Islamabad: Foreign Office (FO) has said the matter of establishment of airbase by US in Bagram is social media rumors.
"However it is matter between governments of Afghanistan and US, this was said by FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan in his weekly press briefing here Thursday.
He held Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif is on two days visit of Belarus at the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
Several agreements are likely to be signed during visit to further fortify bilateral relations.
We have seen reports regarding suspension of tariff by US and suspension of visas of 14 countries by Saudi Arabia. We are in contact with the respective governments in this regard, he remarked.
We have seen accelerated tariff changes from US, he said adding PM has established a steering committee in this respect.
He stated Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with the Advisor for Foreign Affairs of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, Md. Touhid Hossain. The two leaders exchanged Eid greetings, discussed areas of mutual interest, and reiterated their commitment for future engagements and cooperation.
He also held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HH Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud. The two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed commitment to strengthen existing fraternal ties between the two brotherly countries.
He said Pakistan in the strongest possible terms condemns the continued aggression and atrocities committed by Israeli occupying forces in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly in Gaza. The indiscriminate violence has claimed thousands of innocent Palestinian lives, including women, children, medical personnel, journalists and humanitarian workers, marking yet another dark chapter in Israel's brutal occupation.
He added Pakistan reaffirms full support to the upcoming high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of Question of Palestine and the implementation of two-state solution.
He under the direction of Prime Minister Muhamamd Shehbaz Sharif, the Government of Pakistan dispatched relief goods for the earthquake victims in Myanmar.
He stated the human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continue unabated. The Indian authorities once again decided to deny permission to hold Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the historic Jama Masjid and Eidgah in Srinagar. The worshippers were also barred from gathering at the Jama Masjid during the holy night of Laila-tul-Qadr. The Indian authorities are in the habit of enforcing similar curbs in Srinagar for past several years.
Restraining the ordinary people from congregating on special religious occasions poses serious challenges to the religious freedom of Muslims in IIOJK. The Kashmiri people's rights to freely practice their religion and of peaceful Assembly must be respected.
Pakistan has important relations with Afghanistan. Pakistan has always stood with Afghan brothers and sisters in hard times. However making our borders safe and secure is our policy. Government is implementing IRFP in phases. We are in contact with all stake holders in this regard, he remarked.
We will see the information about participation of the prisoner brought from UK to Pakistan in social gatherings. Our record on Tahwar Rana says he did not get renew Pakistani citizenship since last two years.