US report on human rights incomplete, Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns not acknowledged
New York : The US State Department published a report on Pakistan expressing concern over alleged human rights shortcomings, citing issues from disappearances and media restrictions to minority rights and labor protections.The report presents a selective interpretation of facts, not fully acknowledging Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and reform progress.Human rights assessments are increasingly used as […]
Pakistan fully supports establishment of state of Palestine: Ishaq Dar
NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday said Pakistan fully supports Palestinians’ right to self-determination — specifically, the establishment of an independent and contiguous state of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, based on the pre-1967 borders.In an interview with a foreign media outlet, he said, “Our stance has […]
Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine, angering Israel
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.At least 142 countries now recognise or plan to recognise Palestinian statehood, according to an AFP tally — though Israel and the United States strongly […]