LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) says that the Israeli state’s continued brutal assault on the people of Gaza is in flagrant violation of international law and universal human rights standards. In the last week alone, over 200 civilians—including at least 60 children—have been killed. In a press release, the HRCP stated: “That […]
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Pakistan calls on NAM to demand end to Israel’s deadly offensive in Palestine
NEW YORK – Pakistan called on the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to demand an immediate end to Israel’s deadly offensive in Palestine when the 120-member body’s coordinating bureau met to discuss the horrendous situation in East Jerusalem and other occupied Palestinian territories. At the same time, Ambassador Munir Akram cautioned the NAM members against succumbing to […]
Shah Mehmood Qureshi praises Turkish stand on Palestine, Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Tuesday in Ankara. The foreign minister is visiting Turkey to exchange views on the worsening situation in the Israeli Occupied Palestinian Territories. During the meeting, the two foreign ministers discussed ways to mobilize the international community to help stop Israeli […]
Paris Hilton receives backlash for deleting pro Palestine tweets
Paris Hilton had expressed her stand with Palestine. The American personality demanded the Israeli government to stop killing innocent civilians in Palestine while sharing an article about the Israeli government in a now deleted tweet. “This hurts my heart. No one should have to live in fear. My heart goes out to the little girl […]
‘Ertugrul’ actor Osman Soykut prays for Palestine
Osman Soykut, who plays the role of Ibn Arabi in historical drama serial Dirilis: Ertugrul, has prayed for peace in Palestine. The Turkish actor uploaded a picture on Instagram and wrote, “Pray for peace in Palestine now!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ozman Sirgood / Osman Soykut (@ozmansirgood) Fellow […]
Rabaei lauds Pakistan’s efforts to engage world to protect Palestine
ISLAMABAD – Palestine Ambassador Ahmed Jawad AA Rabaei on Monday expressed gratitude to the government of Pakistan for its unwavering support and steadfast policy on the issue of Palestine. In a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi, he appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts to engage the world community for protecting Palestine. He apprised […]
Ayeza Khan extends her support for Palestine
Ayeza Khan showed her support for Palestine by saying, “We can’t do much. But we do have a voice. And together, we can use it to stop the cruelties in our brothers and sisters.” The Pakistani actress used her platform on Instagram and wrote, “Can you imagine kissing your child to see and not knowing […]
Are we losing humanity in the name of Idealism?
‘There is no greater religion than human service and to work for the common good is the greatest creed’ – Woodrow Wilson, an American politician and academic who served as the president of the United States. Do we realize where we are heading to in reverence of ideologies and power? We have failed as ‘humans’ […]
Blinken says US ready to lend support to end ‘cycle of violence’ in Middle East
COPENHAGEN – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel and Palestine to protect civilians, especially children, reiterating that Israel as a ‘democracy’ has an extra burden to do so. “We’ll continue to conduct intensive diplomacy to bring this current ‘cycle of violence’ to an end and we are ready to lend support, if […]
Arif Alvi asks Pak Red Crescent to offer humanitarian aid to Palestinians
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday asked the Pakistan Red Crescent to extend help to the victims of Palestine massacre through medical teams and first-aid supplies. “Have urged Pakistan Red Crescent to help victims of massacre that is taking place in Palestine. Offer medical teams, volunteers, supplies and tents,” the president said in a […]