Turkish President Recep Tayyip on Monday urged Pope Francis to help rally the world to adopt sanctions against Israel for its “massacre” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The phone call between Erdogan and the pontiff came as Turkey presses ahead with a furious diplomatic push to help end bloodshed that has claimed the lives […]
Palestine
Qureshi calls Palestine support a defining principle of Pakistan’s foreign policy
Reaffirming Pakistan’s abiding support for Palestinian people, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday called for immediate protection of Palestinians against Israeli aggression, implementation of UN resolutions, and an accountability of Israel’s crimes against humanity. Addressing the virtual open-ended emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) executive committee to […]
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Thousands rally in North America in solidarity with Palestinians
NEW YORK: Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in cities across North America on Saturday, calling for an end to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip as the worst violence in years flared between the Jewish state and Islamist militants. Gatherings to show solidarity with Palestinians took place in cities including New York, Boston, Washington, Montreal […]
Qureshi speaks with Chinese, Egyptian ministers on Israel’s aggression, ME crisis
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday had a telephone conversation with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and shared Pakistan’s profound concern over deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. During the conversation, both the foreign ministers discussed the Palestinian issue, peace process in Afghanistan, and Pakistan-China […]
Palestine actress Maisa Abd Elhadi receives bullet at demonstration
Maisa Abd Elhadi, a Palestinian actress, known for her role in Hulu’s Baghdad Central, was shot and injured after Israeli forces attacked a peaceful protest in Haifa. Maisa told the whole event on her Instagram account while sharing videos of the event that shows blood on her leg. The 35- year- old stated that they […]
Saba Qamar urges fans to pray for Palestine, follow SOPs
Renowned actress Saba Qamar reminded fans to follow COVID-19 SOPs and wishing them an Eid Mubarak while sharing her beautiful pictures on Instagram. The Pakistani film actress prompted people to remember that this Eid there should no-hugs and no kisses as Pakistan is in between the third wave of Coronavirus. Saba also urged people to […]
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Qureshi, Saudi FM express serious concerns over precarious developments in Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi contacted Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss the grave situation in Palestine. Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed Pakistan’s serious concerns on the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and grave human rights violations. He condemned the continued attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces against the Palestinians, […]
Qureshi, Atmar exchange views on Palestine, Al-Aqsa
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday received a telephone call from Afghan counterpart Hanif Atmar. The two ministers exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to the Foreign Office statement, Qureshi conveyed wishes for a happy and joyous Eid for the ‘brotherly people’ of Afghanistan. The foreign minister […]