Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious concern over restrictions on the delivery of essential humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and strongly criticised Israeli actions.
He has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore all possible channels to deliver aid to the affected population and ensure an immediate increase in humanitarian assistance.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Shehbaz Sharif described what he called Israel’s ongoing unlawful measures to prevent essential humanitarian assistance from reaching the people of Gaza as deeply alarming.
He said Palestinians were already facing immense hardship because of war, destruction and displacement, and depriving them of food, medicines and other basic necessities was making the humanitarian crisis even worse.
Flooding and Cold Weather Add to Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis
The prime minister said images emerging from Gaza were heartbreaking, particularly scenes showing rainwater and flooding inundating tents sheltering displaced Palestinian families.
Children and families living in these temporary shelters are facing extremely difficult conditions, with few safe alternatives available to them.
According to Shehbaz Sharif, children in Gaza are suffering from both hunger and severe cold.
Many Palestinian families who have lost their homes because of the war are being forced to live in temporary tents, where harsh weather conditions are adding to their suffering.
Pakistan Condemns Restrictions on Humanitarian Assistance
Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned violations of the ceasefire, breaches of international law and what he described as continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
He stressed that obstacles preventing humanitarian assistance from reaching Gaza must be removed to ensure that essential supplies can reach those in need.
The prime minister reiterated that Pakistan would not abandon the people of Gaza during their time of crisis.
Foreign Ministry Directed to Mobilise All Possible Aid Channels
As part of Pakistan’s response, the prime minister instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to use every available means to increase humanitarian assistance immediately.
The directive aims to facilitate the delivery of food, medicines and other essential supplies to Palestinians affected by the ongoing crisis.
Shehbaz Sharif’s statement comes as displaced people in Gaza continue to face severe weather, shortages of food and limited access to basic facilities.
Through his remarks, the prime minister renewed Pakistan’s call for humanitarian relief for Palestinians and emphasised the importance of upholding the ceasefire and ensuring assistance reaches those who need it most.
