ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the rights of Palestinian people and their legitimate struggle. In a telephonic conversation with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, the prime minister strongly condemned the attacks on innocent worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque and lethal air strikes by Israel in Gaza, resulting in […]
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Gigi Hadid stands with Palestine
Gigi Hadid, the renowned supermodel has taken a stand for the Palestinians after Israel’s attack on worshipers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Belonging to a Palestinian background, Hadid shared a Story on her Instagram where she wrote “You will not erase Palestine.” The 26-year-old also honored Palestinian mothers with children in Israeli jails on Mother’s Day […]
Many Children have lost their lives and future: Malala Yousufzai
On Monday scores of rockets were launched into Gaza, some of these were stopped by missile defenses. The explosions shook Gaza and made people look for shelter. However, 20 people had died among them 9 were children. Over a 100 were wounded and 2 Palestinians were killed, Palestinian officials have stated. Many Pakistanis have condemned […]
‘I am Pakistan’s PM and #We stand with Palestine’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed strong solidarity with Palestine, in condemnation of the use of brutal force by Israeli forces against the defenceless Palestinians in Gaza. The prime minister participated in the trending Twitter campaign #We Stand with Palestine and #We Stand with Gaza by posting a single-line loud and clear […]
Bishop calls for Palestine peace, urges Israel to respect int’l law
LAHORE: A senior Pakistani church leader has urged Israeli and Palestinian authorities to hold direct talks for de-escalating tensions in the restive region and reaching a peaceful settlement to the decades-old conflict. “The church supports the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Both sides have the right to exist and to live in peace and […]
Is a post-Netanyahu Israel here and what to expect from it?
Last week, a man named Yair Lapid came under global spotlight for being tasked by Israel’s president with forming a new government in the country. For a country so long associated with one Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister of twelve consecutive years now, the news galvanized interest and attention. Against this backdrop, the prospect […]
Pakistan asks Palestinians don’t lose hope, morality will rule
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday said it was a shame that the Israeli apartheid against the Palestinian people continued. On Twitter, he said that the atrocious attack on peaceful praying Muslims in Palestine was given the usual media spin of clashes. “My brothers don’t lose hope. Time is near when international politics will […]
Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Al-Hamdallah resigns
The Palestinian PM Rami AL-Hamdallah after a cabinet meeting announced that he has submitted his resignation to the President Mahmoud Abbas and the government will continue its working until the formation of new one. However, it is not clear whether Mahmoud Abbas accepted the resignation of PM Rami Al-Hamdallah. President Abbas has been facing pressure […]
US ends funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency
The United States announced it was halting funding for the United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees Friday after declaring the organization was “irredeemably flawed. Washington has long been the UN Relief and Works Agency’s (UNRWA) largest donor but is “no longer willing to shoulder the very disproportionate share of the burden,” State Department spokeswoman Heather […]
Palestinian FA head banned over anti-Messi protest
Palestinian Football Association head Jibril Rajoub was banned by FIFA from all-football related activities for launching an protest against Barcelona captain Lionel Messi earlier this year. Also read: 4 reasons why Messi should win the Balon d’Or Jibril had called for protest in June over a friendly between Israel and Argentina, which was ultimately called off. […]