Pakistan
Deputy PM, OIC Secretary General call for ceasefire in Gaza
Both sides discuss situation in Gaza and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
Jeddah: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today met with OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha on the sidelines of the Open-Ended Extraordinary Meeting of OIC Executive Committee in Jeddah.
They discussed the situation in Gaza and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Ishaq Dar discussed with the Secretary General the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians and dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
They stressed the urgency of a ceasefire and unhindered supply of humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people.
Ishaq Dar praised the OIC for its efforts for peace in the Middle East and expressed full support of Pakistan for its initiatives.
He appreciated the historic role of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir and the Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir for supporting the legitimate right of self-determination of the Kashmiris as reflected in various OIC resolutions and statements.
Islamophobia, discrimination, and violence against Muslims were also discussed in the meeting.
The Deputy Prime Minister also lauded the appointment of OIC Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Islamophobia and expressed the hope that the Special Envoy would steer the campaign to address this important issue.
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Punjab sets minimum court fee at Rs10
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
After K-Electric, NEPRA fines GEPCO also of Rs10mn
-
Sports 2 days ago
A billion followers! Ronaldo makes new history
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Sessions court also rejects bail plea of Karsaz accused in drugs case
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
PPP wins by-election in NA-171 Rahim Yar Khan
-
Business 2 days ago
ADB allows $320mn for rehabilitation of KP roads
-
Sports 2 days ago
South Africa women cricket team arrives Pakistan
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
£190mn case: Order to seize Zulfi Bukhari's properties