- Terms establishment of an independent Palestinian state with Al Quds as its capital as a sustainable solution to long-standing issue
- Condemns Israel’s barbaric actions against innocent Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.
Talking to outgoing Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei, in Islamabad on Tuesday, he strongly condemned Israel’s barbaric actions against innocent Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023 that had led to the heart-wrenching killing of over 40000 innocent Palestinians, including women and children, and more than 90000 injured.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment and support for efforts to find a just and lasting resolution to the Palestine issue through a two-state solution with the creation of an independent state of Palestine with pre-1967 borders and Al Quds as its capital, under relevant UN resolutions.
“Israel’s barbarism has resulted in the heart-wrenching deaths of over 40,000 innocent Palestinians, including women and children, with more than 90,000 injured,” PM Shehbaz stated.
“Establishing an independent Palestinian state with Al Quds as its capital is the sustainable solution,” he added.
Ambassador Rabei expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Sharif for Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and for the hospitality extended to him during his five-year tenure.
He praised Pakistan’s historic and consistent stance on Palestine and its contributions to international efforts for peace and stability in the region.
Rabei also thanked the Government of Pakistan for providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people and for offering scholarships to Palestinian medical students to complete their studies in Pakistan.
The prime minister wished Ambassador Rabei success in his future endeavours and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue supporting the Palestinian cause on all international platforms.
PEEF established to support underprivileged children for higher education: PM
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) has been established which will enable the children of poor families to get higher education.
Talking to newly elected President of Oxford Union Israr Khan Kakar, in Islamabad, he said twenty percent quota has been allocated for the youth of Balochistan in the endowment fund.
The Prime Minister said talented youth like Israr Khan Kakar are the guarantors of sustainable and bright future of Pakistan. He said becoming the President of Oxford Union reflects steadfastness and unwavering determination of Israr Khan.
He expressed the confidence that Israr Khan like talented Pakistani youth will continue to raise the country’s image at the international level.
Israr Khan Kakar invited the Prime Minister to address the Oxford Union. He was appreciative of Prime Minister’s efforts aimed at empowering the youth and providing them equal development opportunities.
