Islamabad: Foreign Office has rejected the statement made by the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the 26th constitutional amendment saying it is based on misinformation and inaccurate understanding of the developments in Pakistan.At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad Thursday Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has made unwarranted and misplaced conclusions based on media reports, social media posts and speculative analysis of manifestly political nature.The spokesperson advised the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to focus on actual and grave situation of human rights violations where either the international human rights have been rendered ineffective or draconian laws have been enacted to oppress the illegally occupied peoples.When asked about blacklisting of about two dozen companies by the US, the Spokesperson said Pakistan considers the latest action as biased and poli tically motivated. Similar listings of commercial entities in the past were based on mere suspicion. She said it involved items not listed under export control regime and yet were considered sensitive under broad catch-all provisions. She said it is widely known that some countries while claiming strict adherence to non-proliferation norms have conveniently waived licensing requirements for advanced military technologies to their favourite nations. She said such double standards and discriminatory practices undermine the credibility of global nonproliferation regimes, increase military asymmetries and endanger international peace and security.The spokesperson confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has written a letter to the US President requesting for a favourable consideration of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's mercy petition on humanitarian grounds. She said Pakistan has remained in contact with the US to extend all possible support for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's welfare.Responding to a question, Mumtaz Zahra Bal och said Pakistan has never accepted the validity of Indian constitution in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. She said the people of Jammu and Kashmir shall decide their own future on the basis of the UN Security Council resolutions.She said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is currently in Samoa, leading the Pakistan delegation at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).This morning, the Deputy Prime Minister participated in the Commonwealth Intergenerational Youth Dialogue. In his speech on the occasion, he emphasized the transformative role of youth in shaping future policies and a resilient and inclusive Commonwealth. He outlined the steps taken by Pakistan for youth empowerment including the establishment of a platform for young parliamentarians; and its contributions in establishment of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA), which provides a platform for youth leadership in education, employment, and sustainability.The Deputy Prime Minister also delivered a keynote address at the Commonwealth Business Forum. He underscored the important role of the Forum as a platform for collaboration in trade and investment. He called for increased investment in digital infrastructure and transformative technologies to accelerate economic modernization and enhanced productivity across the Commonwealth.The Deputy Prime Minister has also attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting ahead of the Heads of Government Meeting scheduled for tomorrow. In the Ministerial Meeting, he emphasized Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the core principles of the Commonwealth, particularly in fostering resilient societies and advancing inclusive and equitable development. He highlighted the alignment of the Commonwealth's progressive priorities-gender equality and intergenerational dialogue-with Pakistan's dedication to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the importance of collaboration amon g the Commonwealth nations in building societies that can withstand and adapt to global challenges. He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to climate adaptation and disaster resilience and outlined its efforts to enhance disaster response coordination and implementing nationwide environmental preservation projects. He also expressed Pakistan's full support to the Commonwealth in working with Member States to develop robust solutions to common challenges.In Samoa, the Deputy Prime Minister has held meetings with Prime Minister of Samoa Ms. Fiame Naomi Mata'afa; Foreign Minister of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan; Foreign Minister of Rwanda Mr. Olivier J. P. Nduhungirehe; Deputy Foreign Minister of South Africa, Ms. Anna Thandi Moraka; Foreign Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis; the Trade Minister of Togo; and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland.As the Gaza genocide continues unabated the Israeli occupation forces continue to act with impunity in occupied Palestine and Lebanon.We unequ ivocally condemn the brutal and indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahiya, which resulted in the tragic loss of over 80 Palestinian lives, including women and children. Its siege of northern Gaza and the ensuing humanitarian situation is a blot on human conscience.Targeting densely populated residential areas without warning and collective punishment of civilians by depriving them of food, water and essential medicines constitute war crimes.As Israel continues its aggression against the civilian population in Lebanon, the UN peacekeepers have become the latest victim of Israeli aggression. Pakistan strongly condemns the deliberate and unlawful attacks by Israeli forces on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers.The Peacekeepers must be able to fulfill their mission without fear of attack or obstruction. We appreciate that despite the attacks, the UNIFIL has remained operational. Pakistan calls upon the international community to press Israel to cease all aggressive actions against UNIFIL immediately and forthwith cease its attacks against the people of Palestine and Lebanon.Israel should also be held accountable for its war crimes and crimes against humanity and the people of Palestine should be protected from the Israeli aggression.The 27 October 2024 will be marked as 'Black Day' in Pakistan and around the world, on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the Indian troops' landing in Srinagar. The Kashmiri people have never accepted Indian occupation of their land and persistent denial of their right to self-determination. Their aspirations for their rights and liberty remain alive despite decades of occupation and suppression.She underscored Pakistan will continue to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to our Kashmiri brothers and sisters for the just and peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions.