Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq on Thursday slapped a ban on the New Year's celebratory events in solidarity with the Palestinians.

In his speech to the nation, the premier said, “The entire nation is standing with the Palestinians. The New Year will be marked with simplicity.”

Special Message of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. pic.twitter.com/d5LDESJ2P5
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) December 28, 2023

The masses are expressing their grief and concerns regarding the situation in Palestine. The Palestinians had been subjected to the worst torture. 21,000 innocent Palestinians had been martyred as of October 7.”

“I pray from the Higher Power that the New Year will be marked with the message of peace.”

“Pakistan had sent two batches of aid for the Palestinian brothers and sisters,” PM Kakar said.

– PM Kakar emphasises OIC forum's role in tackling Muslim world's challenge –

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar emphasised on Wednesday the vital role of effectively utilising the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) forum to address the challenges and issues faced by the Muslim world.

PM Kakar expressed his apprehensions during meetings with ambassadors from a range of Muslim countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, and Palestine.

The meeting notably included the active involvement of ambassadors representing Saudi Arabia, Syria, the UAE, and Yemen.

During the discussions, the Prime Minister focused on the deteriorating human rights situation in Palestine, providing the ambassadors with insights into Pakistan's stance on the matter.