Islamabad: Foreign Office (FO) while terming the statements on Balochistan by certain United Nations (UN) human rights experts as based on selective and unverified reports has said that it is imperative to take into account , factual accuracy and complete context of the situation in public statements.
The recent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is good omen. Anti Pakistan bill in US Congress does not reflect bilateral relations. The matter of attack on Jaffar Express train has been raised with Afghan authorities. The reports regarding deployment Chinese military contingent in Balochistan for protection of citizens of Beijing in Balochistan are baseless and against the facts, this was stated by FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad Thursday.
Regarding the recent imposition of export restrictions by the US against Pakistan's commercial entities, the spokesperson noted that such biased and politically motivated actions are counterproductive to the objectives of global export controls and obstruct the legitimate access to technology for socio-economic development.
When asked about a bill introduced in the US House of Representatives about Pakistan, the spokesperson mentioned this is an initiative of a single individual legislature. He, however, said Pakistan believes the timing and context of the bill do not align well with the current positive dynamics of Pakistan-US bilateral relations based on mutual respect, understanding and non-interference in each other's affairs.
The spokesperson hoped the US congress will continue its supportive role in strengthening Pakistan-US ties and focus on avenues of mutual collaboration that benefits both the countries. He said Pakistan remains committed to constitutionalism, rule of law, protection of human rights and freedom of expression because it considers democracy as a vehicle for progress and prosperity.
Shafqat Ali Khan voiced concerns over the scores of raids conducted by Indian authorities on residences belonging to members of All Parties Hurriyat Conference in illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He said the intent of these raids is to crush dissent and intimidate the local people. He urged the Indian authorities to stop these oppressive measures and respect the fundamental rights and freedom of Kashmiri people including their right to self-determination.
The spokesperson welcomed the recently agreed upon limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine which prohibits attacks on energy infrastructure and ensures safe navigation in the Black Sea. He appreciated the active engagement of the US administration and its leadership in securing the agreement between Russia and Ukraine. He said we remain optimistic that the new momentum generated by these initial steps will eventually lead to comprehensive and permanent ceasefire.
About Pakistani journalists visit to Israel he said visit to Israel cannot be undertaken on Pakistani passport, Whatever visits of Israel were made earlier were dual nationals. No change in Pakistan stance on Israel has come.
He said it is very clearly mentioned in Pakistani passport that it is not valid for visit to Israel. Technically no Pakistani can enter into Israel on this passport. If some one enters then special arrangement for this purpose will have been made by that state.
He welcomed declaring TTP major threat in US intelligence report.
To a question he said that matter of star link and X is separate and technical matter
Dossiers on Indian terrorism in Pakistan territory have been shared with UN.