The recent wave of speculation that Pakistan is moving toward recognising Israel is not only false but deliberately misleading. It is a propaganda campaign aimed at fracturing national unity and undermining one of the few constants in the country’s foreign policy. For decades, successive governments have maintained a principled stance: recognition will not be considered […]
Palestine
Fazlur Rehman: Peace in Palestine impossible without recognizing Hamas
Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that peace in Palestine cannot be achieved without recognizing Hamas as a key stakeholder. He called Israel an illegitimate state and confirmed that Pakistan would never accept it. While speaking at a press conference in Lahore, he reminded everyone that the founder of Pakistan had also declared Israel illegitimate. He […]
Jennifer Lawrence slams Palestine war, warns of political lies in US
Oscar-winning US actor Jennifer Lawrence called Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide and warned about the normalisation of lies in American politics during a Friday appearance at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival. “What’s happening is no less than a genocide and it’s unacceptable,” Jennifer Lawrence told a news conference when asked about the war that […]
UN Chief: Gaza, West bank, and climate all near collapse
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world not to be “intimidated” by Israel over its actions in the West Bank. In a recent interview, he condemned Israel’s “creeping annexation” of Palestinian territories. His comments came ahead of a major UN gathering where 10 countries plan to recognize Palestine. Israel has warned of retaliation if Western […]
Over 4,000 actors and filmmakers sign pledge to boycott Israeli film industry over Palestine
M\ore than 4,000 actors, entertainers and producers, including some Hollywood stars, pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions that they see as being complicit in the abuse of Palestinians by Israel. Paramount became the first major studio to respond to the pledge, stating that it condemned the pledge. Some organisations have faced calls for […]
UN backs two-state plan, isolates US and Israel
The United Nations General Assembly has strongly backed a new declaration calling for concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. In a major diplomatic development, 142 countries voted in favor of the resolution, while only 10—including the United States and Israel—opposed it. Twelve countries abstained from voting. The vote came just […]
JI to hold August 5 rallies for Kashmir and Palestine
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi announced a series of rallies and protests on August 5. The events will show support for Kashmir and Palestine. JI Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar Khan made the announcement during a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq. He called August 5 “Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir,” marking India’s 2019 move to revoke Kashmir’s special status. Monem Zafar strongly […]
UK trade minister backs Palestinian statehood
British Trade Minister Gareth Thomas said the UK’s decision to recognize Palestine as a state follows international law. He explained that state recognition is a political choice, but Palestine meets key global standards. These include a permanent population, defined borders, a functioning government, and the ability to build foreign relations. These conditions are outlined in […]
Malta to recognize Palestine at UN this September
announced that Malta will recognize Palestine during the UN General Assembly meeting in September. He stated that this move reflects Malta’s commitment to finding a lasting peace solution in the Middle East. Abela had initially planned to recognize Palestine in May but postponed it due to delays in a UN conference. This announcement came shortly […]
Pakistan sends urgent 100-ton aid to Palestine
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has announced an immediate humanitarian aid package for Palestine, following the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), two cargo planes will transport 100 tons of essential relief supplies, including food, medicines, and emergency equipment. The aid will be delivered within the […]