Pakistan ‘deeply shocked’ by Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination

A security personnel stands guard outside the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. — AFP/File
A security personnel stands guard outside the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. — AFP/File

Pakistan, in the wake of the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Wednesday expressed serious concern over the growing Israeli adventurism in the region.

In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesperson condemned the killing of the Palestinian leader, further viewing Israel’s latest acts as a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region and undermine efforts for peace.

“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 ministry said in its statement.

The spokesperson mentioned that Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings irrespective of the motives.

Islamabad also extended its condolences to Haniyeh’s family and the people of Palestine.


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