The session, presided over by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, began with the suspension of the routine agenda to focus solely on the issue. Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, who moved the motion to suspend the agenda, emphasized the need for a unified message to the world, stating that the entire house was united in its condemnation.

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar presented the resolution, highlighting the plight of Palestinians, who have suffered over 40,000 casualties due to Israeli atrocities. The resolution reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of all forms of terrorism and its unwavering support for the Palestinian people.

The National Assembly’s decision comes amidst global outrage over the escalating conflict in Gaza. The resolution, which was passed with the support of both the government and opposition benches, calls for an immediate end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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During the session, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences to Haniyeh’s family and the Palestinian people, calling the killing a major setback to peace efforts.

He emphasized the need to address the Palestinian issue, denouncing the ongoing human rights violations and the disregard for international law in Gaza.

The session witnessed strong emotions, with members from both sides of the aisle expressing their solidarity with the Palestinian people. The National Assembly’s unanimous decision sends a clear message of Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and its condemnation of the Israeli aggression.