Islamabad: Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed on Friday that the Prime Minister’s Office has initiated an inquiry into a letter penned by Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This move underscores the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
During the weekly briefing, Foreign Secretary Saira Sajjad Qazi reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to upholding human rights both domestically and internationally at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council. Pakistan emphasized collaboration with the United Nations Human Rights Mechanism to safeguard human rights globally.
Furthermore, Pakistan urged the High Commissioner’s Office to monitor the human rights situation in India’s illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and called for an inquiry commission to address the ongoing rights violations against Kashmiris.
Pakistan also condemned the recent tragedy where Israeli forces perpetrated a massacre against innocent Palestinians awaiting essential supplies. Additionally, Pakistan rejected India’s decision to ban factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, urging India to lift the ban and prioritize inclusivity and dialogue in resolving regional issues.
Regarding the energy sector, the federal cabinet’s energy committee made significant progress on the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project. Pakistan affirmed the project’s strategic importance and approved the construction of an 80 km pipeline in the initial phase to address energy needs.
The spokesperson clarified that there is currently no evidence of any third-party involvement in the project, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to pursuing strategic initiatives in its national interest. These developments reflect Pakistan’s proactive approach to addressing key issues and promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
