Pakistan has strongly condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of the political bureau of Hamas, who was killed in Tehran on Wednesday.
The Pakistani government has expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended heartfelt condolences to Haniyeh’s family and the people of Palestine. “We extend our condolences to his family and the people of Palestine,” a statement from the Foreign Office said.
The statement denounced the killing, categorizing it as an instance of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings. “Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings irrespective of the motives,” the statement said.
“We are deeply shocked by the timing of this reckless act, coinciding with the inauguration of the President of Iran, an event attended by several foreign dignitaries, including the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan,” the statement added.
Pakistan has expressed serious concern over what it views as increasing Israeli adventurism in the region. The Foreign Office emphasized that such actions constitute a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region and significantly undermine ongoing efforts for peace.
“Pakistan views with serious concern the growing Israeli adventurism in the region. Its latest acts constitute a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region and undermine efforts for peace,” the statement concluded.
In light of these developments, Pakistan calls for restraint and urges the international community to work towards de-escalating tensions in the region.
