Hawzah News Agency- the conference "Martyrs of Resistance and Renewal of Pledge" was organized by the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan in Islamabad, with scholars, intellectuals, and various segments of the public participating.
At the event, Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, head of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan, stressed the need for Pakistan to play a constructive role in resolving the Yemen crisis, stating that Pakistan should adopt an independent stance and pave the way for a ceasefire, dialogue, and peace in Yemen.
He noted that Pakistan's parliament unanimously resolved in 2015 that the country would not participate in the Yemen conflict, and that departing from this parliamentary decision under current conditions would run counter to the national interest, political independence, and the will of the Pakistani people.
Referring to Yemen's proposal for Pakistan to play a mediating role, the head of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan said he had written to the prime minister to highlight the sensitivity and importance of the issue, and had also asked the foreign minister how Pakistan could play a mediator's role when it was itself becoming a party to the conflict.
Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri condemned attacks and pressure on Yemen, stating that the Yemeni people are being pressured and punished for supporting the oppressed Palestinian nation and protesting the Zionist regime's aggression.
He noted that Yemen has taken a principled stance by declaring solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza and challenging the Zionist regime's interests. "We stand with the oppressed people of Yemen and condemn the crimes and oppression committed against them, regardless of which power is involved," he said.
Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri emphasized that Pakistan's foreign policy should not serve the interests and demands of another country but should be formulated on the basis of independence, national interest, and humanitarian and Islamic principles.
In another part of his remarks, the head of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan condemned US and Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that the aggressors imagined that by attacking Iran and martyring its leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, they could intimidate the proud Iranian nation and force it to surrender within hours—but this calculation proved wrong.
He added that history testifies that great empires have also faced decline and fall as a result of their misguided strategies, arrogance, and miscalculations. Iran stood firm against these aggressions by relying on dignity, courage, prudence, and perseverance.
Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri described support for the oppressed Palestinian people and resistance to the Zionist regime's domination in the region as a principled stance and stressed the need to adhere to this approach.
Referring to US and Zionist plans to change the region's political and geographical map, dismember countries, and destroy resistance movements, he stated that these plans pose a serious threat to regional security and stability.
The head of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan emphasized that the current war is not merely about Iran but is directly linked to the future of the entire region, the Palestinian issue, and the common interests of the Islamic Ummah. Therefore, he said, Pakistan must make independent decisions in its foreign policy and must not jeopardize its independence, sovereignty, and national dignity to please global powers.
Criticism of Flattery-Based Diplomacy; National Dignity
Criticizing the approach of some Pakistani officials in the field of diplomacy, he said that, unfortunately, the country's rulers have mistaken flattery and sycophancy toward global powers for diplomacy.
Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri added that actions such as unnecessary praise of rulers like Donald Trump and efforts to win their favor by proposing nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize are incompatible with Pakistan's national dignity and prestige.
He noted that the dignity of nations is not achieved by bowing to great powers but is the result of self-respect, principled positions, and defense of national interests and independence.
The head of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan added that no government can achieve stability and endurance without public trust. Neither nuclear power, nor military capability, nor tools of pressure and authoritarianism can substitute for the support and trust of the people.
Other speakers, while commemorating the martyrs of resistance and honoring their sacrifices, emphasized support and solidarity with the oppressed nations of Palestine and Yemen, the need to preserve Pakistan's independence and national sovereignty, strengthen Islamic Ummah unity, and adhere to the constitution and the rule of law.
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