{"id":105139,"date":"2026-02-20T01:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/free-palestinian-state-indispensable-for-lasting-peace-pm-shehbaz\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T01:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:44:16","slug":"free-palestinian-state-indispensable-for-lasting-peace-pm-shehbaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/free-palestinian-state-indispensable-for-lasting-peace-pm-shehbaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Palestinian state indispensable for lasting peace, PM Shehbaz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-id=\"221fafe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<p><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PM termed his participation in the meeting an honor and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-366e865 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"366e865\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-615931e elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"615931e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-b98e965 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-edit\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M402.6 83.2l90.2 90.2c3.8 3.8 3.8 10 0 13.8L274.4 405.6l-92.8 10.3c-12.4 1.4-22.9-9.1-21.5-21.5l10.3-92.8L388.8 83.2c3.8-3.8 10-3.8 13.8 0zm162-22.9l-48.8-48.8c-15.2-15.2-39.9-15.2-55.2 0l-35.4 35.4c-3.8 3.8-3.8 10 0 13.8l90.2 90.2c3.8 3.8 10 3.8 13.8 0l35.4-35.4c15.2-15.3 15.2-40 0-55.2zM384 346.2V448H64V128h229.8c3.2 0 6.2-1.3 8.5-3.5l40-40c7.6-7.6 2.2-20.5-8.5-20.5H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h352c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V306.2c0-10.7-12.9-16-20.5-8.5l-40 40c-2.2 2.3-3.5 5.3-3.5 8.5z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">Web Desk<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-8f25763 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>February 19, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"474ce0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<p>WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that achieving sustainable peace in Gaza is Pakistan\u2019s mission, emphasizing that the establishment of a free and sovereign Palestinian state is essential for lasting stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the inaugural session of the Gaza Peace Board, chaired by US President Donald Trump in Washington, the Prime Minister termed his participation in the meeting an honor and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSustainable peace in Gaza is our mission. We pray for success in achieving lasting peace. Today marks a golden chapter in history for peace in the Middle East,\u201d the Prime Minister stated.<\/p>\n<p>PM Shehbaz Sharif stressed that Palestinians must be granted their rights in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions, underscoring that an independent and sovereign Palestinian state is their legitimate right.<\/p>\n<p>He further stated that ceasefire violations in Gaza must come to an end to pave the way for durable peace and long-term regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister also appreciated President Donald Trump\u2019s role in conflict resolution, noting that his timely intervention helped prevent escalation during tensions between Pakistan and India.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s intervention prevented a major catastrophe in South Asia. The ceasefire saved thousands of precious lives,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>The Gaza Peace Board meeting aims to discuss post-conflict reconstruction, humanitarian assistance, and mechanisms to ensure sustainable peace in the region.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM termed his participation in the meeting an honor and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. 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