ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to the cause of Palestine, declaring it a matter not just of one nation or region but of the entire humanity.
Welcoming the Supreme Judge of Palestine and Advisor to the President of the State of Palestine on Religious and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Sidqi Abdul Rahman Al-Habbash, at the conference, titled ‘Palestine Wants Peace’, organised by the Pakistan Ulema Council, the minister said Palestine has always been central to Pakistan’s faith and foreign policy. “Every government of Pakistan has stood by the demand for an independent Palestinian state, and our people continue to extend full solidarity with Palestinians,” he remarked.
Sardar Yousaf strongly condemned Israeli aggression, calling it “a grave injustice and brutality that cannot be ignored.” He urged the international community, including the United Nations Security Council, to awaken its conscience and play an effective role in resolving the decades-long issue.
Highlighting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statements in China, the minister noted that Pakistan had raised its voice vigorously for both Palestinians and Kashmiris at international forums.
He further announced that the 50th Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) Conference will be held in Islamabad on September 6, coinciding with the country’s Defence Day and the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque will also participate in the conference, describing it as a significant occasion symbolizing Pakistan’s religious and national unity.
“The cause of Palestine is our cause, and Pakistan will never step back from supporting it,” Sardar Yousaf affirmed.
Meanwhile, the Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Dr. Zuhair Zaid lauded the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the peoples of Pakistan and Palestine, expressing gratitude for Islamabad’s consistent and principled stance on the Palestinian cause since the country’s inception.