At a time when global responses to the unending Palestinian tragedy oscillate between hesitation and opportunism, Pakistan's position at the UN stands out for its moral clarity and diplomatic consistency. Islamabad's vote in favour of the latest UNSC resolution — despite its contentious origins as a US-drafted text tied to President Donald Trump's Gaza plan — was not an endorsement of geopolitical manoeuvring. Rather, as Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad made clear, it was a vote cast with the single purpose of stopping the bloodshed and protecting a besieged people who have endured far too much.

Pakistan's stance has always been guided by an unwavering principle — that peace in the Middle East is impossible without ending the occupation and recognising the Palestinians' inherent and uncondi

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