The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has issued a response regarding the suspension of American assistance to Pakistan.
The Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan addressed the question during a weekly briefing, saying the government is currently undergoing the recent orders of the US president and is in communication with US officials about the aid situation.
Khan emphasized that the US and Pakistan have collaborated on different programs across different sectors for years, and Pakistan remains engaged in the United States for help.
He also expressed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen financial relations with the United States.
In terms of relations between the United States and India, Khan refrained from commenting and saying that Pakistan’s relations with the United States are solid. He also clarified that the American Aid Freeze applies to all countries for 90 days, and cooperation continues in various sectors, including through US assistance to Pakistan.
The spokesman also noted that American business people regularly visit Pakistan and that such visits are not coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs but are part of regular business activities.
In addition, Khan discussed upcoming naval exercises planned from 7 to 12 February 2025, where 60 countries will participate, with the aim of promoting peace and cooperation.
Khan provided updates on the return of 22 Pakistani nationals of Morocco after a tragic boat event. He assured that steps are taken to their safe return, although further details of the incident were not revealed because of its sensitivity.
In addition, Pakistan condemned attacks on Saudi hospitals in Sweden and Israeli aggression in the West Bank. He also announced a bilateral political consultation meeting between Pakistan and Doha on February 5, 2025, led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Finally, Khan highlighted the presence of 770 Pakistani prisoners in Indian prisons and repeated Pakistan’s concerns about US weapons used in terrorism in Pakistan specifically from Afghanistan, and emphasized that Pakistan has repeatedly raised this issue on various forums.
