Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s expansion of unlawful settlements in the West Bank, terming it a blatant violation of international laws and UN resolutions. The Foreign Office spokesperson stated that Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s illegal actions in the West Bank and rejects Israel’s attempts to declare the occupied territories as state-owned land. The spokesperson also emphasized that the Indian aggression is a blatant violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty.
The spokesperson further stated that Israel’s actions are detrimental to the prospects of a fair and durable peace in the region. He urged the international community to hold Israel accountable and take practical measures to address the situation.
Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and a sovereign state of Palestine, with its capital in East Jerusalem, based on the pre-1967 borders.
Separately, the opposition leader in the Senate, Allama Rajah Nasir Abbas, called for protests to continue until a meeting is arranged with the government. The Commissioner of Karachi issued a notification for prices of essential items during the holy month of Ramadan, with a 14-rupee price tag for a 500-gram chapati and 18-21 rupees for a 120-150 gram tandoori naan.
The Sindh government has taken significant action against the appointments of provosts and acting vice chancellors in universities. The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Kundi, stated that Punjab and Sindh are functioning normally, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is on the same page.
PTI leader Asad Qaiser demanded that the government arrange a meeting between Imran Khan and his doctor. Bilal Azhar Qadri stated that the government wanted to appease PTI, so it arranged a meeting between doctors and the party’s leaders. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, stated that the government is taking responsibility for Imran Khan’s treatment and that the best ophthalmologists will be appointed to examine him.
A meeting was held between committee members and the police regarding their stance on opposition protests in the National Assembly. Two suspects were arrested for allegedly committing a gang rape on a pregnant woman in Lahore’s Kahna area. The prosecutor stated that the suspects damaged government property and a physical remand was granted.
The Ministry of Water Resources announced that there would be no difference in the prices of old solar net metering consumers, and their contracts would remain valid. The 22nd convocation of Bahria University Islamabad was held, with the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nabeel Ashraf, attending the event as a special guest.
The Fire Brigade stated that five fire tenders were busy extinguishing fires. Talal Chaudhry stated that the decision to treat Imran Khan’s condition should be made by doctors, not the patient, their lawyers, or their party.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with the Chancellor of Austria in Vienna, where they agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. A two-member medical board visited Imran Khan in Adiala Jail to conduct a medical examination, with Dr. Nadeem Qureshi and Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan inspecting his eyes.
The funeral of 81-year-old Doctor Hemlata was held under strict administrative supervision, while the real dispute is over a valuable 11,000 square feet plot worth approximately 60 million rupees. The sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly held a meeting in Islamabad, where irregularities in the purchase of medicines at Polyclinic Hospital were highlighted.
Investigations have begun into the substandard accommodation provided to the Pakistan hockey team in the Pro Hockey League in Australia. Imad Wasim shared a heartfelt message on social media, stating that his failed marriage was a challenging period in his life, but it gave him his two children, whom he loves dearly.
