Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the blockade in Gaza, saying that Israel’s “deliberate, indiscriminate and disproportionate targeting of civilians in Gaza is against all norms of civility”.
In a statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kakar said Pakistan is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence and loss of life in Gaza.
“We stand in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine and call for an immediate ceasefire and lifting of the blockade in Gaza.”
He said the violence needed to be viewed in the context of years of forced and illegal occupation of Palestinian territory and repressive policies against its people.
“The UN and international community must immediately act to open safe and unrestricted humanitarian corridors for transportation of urgently needed relief supplies to the besieged Gaza,” the caretaker PM said.
He further said Pakistan was closely coordinating with its member states on the fast-deteriorating situation in Gaza.
“Foreign Minister will attend Emergency Meeting of OIC’s Executive Committee on 18 October, and call for urgent action to alleviate the suffering of people of Gaza,” the interim premier said.
