Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday declared a ban on the New Year celebration within the nation as a gesture of solidarity with the folks of war-torn Gaza. In an tackle to the nation, Kakar urged to point out solidarity with the Palestinians and exhibit sobriety and humility on the New Year.

“Keeping in mind the seriously concerning situation in Palestine and to show solidarity with our Palestinian brothers and sisters, there will be a strict ban by the government on holding any kind of event for New Year,” he mentioned.

More than 20,000 Palestinians, majority of them girls and kids, have been killed because the begin of the battle, in response to the well being ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. The ongoing battle has already pushed round 85% of Gaza’s 2.3 million folks from their houses and with Israel increasing its floor offensive, extra Gazans are anticipated to be displaced.

Kakar alleged that the Israeli forces have “crossed all limits of violence and injustice” with round 9,000 kids lifeless because the Israeli bombardment started on October 7.

“The whole Pakistani nation and the Muslim world are in a sheer state of anguish over the massacre of innocent children and genocide of unarmed Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.”

He mentioned Pakistan had despatched two assist packages to Palestine, with a 3rd one in preparation. Kakar additionally highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to boost consciousness concerning the plight of the Palestinian folks on world platforms and affirmed the nation’s dedication to persevering with these efforts to halt the bloodshed perpetrated by Israel.

Pakistan’s New Year celebrations are historically not large as a result of affect of Islamic teams who attempt to cease the festivities by means of numerous strategies, together with using power.

(With inputs from companies)