The Israeli media had alleged that Pakistan planned to supply nukes to Iran
Ansar Bhatti
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has rejected all statements emanating from India accusing Pakistan of any kind of involvement in recent developments that took place in Bangladesh.
Answering a question at her weekly media briefing in Islamabad today, the Spokesperson said these statements depict India’s disturbing obsession with Pakistan.
She said Indian political ledgers and their media have a habit of blaming Pakistan for their failures in domestic and foreign policy.
The Spokesperson said Pakistan and Bangladesh have positive relations which are continued to grow over the last several years.
She said the government and people of Pakistan have expressed their support and solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and we sincerely hope for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said we are confident that the resilient spirit and unity of the Bangladeshi people will lead them towards a harmonious future.
Replying to another question, the Spokesperson said Pakistan’s High Commissioner attended the inauguration ceremony of new Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Answering another question, she said Pakistan rejects statements of former Indian law enforcement officials blaming Pakistan for increase in attacks in Indian Illegally Jammu and Kashmir.
The Spokesperson said the Indian authorities and their media have a habit of blaming Pakistan for anything negative that happens under their watch.
She said we urge them to understand the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and take action in implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions to determine the future of the people of Jammu and Kashmir through an impartial plebiscite.
Responding to another question, the Spokesperson categorically rejected and termed as patently false a report carried by Israeli paper Jerusalem Post, alleging that Pakistan plans to supply Iran with Shaheen-III ballistic missiles if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
The Spokesperson said this is a critical time in the Middle East and we urge all parties, including the media, not to indulge in peddling of fake news.
