The Pakistani government has declared a national day of mourning tomorrow - August 2 - to honour the martyrdom of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
A special resolution is also set to be presented in the National Assembly to express solidarity with the Palestinian people. Meanwhile, funeral prayers in absentia will be performed across the country.
The announcement came following a high-level consultative meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. The meeting focused on the increasing violence by Israel against Palestinians, issuing a strong declaration condemning the ongoing atrocities.
Leaders from various political parties, including Pakistan Muslim League-N, Pakistan People's Party, Balochistan Awami Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-N), Pakistan Muslim League Zia, and the National Party, participated in the discussion.
The attendees unanimously condemned the Israeli actions and expressed deep sorrow over the death of Haniyeh in Tehran the previous day.
Moreover, participants viewed Haniyeh's assassination as a deliberate attempt to disrupt efforts towards peace in the region and to continue the persecution of Palestinians.
The premier described the Israeli actions in Palestine as a tragedy for the Muslim Ummah, calling for immediate international intervention.
In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for urgent humanitarian aid for Palestinian refugees and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to providing relief goods and medical assistance.
It was decided that injured Palestinians would be brought to Pakistan for treatment, and Palestinian medical students would receive admissions to Pakistani medical colleges on an aid basis.
The resolution, to be presented in Parliament, will reiterate Pakistan's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and condemn the Israeli government's actions.
The participants stressed the importance of a unified international response to stop the genocide and bring Israel to justice for its war crimes against Palestinians.
PM Shehbaz also took a jibe at the global silence over Israeli actions, calling it a grave concern.
Mr Sharif stressed the urgent need for the international community, including the United Nations, to take a clear stance against the ongoing violence and ensure justice for the oppressed Palestinians.
