The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan has affirmed that it is in ongoing communication with international partners to ensure the safety. Expedited evacuation of Pakistani citizens detained after Israeli forces intercepted an aid flotilla to Gaza earlier this week. The flotilla, which was part of the Global Sumud mission, was carrying humanitarian aid to break the blockade on Gaza. Pakistan Works hard for citizens return safe. Al Jazeera
The detained also include former Jamaat-e-Islami senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, who was leading the Pakistani delegation on the trip. The FO confirmed through diplomat channels that he is safe and sound. Mushtaq Ahmad is reported to be in good health and currently in Israeli custody. As per the local legal equivalences. Mushtaq Ahmad shall appear in court and then order for deportation. Expedited return to Pakistan will follow.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended thanks to the Pakistani and European Muslim friendly nations. Who reached out after the event. The Ministry noted that some of the same people. Who were taken back to shore before the flotilla was intercepted, were taken back or referred onto the same nations. Ministry insisted that the government is committed to returning all citizens of Pakistan. It expects to see repatriation within a few days. BBC News
According to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s previous written statement to the Prime Minister, the other detained Pakistanis were Mazhar Saeed Shah, Wajahat Ahmad, Dr Osama Riaz, Ismail Khan, Syed Aziz Nizami, and Fahad Ishtiaq. In the Prime Minister’s phone call with JI chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, he wrote that work to release the detainees is progressing and is a priority of diplomacy.
The flotilla reportedly had over 400 activists from around the world, who were intercepted by the Israeli navy in the Mediterranean Sea, while they approached the waters of Gaza on October 1, during a live shooter situation, with armed members boarding the boats, while activists such as Greta Thunberg, surrendered by raising their hands.
Israeli officials have stated that they expect all detainees will be quickly deported back to Europe. However, this incident has sparked global outrage, with rights organizations and several nations, once again denouncing Israel’s behavior as inhumane and unlawful.
Pakistan is still watching this closely though its governments diplomatic channels, and calls for the humane treatment of all detainees; its priority is for the safe and speedy return of all Pakistani citizens. Pakistan Works for Safe Return of Citizens Detained in Gaza Flotilla Raid
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