Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, has rejected the U.S. concerns regarding a possible PTI Ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party as unacceptable and intrusive assertions. She noted that these worries are considered interference in Pakistan’s affairs and should be avoided by all countries. The issue of political parties should remain strictly within the purview of Pakistani domestic politics.
Response to Afghan Attacks and Counter-Terrorism Efforts
In a recent media briefing session, Baloch discussed the TTP attack at the Bannu military camp. He also touched upon the PTI Ban, revealing that Pakistan had expressed its strong reservations about these attacks and the PTI Ban to the interim Afghan government through diplomatic channels. According to her, Pakistani authorities have told their counterparts from Afghanistan that they knew where terrorists reside. In her view, it is wrong for Pakistan to use Afghanistan territory as a base for attacking Hafiz Gul Bahadur, which must be dealt with immediately. While reaffirming their commitment to fighting terrorism and ensuring national security, Baloch said intelligence about terrorist organizations has been given to Afghanistan.
Immigration Policies and Regional Security
Baloch also discussed immigration policies in connection to Pakistan stating that the country adheres strictly to law deporting individuals who break laws regularly. Furthermore, she stressed that illegal Afghans in Pakistan are constantly being repatriated back home repeatedly. Also, she condemned the recent attack carried out on Imam Bargah Ali ibn Abi Talib Muscat on 9 Muharram describing it as a barbarous terrorist act while showing sympathy with those affected by such acts of violence and emphasizing joint efforts against terrorism.
Condemnation of Israeli Attacks and Support for Kashmir
Moreover, she castigated Israel’s raid on Palestinian refugee camps acknowledging the Khan Younis camp assault that killed nineteen Palestinians specifically. Hence terming them violations of United Nations regulations again confirming that support for the Palestine cause remains unswerving in Pakistan. Baloch also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the Kashmiri people. Pledging that it would continue supporting them through moral and political help.
Upcoming Diplomatic Engagements
Baloch had other information about diplomatic engagements between the two countries. She added that Rashid Meredov, who is Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister. Will soon visit Pakistan for a detailed discussion of bilateral relations. In addition, she hailed the recent judicial decisions. As a sign that the judiciary was playing its role effectively in Pakistan. As a result, her statements generally depict what Pakistan thinks on various national and international issues. Thereby showing its sovereignty and readiness to address both internal and external challenges.
