ISLAMABAD, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, the Special Representative for Religious Harmony and Pakistan diaspora in Middle East and Islamic Countries, engaged in an extensive dialogue today regarding the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

According to Ministry of Information Broadcasting, the meeting between Kakar and Ashrafi involved a thorough examination of the adverse developments in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza. Both leaders expressed their condemnation of the violence inflicted upon Palestinian civilians and urged the international community to intervene.

The Prime Minister and Ashrafi criticized the actions by Israeli forces in Gaza, describing them as genocide and atrocities against innocent Palestinians. They stressed the need for global actors to step up efforts to halt the violence and provide relief to those affected.

In light of the ongoing conflict, both figures also articulated their support for the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting. They welcomed this initiative as a critical platform for addressing the plight of the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza, and for fostering international dialogue and cooperation in response to the crisis.

The discussion underscores Pakistan’s commitment to advocating for peace and stability in the Middle East, as well as its active role in supporting Muslim communities globally, particularly in conflict zones.