PM Shehbaz Sharif Demands Return of Pakistanis Detained on Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

PM Shehbaz Sharif Demands Return of Pakistanis on Gaza Aid Flotilla

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appreciated the dignified participation of Pakistani nationals in the Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission to Gaza, and demanded their safe return after Israeli forces intercepted the aid convoy.

In a post on X, the prime minister praised Pakistani citizens, including Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, Mazhar Saeed Shah, Wajahat Ahmed, Dr. Osama Riaz, Ismail Khan, Syed Aziz Nizami, and Fahad Ishtiaq, among others, who joined the Gaza aid flotilla to deliver humanitarian relief.

“This initiative represents the peace-loving aspirations of the Pakistani people, their struggle for justice, and their spirit of helping those in need,” PM Shehbaz remarked.

He reaffirmed that the Government of Pakistan fully supports the principles of respect for human life, safe access, and uninterrupted humanitarian aid to Gaza, while demanding the swift and dignified return of its citizens.

Condemnation of Israeli Attack on Sumud Flotilla
In another post on X, PM Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack by Israeli forces on the Sumud Gaza flotilla, which carried more than 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries on a mission to supply urgent aid to Gaza.

Calling the incident “barbarity”, the prime minister said:

“Peace must be given a chance and humanitarian aid must reach those in need.”

He prayed for the safety of all those illegally detained by Israeli forces and called for their immediate release.

Humanitarian Mission to Gaza

The Sumud Flotilla was organized to deliver life-saving supplies to the besieged people of Gaza. Pakistan’s participation highlighted the country’s solidarity with Palestinians and its consistent call for humanitarian corridors.

The government emphasized that it will continue to advocate for justice, humanitarian aid access, and the protection of human rights in Gaza.