Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of ongoing assistance provided by Pakistan to the Palestinian people.

Ishaq Dar expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and West Bank, resulting from Israel's blatant violations of human rights.

Reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for the Palestinian cause, Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized on the need to enhance the provision of humanitarian relief to the Palestinian people as well as to extend educational assistance to the Palestinian students.

Meanwhile Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting on the future of football in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by the Minister and Secretary of Inter-Provincial Coordination, SAPM to DPM's Office, and the new leadership of Pakistan Football Federation.

The committee presented a forward-looking vision to rebuild football's critical foundational structures. Acknowledging past challenges due to administrative and political hurdles, the leadership emphasized the need to move ahead with a development agenda rooted in inclusivity, sustainability, and grassroots engagement. The committee reaffirmed to supporting this revival under the guidance and umbrella of FIFA.

The DPM/FM reiterated the government's strong resolve to support the revival of football, viewing it as a vital part of fostering national unity and pride.