecution In Gaza

Shah Mahmood in Turkey

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who arrived in Turkey today on an extensive diplomatic mission, said that Pakistan was establishing contacts with different countries in a bid to pressure Israel to stop violence against Palestine, which entered the 9th consecutive day.

In a statement on Tuesday, Shah Mahmood said the Muslims residing in European countries must also play their role in this regard.

He said, “The bombardment in Palestine has resulted in a power outage and affected the supplies of essential commodities.” “It will be lamentable if the international community remained silent on the Palestinian situation, added the Foreign Minister.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said hurdles are being created so that the Palestinian Foreign Minister could not attend the UN General Assembly session. He said we will wait for the Palestinian Foreign Minister and want him to accompany us for the session.

Earlier in the day, FM Qureshi has arrived in Turkey to attend the United Nations General-Assembly (UNGA) urgent meeting later in order to discuss the grave situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

On the special instructions of PM Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrives in Turkey on an extensive diplomatic mission to draw global attention towards the Palestine-Israel issue.

Qureshi, along with foreign ministers of Sudan, Palestine and Turkey will, then, leave for New York to attend the UNGA meeting, set to take place on May 20.

The Foreign Minister will also address an emergency session of the UNGA to reaffirm Pakistan’s support for the cause of oppressed Palestinians.

During his stay in New York, FM Qureshi will hold important meetings with different key figures and talk to international media and present Pakistan’s stance over the situation in Palestine.

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UNGA On Palestine: FM Qureshi Reaches Turkey On An extensive diplomatic mission

UNGA meeting Shah Mahmood in Turkey

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has arrived in Turkey to attend the United Nations General-Assembly (UNGA) urgent meeting later in order to discuss the grave situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

On the special instructions of PM Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrives in Turkey on an extensive diplomatic mission to draw global attention towards the Palestine-Israel issue.

According to a statement, the Foreign Minister, along with foreign ministers of Sudan, Palestine and Turkey will, then, leave for New York to attend the UNGA meeting, set to take place on May 20.

The Foreign Minister will also address an emergency session of the UNGA to reaffirm Pakistan’s support for the cause of oppressed Palestinians.

During his stay in New York, FM Qureshi will hold important meetings with different key figures and talk to international media and present Pakistan’s stance over the situation in Palestine.

Earlier, the Foreign Minister had voiced support for the Palestinian cause amidst the ongoing Israeli atrocities and airstrikes in Gaza, which has so far killed more than 200 innocent Palestinian Muslims.

During the important Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) meeting, which took place as Al-Quds passes through one of its most difficult phases, FM Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Palestine.

The other points raised by the Foreign Minister include:

  1. Indiscriminate use of force by Israeli forces against defenceless Palestinians defies all international law.
  2. The tragedy of forced evictions of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of Al-Quds Al-Shareef is the latest manifestation of a systematic Israeli effort to change the demographic structure, historical and legal status and Arab-Islamic / Christian character of Al-Quds Al-Shareef.
  3. Creating false equivalence between Israel, the aggressor and Palestinians, the victims, is inexcusable. Attempts to silence media through tyranny, unacceptable.
  4. OIC owes genesis to the Palestinian issue. Muslim Ummah must exhibit strong solidarity for the people of Palestine with action.

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Israel is inflicting atrocities on Palestinians: Zahid Hafeez

Zahid Hafeez

Spokesperson Foreign Ministry of Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez said that Israel is inflicting atrocities on Palestinians. During the BOL News program Bus Bohat Hogaya, Zahid Hafeez highlighted the issues faced by the innocent Palestinians due to Israel’s brutality. “This is a unilateral action by Israel that must be stopped immediately,” said the spokesperson. Zahid Hafeez went … Read more

NA unanimously passes resolution, denouncing Israel’s atrocities against Palestinians

National Assembly

The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday expressing grave concern about the Israeli apartheid regime’s growing aggression and oppression against the Palestinian people. The house condemned the Palestinian people’s systemic and institutionalized injustice and domination, as well as their systematic and violent disenfranchisement, isolation, and ethnic cleansing. The National Assembly strongly condemned Israel’s … Read more

War-like situation in Palestine should come to an end: FM Qureshi

FM Qureshi Kalbhushan Jadhav

While speaking on the floor of the National Assembly on Monday, FM Qureshi said that the war-like situation in Palestine should come to an end as several innocent and unarmed Palestinians are being martyred on daily basis. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Sudan, and Palestine would … Read more

PM Khan Orders State-Level Protest On Friday Against Israeli Atrocities

protest for Palestine

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to hold a state-level protest against Israeli atrocities in Palestine on Friday. 

Prime Minister Imran Khan has chaired a meeting of government spokespersons to discuss important issues concerning the political and economical situations in the country today (Monday).

According to the details, PM Khan has discussed the performance of the government and the economic condition of the country.

Imran Khan said that Pakistan’s economy is improving because of government measures as exports have increased by 13.50%.

The premier highlighted that the current account of the country has been in surplus for the last 10 months.

Moreover, the IT exports up 44%, and the cement sales have increased by 40%.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also said during the meeting that the sales of tractors have increased by 58%.

Prime Minister Imran Khan also highlighted that the farmers of the country are now getting Rs 1,100 billion more due to government measures. However, global inflation has also affected Pakistan.

“Crude oil, palm oil, and other items became more expensive globally”, Prime Minister said.

Imran Khan said,

“There will be no compromise on rule of law and accountability and the government is trying its best to provide relief to the people.”

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Israel should end the barbaric attacks on Palestine: OIC

OIC

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has adopted a resolution urging an immediate end to Israel’s brutal attacks on Palestinians.

On Sunday, the OIC Executive Committee of Foreign Ministers held a virtual open-ended extraordinary conference, hosted by Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi represented Pakistan in the meeting.

The resolution demanded that Israel should end the barbaric attacks on Palestine, including disrespecting the holy sites.

It condemned Israel’s continued settlements and colonization of Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, as well as the forced displacement of Palestinians from their homes.

Muslim countries called for the security of Palestinians, medical and first-aid personnel, and allowing them to perform their duties without obstruction.

The resolution emphasized the UN Security Council’s responsibility to act swiftly to end the Israeli occupation’s brutal attacks on the Palestinian people in order to maintain international peace and security.

It reiterated the OIC countries’ commitment to supporting Palestinians’ right to self-determination and a two-state solution leading to the creation of a sovereign State of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Shareef as its capital.

The resolution called for international legal proceedings to be taken by specialized international courts and various UN bodies to force Israel to pay reparations for harm done to Palestinian assets as well as public and private properties.

“We Must Not Fail Palestinian People At This Critical Juncture”: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Sunday voiced support for the Palestinian cause amidst the ongoing Israeli atrocities and airstrikes in Gaza, which has so far killed more than 200 innocent Palestinian Muslims.

During the important Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) meeting, which took place as Al-Quds passes through one of its most difficult phases, FM Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s full support for Palestine.

The other points raised by the Foreign Minister include:

  1. Indiscriminate use of force by Israeli forces against defenceless Palestinians defies all international law.
  2. The tragedy of forced evictions of Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of Al-Quds Al-Shareef is the latest manifestation of a systematic Israeli effort to change demographic structure, historical and legal status and Arab-Islamic / Christian character of Al-Quds Al-Shareef.
  3. Creating false equivalence between Israel, the aggressor and Palestinians, the victims, is inexcusable. Attempts to silence media through tyranny, unacceptable.
  4. OIC owes genesis to the Palestinian issue. Muslim Ummah must exhibit strong solidarity for the people of Palestine with action.

In another tweet, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that there comes a time in the history of nations when decisions taken are remembered by posterity and it is important to be on the right side of history.

He also urged the entire Muslim community to not fail Palestinian people at this critical juncture.

It is worth noting that Israel maintained its murderous attacks on Sunday, bringing the death toll of Palestinians in Gaza to 170, with more than 30 children and scores of other women slain in the airstrikes.

A day earlier (Saturday), eleven members of a single extended family were killed in an Israeli air attack on the western Gaza Strip, medics in the Palestinian enclave said.

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