The FO spokesperson stated that Pakistan is awaiting additional details regarding the Asif Merchant case
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly refuted claims made in a recent report by the Jerusalem Post, which alleged that Pakistan had provided Shaheen-3 missiles to Iran.
In a clear and firm response, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch dismissed these reports as entirely baseless and false. “The claims about supplying Shaheen-3 missiles to Iran are unequivocally false,” she stated, emphasizing the need to consider the source and the potentially malicious agenda behind such unfounded allegations.
The spokesperson highlighted the sensitivity of the current geopolitical climate in the Middle East, urging all parties, including media outlets, to act responsibly and avoid spreading misinformation. “This is a critical time in the Middle East, and all parties, including the media, should refrain from disseminating fake news,” she added.
Involvement in Bangladesh
The FO also rejected allegations of Pakistan’s involvement in Bangladesh following the ousting of the Sheikh Hasina government. During a weekly briefing, the spokesperson clarified that Pakistan maintains positive relations with Bangladesh, stating that Indian claims regarding Pakistan’s involvement in the situation are baseless and built on falsehoods. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended congratulations to Professor Younis and expressed a desire for collaborative efforts. The spokesperson expressed hope that the situation in Bangladesh would return to normal soon.
Pakistan Awaits Further Details on Asif Merchant Case
Regarding the arrest of Asif Merchant in the United States, the FO spokesperson mentioned that Pakistan is awaiting further details of the case from the US. She noted that more can be discussed once this information is received. The spokesperson emphasized that Pakistan values its relationship with the United States and expressed hope that the US Congress will play a role in improving these ties.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with its Palestinian brothers and sisters during this challenging time, pledging continued political and diplomatic support for its Kashmiri brothers and sisters as well.
