Published on, Sept. 16 -- September 16, 2025 6:47 AM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel's recent assault on Qatar and demanded action against Israeli expansion at an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha. He said the attack violated Qatar's sovereignty and international law, stressing Pakistan's solidarity with the Qatari people. Shehbaz called for an Arab-Islamic task force to counter what he described as Israel's reckless and expansionist ambitions.

He warned that Israel's actions were part of a wider hegemonic agenda undermining peace in the Middle East. Shehbaz urged member states to hold Israel accountable for war crimes and press for suspension of its UN membership. He also emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire...