Islamabad: Foreign Office (FO) while rejecting documentary by Germany-based broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) on Pakistan’s nuclear programme has said efforts have been made to distort the facts and create misperceptions therein.
Pakistan nuclear command and control system is safe , strong and effective in accordance with international standard. DW should uphold fundamental journalistic norms.
Tahir Andrabi said in his weekly press briefing Thursday the documentary was merely a repetition of ‘hackneyed and speculative commentary’ supported by biased sources.
He stated that the programme reflected either a ‘profound misunderstanding’ of Pakistan’s nuclear history and policy evolution or a deliberate disregard for the rationale behind the country’s nuclear programme.
Commenting on DW’s decision to broadcast the documentary, the FO spokesperson said presenting such content could harm the broadcaster’s credibility and reputation for professional journalism.
He stressed that responsible journalism required thorough verification, balanced analysis and proper context rather than promoting unverified claims and assumptions.
He said last Friday, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar participated in the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Kyrgyz Republic. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the SCO Charter, regional connectivity, peace, and CPEC, while inviting SCO Member States to the 2027 CHS Summit in Pakistan. On the sidelines, he held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyz Republic, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and called on the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. He also conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to assume the SCO Chairmanship for 2026-27.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar addressed an interactive session at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with U.S. Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and a 33-member U.S Business Delegation two days ago on 28 July 2026. DPM/FM highlighted the positive momentum in Pakistan-U.S. relations and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced parliamentary engagement, economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.
Turning to developments in Palestine: on 24 July 2026, the Foreign Ministers of eight Arab-Islamic countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israeli actions and restrictions in Jerusalem, particularly concerning Al-Aqsa Mosque. They called on the international community to uphold international law, protect the rights of Palestinians, and preserve the religious and historical status of the Holy City.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty.Palestine issue was discussed in detail; the two Ministers expressed grave concern over the situation in Palestine, calling for an immediate end to hostilities, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and respect for international law, while also discussing coordinated diplomatic efforts in support of the Palestinian people and emphasizing dialogue to preserve regional peace and stability.
Pakistan and Egypt held the 10th Round of Annual Bilateral Consultations virtually on 21 July 2026, we issued PR on this. The Pakistan side was led by Additional Secretary (Middle East) Mr Zahid Hussain, while the Egyptian delegation was headed by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Ambassador Amr Hamza. The two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and agreed to further enhance engagement in trade, investment, education, culture, science, and people-to-people exchanges, and also reaffirmed coordination on regional and multilateral issues.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s stance that diplomacy and dialogue remained the ‘only viable path forward’ to resolve disputes and reduce tensions.
‘We welcome all efforts aimed at sustaining cessation of hostilities and resumption of dialogue between Iran and the US,’ Andrabi said, adding that Pakistan remained engaged in diplomatic efforts and would continue its role.
Pakistan urges restraint, calls for revival of Islamabad MoU
The FO spokesperson said negotiations were continuing to normalise the situation, particularly regarding tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and to support de-escalation efforts.
He said Pakistan was making its ‘utmost’ efforts to bring both sides back to the framework of the Islamabad MoU so that outstanding issues could be addressed in the spirit of the agreement and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement issued on June 22.
Andrabi urged the United States and Iran to show ‘maximum restraint’ and honour their commitment to restart technical-level talks under the Islamabad MoU and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement.
The US-Iran MoU was signed on June 18 following weeks of diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the wider Middle East conflict through continued negotiations.
However, tensions escalated again on July 7 after Iran targeted commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker, accusing Washington of violating the agreement. The incident was followed by multiple rounds of US strikes on Iranian military targets.
The conflict later expanded as Yemen’s Houthi rebels imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, adding another major shipping route to the crisis.
On Wednesday, the conflict spread to additional fronts after explosions struck a natural gas loading facility in Egypt and reports emerged that a US-owned floating storage tanker was hit by a drone.
US military carries out ‘heavy wave’ of retaliatory strikes on Iran for attack on bases Meanwhile, the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes against Iran-backed paramilitary groups in Iraq in response to attacks targeting US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
On Thursday, after a nearly week-long pause, the US launched fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for Tehran’s targeting of American bases in Jordan. He said Pakistan was making its ‘utmost’ efforts to bring both sides back to the framework of the Islamabad MoU so that outstanding issues could be addressed in the spirit of the agreement and the Pakistan-Qatar joint statement issued on June 22.
The spokesperson said Pakistan has issued visas to Sikh Yatris in large number.
Election in Azad Kashmir are routine democratic process. No formal reservations were placed before foreign office by international community in this regard.
He stated India should not talk on Azad Kashmir matters while human rights situation in Occupied Kashmir is highly adverse. Pakistan talks of right of self determination of people of Kashmir while India is opposed to right to self determination to Kashmiris. This is basic difference between Pakistan and India.