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Express Tribune
4 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Pakistan condemns Israel's attempt to annex West Bank
Pakistan on Friday unequivocally condemned the Israeli parliament's unlawful attempt to assert "sovereignty" over the occupied West Bank, calling it a grave violation of international law reflecting Israel's persistent disregard for Palestinian rights and established international norms. Moreover, the Senate, in a unanimous resolution, strongly condemning the decision of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset). "Such deliberate and provocative actions highlight the occupying power's systematic attempts to undermine efforts for peace and entrench its illegal occupation. These unilateral measures represent a dangerous escalation that jeopardizes regional stability and prospects for a just and lasting settlement," Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said in a statement. He called upon the international community to take swift and decisive action to hold Israel accountable for its violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions and international humanitarian law. These measures will neither be recognized nor alter the internationally acknowledged status of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, he added. Senate The Senate resolution was moved by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan on behalf of entire house. The resolution recalled that the West Bank is internationally recognised as occupied territory and that any unilateral annexation or claim of sovereignty is a clear affront to the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The house affirmed the government and people of Pakistan's unwavering support for the just cause of Palestine and the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State, in line with the relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
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First Post
01-05-2025
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- First Post
Who is Pakistani senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, who made controversial ‘Babri' remark?
As New Delhi-Islamabad tensions heighten following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan's provocative remarks on India have gone viral, sparking widespread outrage. The Pakistan Peoples Party legislator declared that the first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya would be laid by her country's armed forces, and army chief Asim Munir will recite the first Azaan read more Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan is a Pakistani politician currently associated with the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Image courtesy: X As tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad continue to mount in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, some Pakistani lawmakers appear determined to further stoke the fire. A video of Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan is now circulating widely on social media, capturing her delivering a fiery and provocative speech in Pakistan's Upper House. In the clip, she boldly declares that the first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya would be laid by her country's armed forces. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The comment, which references the Babri mosque demolition in 1992, wasn't a one-off. It came as part of a broader tirade filled with religious overtones and a strong dose of military bravado. Unsurprisingly, her words have triggered outrage, with many saying that such rhetoric only makes a bad situation worse, especially when it comes to two nuclear-armed neighbours already on edge. So, who exactly is Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan? And what did she say? Here's a closer look. The provocative speech Senator Khan addressed Pakistan's Senate with a fiery tone on April 29. She said, 'The first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya will be laid by Pakistan Army soldiers, and the first azaan will be given by Army Chief Asim Munir himself.' She further escalated the tensions by saying, 'We are not wearing bangles." The senator then took things a step further, claiming that the region was heading toward the rise of a Muslim-led government in India, one she suggested would be led by Pakistan. 'Judging from current circumstances, it appears that Allah is creating the means for the establishment of a Muslim government—specifically a Pakistani Muslim government—in the Indian subcontinent,' she said in Urdu. The senator's speech intensified when she warned India of dire consequences, 'If any hand reaches toward us, then the symbol of their power, the Red Fort of Delhi, will witness a bloodshed that its walls have never seen, and its ramparts will testify to it for centuries to come,' she was quoted as saying in a Times of India report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Quoting late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, she added, 'We have guns, we have arms, we have trees—and if the enemy tries anything, we will hang their corpses from our trees.' Despite her strong language, Khan clarified that she did not have any quarrel with Indian citizens, stating, 'We have no enmity with the people of India.' Later, she claimed that Sikh soldiers would refuse to fight against Pakistan because of the religious significance the country holds for them. 'The Sikh army will not attack Pakistan because it's the land of Guru Nanak for them,' she said. "Pakistan is all about terrorism, hate, and Islamist extremism. This is Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan. 'Pak Army soldiers will put the first brick at the new Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, and the first Azaan by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. We are not wearing… — Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) April 30, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Adding to the controversy, she expressed admiration for Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, who is a designated terrorist under Indian law. 'I want to salute Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, who courageously declared that no Indian soldier will be allowed to cross into Pakistan from Indian Punjab.' Khan wrapped up her speech with a call to arms saying, 'Our army is not just six or seven lakh soldiers, we have 25 crore people who, when the time comes, will stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces and become soldiers themselves, God willing." Who is Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan? Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan is a Pakistani politician currently associated with the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. She holds the position of deputy information secretary within the party and has been a vocal political figure. She has been serving as a Senator in Pakistan's Upper House since March 2021, representing Sindh on a women's reserved seat. Before that, she was a member of the National Assembly from 2008 to 2013. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD sPalwasha Mohammad Zai Khan holds the position of deputy information secretary within the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party. Image courtesy: Pakistan Senate Palwasha is the niece of Fozia Behram, a seasoned politician and businesswoman. Fozia made history by being the only female member elected to the Punjab Assembly during the 1988–90 term. This isn't the first time Pakistani leaders have made provocative remarks about India. Not long ago, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari made headlines after India decided to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. Speaking at a public rally, the former Foreign Minister hit out at New Delhi, saying, 'The Indus is ours and will remain ours. Either our water will flow through it, or their (Indians) blood will.' He accused India of unilaterally abandoning the treaty and declared Pakistan as the rightful custodian of the Indus civilisation. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan also took to X recently, stating that while Pakistan prefers peace, its desire for stability shouldn't be mistaken for weakness. 'Pakistan has every capability to give a befitting reply to any Indian aggression, as the PTI government, fully supported by a united nation, did in 2019,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With input from agencies
Economic Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Amid India-Pak rift, Senator Palwasha Zai Khan makes shocking remark on Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, sparks backlash
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate after Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan's provocative remarks in parliament. Her speech, invoking religious and militaristic rhetoric, includes threats to India and praises for Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. The speech has gone viral amid the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. With both countries on edge, the international community urges restraint as the risk of further conflict grows. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The provocative speech Nationalist and militaristic rhetoric Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Calls for military preparedness The escalating India-Pakistan tensions A recent speech by Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan has added fuel to the already simmering tensions between India and Pakistan . Her remarks, delivered on April 29 in Pakistan's Upper House, have sparked widespread outrage, both diplomatically and on social media. The speech, which contained threats and religious rhetoric, has raised concerns about the future of bilateral relations between the two nuclear-armed Khan, a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), addressed Pakistan's Senate with a fiery tone. During her speech, she controversially declared, 'The first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya will be laid by Pakistan Army soldiers, and the first azaan will be given by Army Chief Asim Munir himself.' These remarks referred to the Babri mosque, which was demolished in 1992, and were framed as part of a broader vision for a 'Muslim government' in the Indian subcontinent, one that would be led by words echoed calls for religious and militaristic unity, stating, 'There is no doubt, this enmity is not with Pakistan or Pakistanis; this is enmity against Muslims and against Islam.' The senator's speech further intensified when she warned India of dire consequences, saying, 'If any hand reaches toward us, then the symbol of their power, the Red Fort of Delhi, will witness a bloodshed that its walls have never seen, and its ramparts will testify to it for centuries to come.'Khan's speech took on a highly militaristic tone, asserting that Pakistanis were not weak, remarking, 'We are not wearing bangles.' She cited the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, saying, 'We have guns, we have arms, we have trees—and if the enemy tries anything, we will hang their corpses from our trees.'Despite her strong language, Khan clarified that she did not have any quarrel with Indian citizens, stating, 'We have no enmity with the people of India.' This was part of her attempt to distinguish the actions of the Pakistani state from the people of India, although the threatening tone of her speech seemed to contradict this also attempted to stir religious divisions within the Indian armed forces, claiming, 'The Sikh army will not attack Pakistan because it's the land of Guru Nanak for them.' She went on to express admiration for Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, praising him for his anti-India her speech, Khan issued a call to arms, declaring, 'Our army is not just six or seven lakh soldiers, we have 250 million people who, when the time comes, will stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces and become soldiers themselves, God willing.' Her statement further highlighted the nationalist sentiment she was rallying behind, presenting Pakistan's population as ready to defend the nation should the need video of the speech has since gone viral on social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions. In particular, her remarks were made public just days after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. The attack has already heightened tensions between the two nations, with Pakistan being accused of supporting cross-border between India and Pakistan have been fraught with tension for decades, but recent events have brought the two countries to the brink. The Pahalgam attack, coupled with Pakistan's ongoing ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), has escalated tensions further. India has responded with several retaliatory measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and reducing the staff at the Pakistan High response, Pakistan has made several threats, including the closure of its airspace to Indian flights and the potential withdrawal from key agreements such as the Shimla Agreement. With the nuclear threat looming, both nations have been locked in a delicate and dangerous international community has expressed concern about the rhetoric and actions of both nations. The United Nations has called for restraint, urging both India and Pakistan to engage in diplomatic dialogue rather than resorting to military threats. As tensions continue to rise, the world watches closely, fearing that any misstep could lead to catastrophic consequences for the Mohammad Zai Khan's speech has added fuel to the fire of an already volatile relationship between India and Pakistan. As both nations continue to exchange threats, the risk of further violence looms large. With deep-rooted political, religious, and historical factors at play, the path to peace seems more elusive than ever. Whether diplomacy can prevail over military threats remains to be seen, but the stakes are high for both countries and the wider region.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amid India-Pak rift, Senator Palwasha Zai Khan makes shocking remark on Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, sparks backlash
A recent speech by Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan has added fuel to the already simmering tensions between India and Pakistan. Her remarks, delivered on April 29 in Pakistan 's Upper House, have sparked widespread outrage, both diplomatically and on social media. The speech, which contained threats and religious rhetoric, has raised concerns about the future of bilateral relations between the two nuclear-armed nations. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it The provocative speech Senator Khan, a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), addressed Pakistan's Senate with a fiery tone. During her speech, she controversially declared, 'The first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya will be laid by Pakistan Army soldiers, and the first azaan will be given by Army Chief Asim Munir himself.' These remarks referred to the Babri mosque, which was demolished in 1992, and were framed as part of a broader vision for a 'Muslim government' in the Indian subcontinent, one that would be led by Pakistan. Her words echoed calls for religious and militaristic unity, stating, 'There is no doubt, this enmity is not with Pakistan or Pakistanis; this is enmity against Muslims and against Islam.' The senator's speech further intensified when she warned India of dire consequences, saying, 'If any hand reaches toward us, then the symbol of their power, the Red Fort of Delhi, will witness a bloodshed that its walls have never seen, and its ramparts will testify to it for centuries to come.' GIF89a����!�,D; 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Baghdad - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Nationalist and militaristic rhetoric Khan's speech took on a highly militaristic tone, asserting that Pakistanis were not weak, remarking, 'We are not wearing bangles.' She cited the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, saying, 'We have guns, we have arms, we have trees—and if the enemy tries anything, we will hang their corpses from our trees.' Live Events Despite her strong language, Khan clarified that she did not have any quarrel with Indian citizens, stating, 'We have no enmity with the people of India.' This was part of her attempt to distinguish the actions of the Pakistani state from the people of India, although the threatening tone of her speech seemed to contradict this assertion. Khan also attempted to stir religious divisions within the Indian armed forces, claiming, 'The Sikh army will not attack Pakistan because it's the land of Guru Nanak for them.' She went on to express admiration for Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, praising him for his anti-India stance. Calls for military preparedness Concluding her speech, Khan issued a call to arms, declaring, 'Our army is not just six or seven lakh soldiers, we have 250 million people who, when the time comes, will stand shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces and become soldiers themselves, God willing.' Her statement further highlighted the nationalist sentiment she was rallying behind, presenting Pakistan's population as ready to defend the nation should the need arise. The video of the speech has since gone viral on social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions. In particular, her remarks were made public just days after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead. The attack has already heightened tensions between the two nations, with Pakistan being accused of supporting cross-border terrorism. The escalating India-Pakistan tensions Relations between India and Pakistan have been fraught with tension for decades, but recent events have brought the two countries to the brink. The Pahalgam attack, coupled with Pakistan's ongoing ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), has escalated tensions further. India has responded with several retaliatory measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and reducing the staff at the Pakistan High Commission. In response, Pakistan has made several threats, including the closure of its airspace to Indian flights and the potential withdrawal from key agreements such as the Shimla Agreement. With the nuclear threat looming, both nations have been locked in a delicate and dangerous standoff. The international community has expressed concern about the rhetoric and actions of both nations. The United Nations has called for restraint, urging both India and Pakistan to engage in diplomatic dialogue rather than resorting to military threats. As tensions continue to rise, the world watches closely, fearing that any misstep could lead to catastrophic consequences for the region. Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan's speech has added fuel to the fire of an already volatile relationship between India and Pakistan. As both nations continue to exchange threats, the risk of further violence looms large. With deep-rooted political, religious, and historical factors at play, the path to peace seems more elusive than ever. Whether diplomacy can prevail over military threats remains to be seen, but the stakes are high for both countries and the wider region.
News18
01-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Who Is Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan? Pakistan Senator Who Claimed Army Will Lay 1st Brick At Babri
As the diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad are escalating over Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan's legislators are leaving no stones unturned to provoke India. A video went viral of Pakistani senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan where she was seen giving out a belligerent rhetoric declaring that the first brick of the new Babri mosque in Ayodhya would be laid by her country's armed forces. The comments, invoking the Babri mosque demolition in 1992, came as part of a broader tirade laced with religious and militaristic rhetoric.
