Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan has termed the recognition of independent state of Palestine by European countries a welcome step. In a statement, he said the Pakistani government endorses this important development and pays heartfelt congratulations to the Palestinian brothers on this progress. Speaking in favour of the Palestinian state, the minister said that finally the whole world has practically realized the atrocities of Israel in Palestine and it has been proven that everyone should come together for the freedom and independence of Palestine. He further said that Israel's brutality and oppression of innocent citizens has been revealed all over the world. Aleem Khan said the day is not far when Palestinians will be free and their independent state will be established. Source: Radio Pakistan