Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the just struggle of the Palestinian people for their right to self-determination, freedom, and justice. He was speaking to Palestinian Ambassador Dr. Zuhair Mohammad Hamadallah Zaid, who called on him in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s strongest condemnation of Israel’s actions against Palestinians, highlighting the situation since October 7, 2023, which has resulted in over 43,000 lives lost and more than 105,000 injuries. He expressed deep disappointment at the lack of global accountability for Israel and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, along with the unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the occupied territories.

The Prime Minister assured the Ambassador that the entire Pakistani nation stands united in solidarity with Palestinians and will continue to support them in every possible way. He emphasized the need for
a just and lasting resolution to the Palestine issue, based on a two-state solution with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital of an independent Palestinian state, in line with relevant UN resolutions.

Ambassador Dr. Zuhair Mohammad Hamadallah Zaid expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s steadfast support during the current ordeal faced by Palestinians and acknowledged Pakistan’s principled stance on the Palestinian Question. He thanked the Prime Minister for providing humanitarian assistance and scholarships to Palestinian medical students for their studies in Pakistan.

The Prime Minister wished the Ambassador a productive tenure in Pakistan and assured him of full support at all times.