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Israel’s interception of Gaza flotilla draws global ire as Pakistan demands release of detained activists

  Pakistan and several other  countries  on Thursday condemned Israel’s “dastardly attack” on the  Global Sumud Flotilla  (GSF) after its forces intercepted the flotilla heading to break Israel’s siege of Gaza and deliver aid. Israeli forces  began intercepting  the flotilla’s latest bid to reach Gaza late last night, the fleet said. Israel has so far intercepted 39 boats with foreign activists on board to Gaza, leaving only one vessel still sailing towards the Palestinian enclave, the flotilla organisers said today. The 45-vessel flotilla, with activists and politicians including  Greta Thunberg  on board, left Spain last month to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of famine. Former Pakistani senator  Mushtaq Ahmad Khan  was also on board. Hours after Tel Aviv’s move drew global condemnation, Israeli foreign ministry posted on X that all on board the flotilla were safe would be “deported to Europe”...

Ambassador Tirmizi Meets Christian Leaders to Give Support to Pakistani Community in UAE



Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi received Rev. Dr. Robinson Asghar, Apostolic Leader and Vice President of IFGF Global, and other Pakistani Christian leaders who are stationed in the UAE. The reception was conducted to address the concerns of the Pakistani Christian community that resides in the United Arab Emirates.


Rev. Dr. Asghar thanked Ambassador Tirmizi for his ongoing support of the Pakistani Christian diaspora. He welcomed the efforts by the embassy in assisting and counseling the community on various issues. He also articulated the concerns and challenges the Christian community encounters living abroad.


During the meeting, Rev. Dr. Asghar also laid down several proposals. These proposals were to enhance the welfare and support mechanism of Pakistani Christians in the UAE. He wished that these ideas would be able to make the community stronger and provide them with a stronger platform for growth and unity.


Ambassador Tirmizi heard out the suggestions and issues put forward by Rev. Dr. Asghar attentively. He ensured him that the Pakistani Embassy will continue to provide support in every way to all members of the overseas Pakistani community, including religious minorities. He welcomed the positive role the Christian community contributes to society.


The Ambassador also emphasized Pakistan's resolve to safeguard the rights of all its citizens, regardless of what religion they belong to. He underlined the need to coexist in peace and harmony, and asserted that unity among overseas Pakistanis is essential to create a stronger and more cohesive community.


Such meetings are crucial to unite various communities and address their problems. It reflects that the Pakistani government and its embassies are concerned about all their overseas citizens and want to work with them in establishing a more inclusive and respectful environment.

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