FM Jilani, UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah discuss escalating situation in Gaza.

ISLAMABAD -- In the wake of the escalating situation in Gaza, Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani engaged in a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, on Saturday.

The discussion primarily revolved around the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians in the region. They also emphasised the importance of a coordinated response to address the crisis.

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani took to social media to share details of the conversation, posting on X, "Received a call from HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Foreign Minister of UAE. We discussed the escalating situation in Gaza, the urgent need for cessation of hostilities, and protection of civilians. A coordinated response was emphasized."

The UAE's outreach to Pakistan comes at a critical juncture as Saudi Arabia prepares to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on October 18.

The meeting is set to take place at the General Secretariat headquarters in Jeddah...