ISLAMABAD, 9 September, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan has welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to restrict imports of goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, describing the measure as an important step against violations of international law. The Foreign Office said Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had jointly welcomed the UK restrictions on imports, as well as measures targeting services linked to illegal Israeli settlements. In a joint statement, the eight countries called on the international community to adopt similar measures and take concrete steps to restrict trade with Israeli settlements. They also urged accountability for organisations and individuals involved in settlement activities. Pakistan said the continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory constitutes a blatant violation of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.