KARACHI: In response to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, a Palestine Solidarity Conference was held in Karachi under the auspices of the Palestine Foundation Pakistan (PLF).

The event was attended by a diverse group, including political and religious leaders, civil society members, educators, lawyers, students and others.

The speakers at the conference strongly condemned the aggression by Israel in Gaza, Yemen, Lebanon and Syria.

They urged leaders of the Islamic world to sever all ties with the “usurper Zionist state of Israel” as a symbolic show of support for Gaza and called for a continued boycott of Israeli products.

They also demanded that the Pakistani government adopt a more assertive diplomatic stance globally in favour of the Palestinian cause.

The speakers insisted on action against so-called journalists from Pakistan who have visited Israel.

They cited Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s stance that Israel is an illegitimate state and that Pakistan will never recognise Israel.

They criticised those within Pakistan who label the Palestinian resistance as terrorism, calling them enemies of Pakistan’s ideology.

The speakers emphasised the need for political, moral and financial support for the Palestinian people.

They stated that the Palestinian resistance has awakened global consciousness. Protests and support for Palestine are growing even in Western countries, indicating a weakening of Israel’s global image.

The speakers also criticised international institutions for their failure to stop Israeli aggression in Gaza and neighboring countries.

Published in Dawn, April 7th, 2025