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Pakistan Celebrates National Day in UAE with Diplomatic Reception

  The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a grand reception today to commemorate Pakistan's National Day, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, senior UAE government officials, Emirati nationals, and the Pakistani community. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The event featured traditional performances, including the national anthems of Pakistan and the UAE played on traditional instruments. The Pakistani flag was prominently displayed on the hotel building, visible across Abu Dhabi, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations . In his address, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi reflected on the significance of the Pakistan Resolution and the challenges faced by the nascent state in its journey toward socio-economic development. He highlighted various opportuni...

Escalating Violence in Gaza: A Grim Day of Tragedy and Tensions


 In a grim and tragic turn of events, violence escalated in the Gaza Strip and Israel on Saturday, leaving a devastating toll of casualties on both sides. The conflict began with a barrage of rockets fired by the Palestinian group Hamas into Israel, prompting a swift and deadly response from the Israeli military.

According to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza, by 4:20 pm (1320 GMT), at least 198 people had been killed, and 1,610 others were wounded, suffering various injuries as a result of the escalating violence. This marked one of the deadliest days in recent memory for the Palestinian people.

Hamas sent off an unexpected assault on Israel prior to the day, which incorporated a blend of shooters penetrating Israeli towns and a steady rocket surge from the Gaza Strip. This planned attack brought about the lamentable loss of somewhere around 40 lives in Israel, with north of 770 individuals detailed injured. Sadly, these numbers are supposed to ascend as the circumstance unfurls.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his nation was at war, vowing to retaliate against those responsible for the attacks. He emphasized that the enemy would face unprecedented consequences for their actions.

The international community has been swift to react, with countries like Saudi Arabia and others urging an immediate cessation of violence in the region. The world watches with increasing concern as the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar also expressed his deep concern over the escalating violence in the region. The growing tensions have the potential to further destabilize the already volatile Middle East, making diplomatic efforts and negotiations crucial in restoring peace and preventing further loss of innocent lives.

The misfortune unfurling in Gaza and Israel fills in as an unmistakable sign of the pressing requirement for a serene goal to the well-established struggle in the locale. The global local area should meet up to work with discourse and discussions, eventually pursuing an enduring and just arrangement that can stop the pattern of brutality that has tormented this district for a really long time.

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