The Foreign Office on Thursday clarified that Iran has not sought any military assistance from Pakistan or made any request to move Iranian refugees to Pakistani territory, in the midst of increased tension between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
When he spoke at the weekly press release, FO speaker Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed that no formal request from Iran had been received for defense cooperation or refugee support. “We have not received any specific request for military support from Iran,” he said, adding, “there has also been no communication about the host of Iranian refugees.”
The spokesman noted that about 3,000 Pakistani nationals have returned from Iran in recent weeks, relieved by Pakistani diplomatic missions.
“We are grateful for the assistance that Iranian authorities are provided and praise the hard work for our consulates in Zahedan and Mashhad, as well as our Embassy in Tehran. We have a significant Pakistani community in Iran … so anyone who will come, he or she gets help moving to Pakistani,” he added.
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Khan, who expresses serious concern over escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, warned Khan of wider regional implications.
“What happens in Iran is a very serious topic. It imperiles the entire regional and global security structure and affects us deeply. The immediate priority is to find an amicable resolution and stop Israeli aggression,” he said.
He repeated Pakistan’s long -standing attitude to the question, condemned Israeli acts, and expressed unequivocal support to Iran.
“Pakistan’s attitude towards Iran is clear and consistent. We strongly condemn Israeli aggression and offer our full moral support to the Iranian people,” he said. “Israeli’s actions violating Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Under the UN Charter, Iran has the right to defend himself,” he added.
When asked whether Pakistan is trying to remain neutral in the unfolding of the Iran-Israel conflict, the spokesman answered.
“Our support for Iran is fundamental, unambiguous and unambiguous. It is unimaginable to any Pakistani – or the government – aside with Israel. We support diplomacy. We want this madness, this attack and this aggression against Iran to end,” he said.
In comments on Israeli strikes aimed at Iranian nuclear facilities, Khan called them an “obvious violation” of international laws and IAEA protection measures.
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In response to a question about Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent interaction with US President Donald Trump – where the latter reportedly noted that Pakistanis “understand Iran better” – the spokesman said such comments carry diplomatic weight.
“Courtesy is fundamental to human interaction, especially in diplomacy. These words are positive,” he said. “And that’s true – Pakistan has deep historical, cultural and linguistic ties with Iran.”
As for speculation that the United States may be seeking Pakistan’s help in the Middle East, similar to its role during the Afghanistan conflict, FO rejected such a view.
“There is no particular advantage that is asked or expanded,” Khan said. “Pakistan and the United States enjoy a broad, multifaceted relationship. We engage in regional and security issues within the framework of mutual cooperation and friendship.”
Separately condemned the Foreign Office also the recent regulatory changes introduced by India in the Ladakh region, and called them a violation of international law and the United Nations Security Council’s decisions on Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan urged India to immediately roll back to the measures.
“We support all efforts aimed at achieving a negotiated decision on ongoing hostilities and regional disputes,” the spokesman concluded.
