Pakistan’s Foreign Office has firmly denied reports claiming that Pakistan supplied Shaheen-3 missiles to Iran.
During a weekly media briefing, spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch clarified that these allegations are baseless and incorrect.
The controversy surfaced as Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar attended the OIC Foreign Ministers’ Conference in Saudi Arabia, where he addressed the ongoing situation in Gaza and condemned Israel’s actions.
In her statement, Baloch emphasized Pakistan’s position on various regional issues. She reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and called for an end to Israel’s siege on Gaza. She also addressed other geopolitical issues, noting Pakistan’s observance of a day of solidarity for Kashmiris and refuting India’s claims of Pakistani involvement in insurgencies in occupied Kashmir.
Responding to inquiries about a Pakistani citizen detained in the United States, Baloch stated that the Pakistani government is actively engaged and awaiting further details from U.S. authorities. She highlighted ongoing counter-terrorism and security cooperation channels between Pakistan and the U.S. and expressed hope for continued positive engagement with the U.S. Congress to foster bilateral relations.
Additionally, Baloch dismissed accusations from Indian media about Pakistani involvement in recent events in Bangladesh as unfounded, attributing them to India’s persistent fixation with Pakistan. She also addressed the status of Pakistani citizens abroad, confirming that there is no visa ban from the UAE on Pakistani nationals and that the Pakistani High Commission is closely monitoring the situation of Pakistani students in Bangladesh and recent developments in the UK.
Baloch’s statements aim to clarify Pakistan’s stance on these complex international issues and counter misinformation affecting its international relations.
