Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s recent address at the high-level international conference on Palestine in New York was more than just a diplomatic statement; it was an impassioned clarion call, resonating with the anguish of a nation long suffering and the moral conscience of the world. His words, delivered at a critical juncture, underscored Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and offered a stark reminder of the international community’s profound failures in Gaza.
Dar rightly termed the Palestine question a “litmus test” for the credibility of the United Nations and the integrity of international law. Indeed, the harrowing scenes from Gaza, where innocent lives are relentlessly extinguished and international humanitarian law lies in tatters, represent a stain on humanity’s collective conscience.
The hunger crisis, the forced displacement, and the systematic denial of basic rights are not mere statistics; they are a testament to an ongoing tragedy that demands immediate and resolute action.
Pakistan’s stance, as articulated by Dar, remains consistent and principled: unwavering support for a viable, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. This is not a new position for Islamabad, but its forceful reiteration at a global forum, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, adds significant weight to the growing international chorus demanding justice.
Dar’s insistence on an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire across Gaza and all Occupied Palestinian Territories is the absolute minimum requirement. Beyond that, his call for unimpeded humanitarian........

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