Ashrafi urges global community to counter Israeli aggression

ISLAMABAD: Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi welcomed the Arab League (AI) and OIC meeting on November 11 and 12 and said that Pakistan’s leadership would actively engage in the OIC conference, firmly expressing their support for the Palestinian cause.

“Pakistan’s leadership will participate fully in the OIC meeting, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Saudi Crown Prince have established contact with the president of Palestine and assured their support,” he said while addressing a press conference here on Tuesday.

Ashrafi said that issue of Palestine, which belongs to the entire Ummah as so far more than 10,000 Palestinians have been martyred. He said that he had a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday in which various issues were discussed and in this meeting caretaker PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s enduring commitment to the Palestinian cause, echoing the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation.

In addressing the dire situation in Palestine, where over ten thousand Palestinians have lost their lives, Ashrafi reiterated Pakistan’s strong support for the Palestinian people and urged the global community to counter Israeli aggression. He stressed that Pakistan’s dedication to upholding the rights of Palestinians would remain unwavering.

He also noted the significant conferences taking place in Saudi Arabia involving the Arab League and OIC, where Muslim nations would make critical decisions.

He said Pakistan would actively partake in the OIC conference, reflecting the collective viewpoint of the Pakistani nation. He clarified that Pakistan’s position on the Palestine and Kashmir issues would remain unchanged.

Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi said that this Friday, religious scholars and spiritual leaders across the country would deliver sermons, shedding light on Pakistan’s national stance regarding the Palestine issue.

Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to combating terrorism and extremism, Ashrafi acknowledged the sacrifices made by the armed forces and security agencies in the country’s fight against terrorism, emphasizing that military operations were meant to eliminate terrorists from every corner of the nation.

He emphasized Pakistan’s respect for Afghan immigrants and their dignified repatriation, along with efforts to prevent terrorism originating from Afghan soil, as integral components of Pakistan’s strategy.

Ashrafi highlighted positive economic progress in Pakistan, including the strengthening of the Pakistani rupee against the United States dollar.

Furthermore, he underscored the unity among Islamic countries regarding the Palestinian issue and expressed optimism for practical measures by the OIC. He said Pakistan was committed to providing assistance to the suffering people of Gaza.