Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Former senator Mushtaq Ahmad has safely departed for Pakistan after being released from Israeli custody, where he was detained during the interception of the Gaza aid flotilla last week. The Pakistani Embassy in Jordan confirmed his safe departure, stating that all necessary arrangements were made under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to ensure his smooth return. His release marks the end of a tense episode that drew widespread concern across Pakistan.

Ahmad was freed from Israeli detention on Tuesday and transferred to Pakistan's embassy in Amman, where his condition and safety were confirmed by officials. Ishaq Dar announced that the former senator was in "good health and high spirits," expressing...