Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has described Zionism as a threat to humanity, stating that the conflict in Iran is being orchestrated to extend Israeli influence to Pakistan’s borders. Asif believes that the shared agenda of Afghanistan, Israel, and India poses a threat to Pakistan’s security and warns the nation to be vigilant against these schemes.
Asif pointed out that since the creation of Israel, every calamity faced by the Islamic world has been rooted in Zionist ideology. He further stressed that Zionism has controlled the global economic system for a century and that major powers are under its influence.
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has revealed that the timing of the US attack on Iran was determined with consideration for Israel’s anticipated actions. In an apparent reference to Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, Asif stated that Netanyahu’s attack on Iran was an attempt to divert international attention from the Gaza crisis.
Asif paid tribute to former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, saying that Pakistan is a nuclear power with a military capable of defending the nation. He emphasized the need for unity in the Islamic world and urged the Palestinians to achieve independence while ensuring Pakistan’s security.
Meanwhile, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), visited the Iranian embassy in Islamabad. Asif accused Netanyahu of attempting to divert international attention from the Gaza crisis by attacking Iran.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an emergency meeting of parliamentary leaders to discuss the global situation. Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Shah Mahmood Qureshi, stated that the party does not intend to withdraw the party’s leadership from office and expressed concerns about the region’s future.
The PTI leader also emphasized the need for a comprehensive economic program to address the situation. According to the Interior Ministry, Afghan Taliban forces have destroyed 188 checkpoints and captured 31 others.
Pakistan’s military has successfully repelled the attack and killed several militants. The government has issued an alert for Pakistani citizens in Saudi Arabia and advised them to remain calm and follow the instructions of the Saudi government.
A source close to the PTI leadership stated that the party plans to invite all parliamentary leaders to an emergency meeting. Rumors circulating on social media and mainstream media regarding the partial closure of Pakistan’s airspace for commercial flights have been dismissed as baseless by government officials.
A domestic worker was reported missing after stealing valuables and a watch worth 80 lakh rupees from a house in Lahore’s Nishat Colony. A man who was injured during a protest outside the US consulate in Karachi died shortly after.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast clear skies and hot temperatures for the upcoming week. According to Iranian sources, Majid bin Reza took office as the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps two days after the assassination of former Defense Minister, Amir Nasir Zadah.
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will not allow its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran. Sonia Gandhi, the leader of the Indian opposition party, the Congress, criticized the Indian government for neglecting its long-standing ally, Iran.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, stated that Iran had not informed Qatar about the missile attacks prior to the incident. Russia has warned that the ongoing conflict in Iran may accelerate the nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
Emirati officials have reaffirmed their commitment to defending their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
