ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for Information and broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that Pakistan took a clear and strong stance at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Israel\u2019s unprovoked attack on Iran, expressing full support for the Iranian people.
\nSpeaking in the National Assembly, he said that the UNSC held a special meeting earlier in the day, during which Iran\u2019s representative thanked Pakistan and other countries for their support.
\n\u201cToday, Pakistan showed why it deserves a seat on the Security Council by firmly standing with Iran and defending international law,\u201d he said. \u201cWe not only condemned Israel\u2019s aggression but also stood side by side with our Iranian brothers and sisters.\u201d
\nHe said that Pakistan believes Iran has the right to defend itself under the UN Charter, and this was clearly explained by Pakistan\u2019s representative.
\nHe also highlighted the close friendship and shared culture between Pakistan and Iran, mentioning that Allama Iqbal is highly respected in Iran as \u2018Iqbal Lahori.\u2019
\nThe minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Deputy Prime Minister had already conveyed their condolences and solidarity with Iran after the recent attacks.
\nHe praised Pakistan\u2019s actions at the UNSC as reflecting the nation\u2019s true feelings and said few countries had shown such a principled stance.
\nHe also mentioned Pakistan\u2019s growing relations with Iran, pointing to recent official visits, including the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi\u2019s trip to Pakistan, which helped strengthen ties.
\nTalking about Palestine, the minister said the people of Pakistan have always stood with the oppressed Palestinians. \u201cWe believe their sacrifices will be remembered and will not go in vain,\u201d he said.
\nHe recalled that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had strongly condemned Israeli violence in Gaza during his speech at the UN General Assembly and had also announced aid for Palestinians, which reflected the will of the Pakistani people.
\n\u201cPakistan has always raised its voice for Palestine at international platforms and is among the few countries that have successfully sent aid to Gaza,\u201d he said.
\nThe minister criticized the opposition for spreading false propaganda from outside the country, saying such actions damage Pakistan\u2019s image globally.
\nHe said some PTI supporters living abroad have made false claims about the government\u2019s stance on Israel. \u201cThey think they are hurting us, but they are really hurting Pakistan\u2019s image and its clear position on these issues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Information and broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that Pakistan took a clear and strong stance at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Israel\u2019s unprovoked attack on Iran, expressing full support for the Iranian people. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said that the UNSC held a special meeting earlier […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":425206,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-484333","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n