National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has called on the international community to uphold humanitarian law and protect civilian populations while condemning Israeli and Indian atrocities, during his address at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) conference in Geneva.
\nDescribing Israeli actions against Palestinians as \u201ca trial of conscience of the whole of humanity,\u201d Speaker Sadiq welcomed the recent Gaza ceasefire as a positive step toward lasting peace.
\nHe reiterated Pakistan\u2019s support for the Palestinian people\u2019s right to self-determination, emphasising that the ongoing suffering of civilians continues to shock global conscience.
\nTurning to Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, he denounced what he described as \u201catrocities and human rights violations\u201d in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIIOJK), including demographic changes and suppression of civil liberties.
\nWhile highlighting Pakistan\u2019s restraint in response to India\u2019s aggression, he reaffirmed the country\u2019s right to defend its sovereignty and warned that India\u2019s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty threatens regional stability.
\nSpeaker Sadiq also condemned anti-Pakistan activities carried out from Afghan territory by the Indian-backed group \u201cFitna al-Khawarij\u201d and defended Pakistan\u2019s counter-terrorism operations as focused on civilian protection.
\nAddressing climate change, he described it as an emerging humanitarian crisis disproportionately affecting countries like Pakistan, despite their minimal contribution to global carbon emissions.
\nHe urged the international community to provide fair and equitable financial assistance to vulnerable nations.
\nHighlighting Pakistan\u2019s commitment to multilateral diplomacy, Speaker Sadiq pointed to the country\u2019s proposed UN Security Council Resolution 2788 as evidence of its dedication to global peace and stability.
\nHe emphasised that diplomacy, dialogue, and parliamentary cooperation remain essential for strengthening international harmony.
\nThe Pakistani delegation accompanying Speaker Sadiq included Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister of State Barrister Aqeel Malik, and MNAs Choudhry Shahbaz Babar, Dr. Sharmila Sahiba Faruqui Hashaam, Ms. Muneeba Iqbal, and Mr. Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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