ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) said that United Nation (UN) and European Union (EU) has failed to stop the war in Gaza as innocent civilians die of starvation.
Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly today, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering demand for an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, with Quds al-Sharif as its capital.
Regarding the strategic agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Ishaq Dar stated that the pact clearly affirms that an attack on one country will be considered an assault on the other. He described it as a great honour for Pakistan to become part of the defenders of Harmain Sharifain.
The Deputy Prime Minister further disclosed that several nations, both Arab and non-Arab Islamic countries, have expressed interest in signing similar agreements with Pakistan.
He expressed confidence that Pakistan will one day lead the Islamic world. He emphasized that while Pakistan is already a nuclear and missile power, it must now strive to become an economic power as well, an ambition achievable only through collective effort.
Addressing the arrest of former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan and other Pakistani citizens detained by Israeli authorities, Ishaq Dar explained that approximately forty-five flotillas were carrying humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. He added that Mushtaq Ahmed Khan was detained from one of the 25 flotillas intercepted by Israel.
The Deputy Prime Minister assured the House that all possible measures are being taken to ensure the safe recovery and return of all detained Pakistanis, including Mushtaq Ahmed Khan.
Dar elaborated that Pakistan has engaged an influential European country to intervene in the matter and facilitate the safe repatriation of its citizens who were aboard the flotillas captured by Israeli forces.
It is pertinent to mention here that President Donald Trump had announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a plan to end the Gaza war and publicly thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for supporting it.
Washington outlined principles for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and phased Israeli withdrawal
At a White House press conference, Trump called it a big day and released his principles for peace after consultations across the region.
He said the proposal requires the immediate release of all remaining hostages within seventy two hours of acceptance.
It also calls for an immediate end to the war. Arab and Muslim countries would help demilitarise Gaza, dismantle tunnels and weapons production, and train local police.
A new transitional authority would manage governance as Israeli forces withdraw in phases under an agreed timeline.
Trump said a new international oversight body, the Board of Peace, would include Arab leaders, Israel, and himself, with more members to be announced.
Netanyahu also thanked Trump for his leadership and said the plan meets Israel’s war aims by returning hostages and ending the threat from Hamas.
