PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for End of Bloodshed in Gaza

ISLAMABAD, (TDI): Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in Palestine during the All Parties Conference on Palestine and Gaza held at the President House on Monday.

He called on the international community, particularly the Muslim world, to act swiftly to prevent further bloodshed in Gaza.

Condemning Israel’s ongoing brutality, the Prime Minister expressed sorrow over the daily killings of innocent Palestinians.

“The immediate priority must be to stop the bloodshed, which is our foremost duty. The platform of the OIC is available for this purpose,” he stated.

Sharif commended the unity of all political parties at the conference, noting that Pakistan’s leadership stands together in times of challenge to present strong recommendations and cooperate on proposed actions.

He announced the formation of a working group to evaluate the proposals discussed during the conference.

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Agreeing with other participants, the Prime Minister suggested shifting focus from a two-state solution to advocating for an independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds as its capital.

He recounted his bold actions at the UN General Assembly, where he raised Pakistan’s stance against Israel’s actions and walked out when Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke.

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While stressing the importance of developing Pakistan’s economy to enhance its global voice, Sharif mentioned the government’s ongoing efforts to dispatch relief goods to Palestine and praised the Al-Khidmat Foundation for their support.

Furthermore, he announced that orphaned Palestinian students would receive admissions and facilities in Pakistan’s medical colleges.