Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- Pakistan has strongly condemned what it called a "dastardly attack" by Israeli forces on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a large humanitarian mission carrying aid to Gaza. The flotilla, consisting of more than 40 civilian vessels, was transporting over 450 humanitarian workers, parliamentarians, and activists from 44 countries when it was intercepted. Reports confirmed that Israeli forces raided the boats, cut their communication lines, and jammed signals as they approached the besieged Palestinian territory.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the incident, calling for the immediate release of all those who were detained. In a statement on X, he said Pakistan prayed for the safety of the humanitarian...