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Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 28th November 2025

Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Assalam-o-Alaikum,

Welcome to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Let me begin with a roundup of this week's activities.

We begin with the Prime Minister of Pakistan's official visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain from 26-27 November 2025.

The Prime Minister met with the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, where he received the revered award of Order of Bahrain (First Class).

The Prime Minister also met with the Crown Prince of Bahrain, His Royal Highness Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister highlighted the potential to increase bilateral trade, currently over USD 550 million, to USD 1 billion within three years, supported by the Pakistan-GCC Free Trade Agreement, which is at advanced stage of finalization and also because of recently eased visa requirements.

For deeper economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain, the Prime Minister invited Bahraini investors to explore opportunities in food security, IT, construction, mines and minerals, healthcare, renewable energy, and tourism.

Upon the conclusion of discussions, the leaders expressed confidence that they will translate into tangible outcomes, further elevating Pakistan-Bahrain relations across strategic, economic, security and people-to-people domains.
The two sides held detailed discussions on Pakistan-Bahrain historic ties, including Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's role in representing Bahrain as its lawyer.

While accompanying the Prime Minister on his visit, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain, H.E. Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen Pakistan-Bahrain relations, with a special focus on economic cooperation, particularly in fintech and banking. They also discussed exploring central bank collaboration and establishing joint teams to develop a roadmap for enhanced economic partnership.

The visit underscored Pakistan's continued engagement with the Kingdom of Bahrain, aimed at fostering a results-oriented and strategic partnership between the two countries.

The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran visited Pakistan from 25 to 26 November 2025 during which he held formal delegation-level talks with the National Security Advisor, Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik, and also called on the President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, and the Chief of Army Staff.

In these interactions, the two sides discussed a wide range of areas, including political engagement; trade and economic collaboration; counter-terrorism and border security; regional connectivity; and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides agreed to deepen ties in a manner that promotes mutual prosperity and contributes to regional peace and stability.

The two sides also held comprehensive exchanges on key regional and international developments, emphasizing the importance of close coordination, and the peaceful settlement of disputes to advance shared objectives of stability and progress. Pakistan and Iran expressed their resolve to continue working together at regional and multilateral fora.

The visit further strengthened the positive momentum in Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations, fostering greater cooperation and promoting mutual understanding.

On Remarks made by the Indian Defense Minister on Pakistan's Sindh province. We strongly condemn such delusional and dangerously revisionist remarks in clear violation of international law, the inviolability of recognized borders, and the sovereignty of states.

Such provocative rhetoric cannot divert attention from the plight of Indian citizens, particularly vulnerable minority communities suffering discrimination rooted in faith-based prejudice and historical distortions. India would also do well to address the persistent grievances of the peoples in its northeast, many of whom continue to face systematic marginalization, identity-based persecution, and cycles of state-enabled violence.

While Pakistan remains committed to peaceful resolution of all disputes with India on the basis of justice, equity and established international legal norms, Pakistan is firmly resolved to safeguard its security, national independence and sovereignty.

We have also noted with grave concern the findings by the United Nations Experts on India's illegal measures in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

The United Nations report, once again, underscores the severe and systematic human rights violations endured by the Kashmiri people under Indian occupation.

The UN experts have rightly raised alarm at extensive arbitrary arrest and detention of nearly 2,800 Kashmiri individuals, including journalists, students, and human rights advocates. The persistent application of draconian legislation, such as the Public Safety Act (PSA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), has facilitated indefinite and unjustifiable detentions.

Kashmiris under illegal Indian occupation are suffering from torture, custodial deaths, incommunicado detention, denial of due legal process and family contact, punitive demolitions and forced evictions, recurring communication blackouts, and suppression of press freedom — including the blocking of 8,000 social media accounts — as well as the rise in hate speech.

These findings reaffirm Pakistan's longstanding concerns regarding state-sponsored persecution of Kashmiri Muslims as well as discrimination against minorities across India.

Across India, lynching, and harassment directed at Kashmiris and Muslim communities are equally deplorable and deeply troubling.

Pakistan calls upon India to cease its coercive measures and to unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained in IIOJK. We further urge India to take concrete steps to end the persecution of all religious minorities, particularly Muslims Christians and others.

Pakistan reiterates its commitment to a peaceful, just, and enduring resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Pakistan will continue to extend moral, political, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle against foreign occupation and for right to self-determination.

Pakistan has noted with deep concern that Flag-hoisting at the so-called "Ram Temple" constructed on the site of the historic Babri Mosque in Ayodhya with deep concern. The Babri Mosque, a centuries-old place of worship, was demolished on 6 December 1992 by the extremist mobs inspired by fascist ideologies. The subsequent judicial processes in India, which acquitted those responsible and permitted construction of a temple on the demolished mosque's site, speak volumes about the Indian state's discriminatory approach towards minorities.

Pakistan calls on the international community to take cognizance of the rising Islamophobia, hate speech and hate-motivated attacks in India. The United Nations and relevant international bodies must play a constructive role in safeguarding Islamic heritage and ensuring protection of the religious and cultural rights of all minorities.

Pakistan, in the strongest possible terms, condemns these attacks across Gaza which have resulted in the deaths of several Palestinian civilians, including women and children, and have left many more wounded.

Such actions constitute a blatant violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the recently concluded peace agreement at Sharm el-Sheikh. These attacks also undermine international efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.

Pakistan reaffirms its principled position in favor of the establishment of an independent, sovereign, viable, and contiguous State of Palestine, based on pre-June 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the term from 2026-2028. Elections of this body were held at OPCW in The Hague this week.

Being an active member of the OPCW, Pakistan has previously served on the Executive Council since its ratification of the CWC in 1997. It has contributed constructively towards the fulfillment of the objectives of the CWC and regularly hosts OPCW routine inspections at its relevant facilities. The re-election of Pakistan to the 41-member Executive Council of the OPCW is a testament to Pakistan's positive role within the Organization, reaffirming the confidence of Member States in Pakistan's ability to provide effective leadership and impetus to the work of the OPCW.

I thank you all.

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(Muhammad Saleh Zaafir, The News): World Sikh Council has offered Pakistan support in wake of the unsavoury statement made by the Indian Defense Minister on Sindh. I would like your comment on this generous offer by the All-World Sikh Council.

Spokesperson: The provocative statement by the Indian Defence Minister has raised alarm among all thinking and conscientious organizations vested in peace, security, stability and upholding of international law. For us, all these statements are important.

We are, particularly, very positively overwhelmed by the statements coming from Sindh itself and from the Sindhi diaspora in favour of Pakistan.

Sindh was one of the first of the erstwhile British India to opt for Pakistan in a democratic expression of the aspiration of the people of Sindh. As part of our federation, Sindh is a blooming flower in the mosaic of our federation.

Therefore, the statement from Indian Defence Minister was deeply troubling, and we welcome all the statements made in opposition to that.

I would not venture into fighting scenarios but what I would urge India is to refrain from issuing such provocative statements for a very grave consequence on not just on our bilateral relations, but also on the wider peace security of the region and beyond.

(Zeeshan Yousafzai, Dunya News): I have a few questions. Firstly, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, India does not provide numerical data regarding floods but rather just conveys the severity of imminent floods to Pakistan. The other day, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, in the Senate, also stated that the last point of contact from India was during the period from 24th August 2025 to 10th September 2025. Rather than approaching the office of Pakistan's Indus Water Commissioner, India circumvents it and instead contacts the Foreign Office directly. What is your stance on this? Secondly, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran just visited Pakistan. We are aware that the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project has been completed by the Iranian side and in the past, Iran also announced its intent to take the matter to the Permanent Court of Arbitration on delays from the Pakistani side. So, are any ongoing discussions taking place on this matter? Lastly, I would like your comment on the recent update shared by the officials of the Ministry of Interior on a purported ban on UAE visas for Pakistanis and that visas only to holders of diplomatic and official passports are being issued.

Spokesperson: Firstly, on the exchange of water data, yes, you are right. India has not shared data under the auspices of the Indus Waters Treaty. There may have been some data sharing bilaterally, outside the auspices of the Indus Water Commission and the Indus Waters Treaty during the monsoon season. I am not, however, aware of the exact date when it was last shared by the Indian side.

This Indian action to not follow the prescribed procedures of data sharing under the Indus Waters Treaty is a matter of grave concern. Under the treaty, there is no such provision of abeyance. Therefore, Indian actions constitute as a violation of the treaty.

More importantly, the rhetoric emerging from New Delhi, accompanying this violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, very significantly, points towards the weaponization of water, which is a breach of international law, particularly international humanitarian law.

The leadership remains cognizant of this threat of water weaponization. You may know that there was a meeting of the neutral expert in Vienna recently. Pakistan participated in the meetings. We are following up on this water data issue and broader water issues under the Indus Waters Treaty at all relevant fora.

On Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, I believe, the issue was discussed during the bilateral political consultations held a week prior to the visit of Dr. Larijani. I am not sure if this issue was discussed during visit of Dr. Larijani. The matter remains on the agenda of both sides and I think there is a general sense that the matter will be resolved bilaterally.

On UAE visas, yes, this news came in yesterday's papers and I immediately checked with my predecessor, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan who is currently in the UAE. We follow these developments very closely. There is no such new regulation from the UAE on visas. Perhaps this was a statement made in the relevant body of the National Assembly based on prior record.

As you know, there has been progress on this issue, particularly with regard to official and diplomatic passports of Pakistani nationals, and also, in certain instances, for business and other kinds of visas. There is no new regulation on restrictive measures from UAE.

(Zafar Malik, Mainichi Japanese): Yesterday, there was terrorist attack in the US behind which the perpetrator was an Afghan national who came to the US under the Operation Allies Welcome program. Approximately 300,000-400,000 Afghan nationals are currently residing in Pakistan under the same program and waiting for permission to travel to the US. Like the US, is Pakistan also expected to review its policy on Afghan nationals?

Spokesperson: The Afghan nationals who are based in Pakistan are being treated as per their categorization in our own system, i.e.: undocumented or illegal nationals, registered refugees, and the legitimate visa holders who are here in Pakistan either for work or business or education.

So, we are following these three categories. I am not aware of whether we have cross classified these three categories with respect to their processes into admission into the US or Europe or in other parts of the world. Our authorities remain fully cognizant of the mechanism of addressing the issue of Afghan nationals.

(Waseem Abbasi, Arab News): I would like your comment on reports in the international media which say that Saudi Arabia has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve this current crisis.

Spokesperson: I have not seen any such move made, officially. But as I said in my previous briefing, and also in principle, we welcome mediations.

However, I am not aware of any such offer made officially by the Saudi side.

(Anas Mallick, Capital TV): I have a few questions. Last year, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch gave us some figures of Afghans who were waiting to be sent to third countries. The figure was close to 26,000 Afghans at that time last year in July. We also saw that Pakistan and Germany had also reached an agreement on the matter of repatriation of Afghan refugees which led to two meetings between the Pakistani Foreign Minister and the German Foreign Minister, first in New York, and then, recently, in Brussels as well. Could you update us on the status of those Afghans who were awaiting to be repatriated to third countries, particularly in Germany? Because as per media reports, Pakistan has somehow agreed to extend such cases till the end of the year. Secondly, we have seen that over the course of the week, we saw cross border attacks from Afghanistan in Pakistan, including Peshawar, behind which Afghan nationals were allegedly involved. There have also been allegations from across the border, from the Afghan Taliban regime, that ISIS is being harbored across in Pakistan. Has this matter been taken up with the Afghan Taliban regime? Lastly, Dr. Larijani, during his recent visit to Pakistan, made two important points while speaking to the press at the Iranian Embassy on Wednesday: i. With regard to the strategic partnership, he said that a blank check has been given to Pakistan and that the ball now lies in Pakistan's court, ii. He stated that an agreement has been reached for conduct of trade in local currencies. I would like your comments and confirmation of these two points?

Spokesperson: Firstly, on Afghan refugees awaiting repatriation, you mentioned the figure stood at 26,000 in 2024, I am not aware of the latest figure. However, we have, at times, raised concerns on the delayed visa processes in getting these Afghan nationals to their respective destinations. We have been urging the relevant authorities to expedite this process. After all, these individuals were almost evicted from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. At that point in time, these countries had pleaded Pakistan to accept these individuals, which we did, in broader humanitarian context. I am not aware of exactly how many of them have received their legal documents to travel to a third country. I can check and get back to you on this.

This claim of ISIS in Pakistan is outrageous. It is a figment of the imagination of the Afghan Taliban regime. Afghan side wants to externalize this menace of terrorism, which inherently is on their own soil and of their own making. They want to externalize it to Pakistan, naming various organizations. Any extremist terrorist element in Pakistan is treated, is dealt, as per our laws. This statement, of presence of any ISIS in Pakistan is totally baseless.

On Dr. Larijani's visit, we welcome his statement on strategic partnership. It echoes the broad sentiment of Pakistani leadership that we have a lot of avenues to explore to further our strategic partnership. In that sense, the idea that we have a potential beyond our existing cooperation. This is what we understand Dr. Larijani meant by the blank check.

On trade in local currencies, this issue, I recall, was broached during at least one of the meetings. Obviously it will need follow up and we look forward to that follow up on this in coming weeks and days and months.

(Shaukat Piracha, AAJ News): Pakistan has been facing the issue of cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan, and now Tajikistan is facing the same issue. Yesterday, we saw drone strikes which killed three Chinese engineers, and then the shooting outside the White House in DC. So, when these terrorists want to strike, they strike. Is there any collaboration among countries who are victims of cross-border terrorism emanating from Afghanistan? My second question is that you spoke about the Gaza in your opening remarks. The Gaza peace plan had ambitious objectives, the UN Security Council also passed a resolution on this recently. What is the progress on this peace plan, particularly with regard to its formulation and implementation as well as the speculation of Pakistan partaking in the International Stabilization Force to be deployed in Gaza?

(Khawaja Nayyar Iqbal, Media Today): Is the US planning on conducting any operation in Afghanistan against terrorists? Or, should such an operation be conducted by the US? What is Pakistan's stance on it?

Spokesperson: On the coordination on counter terrorism, I believe, there are quite a few mechanisms where this issue is discussed. First of all, bilaterally - Pakistan-Tajikistan, Pakistan-China, China-Tajikistan - have robust mechanism of dialogue and coordination on these issues. So, one is the bilateral platform.

Second, you may be aware, we are also following up on this issue in multilateral domain. For example, in the SCO RATS, of which Pakistan is the current chair. So, this is another platform of coordination.

The regional countries remain cognizant. Pakistan is following on coordination on this issue, on all bilateral and multilateral forums. Such joint coordination needs to be enhanced in days to come because this menace is growing and is reaching, as we mentioned, across national transnational proportions.

As for the US taking action against terrorists in Afghanistan, you will have to ask about the US about this. We believe they are cognizant. We saw the statements that came out of Washington, DC in the aftermath of the yesterday's attack. Pakistan and the US are in the UN Security Council, where this issue is discussed in the relevant counter-terrorism committees of the Security Council. So, we have multiple platforms to discuss and to follow up on these issues.

On your second question about UN Security Council resolution and peace plan - well the peace plan on Gaza stays. The Peace Plan is an overarching framework on Israel-Palestine with a focus on Gaza, precisely to end the bloodshed in Gaza. So, these momentary lapses in the peace process, caused mostly by the Israeli violations, should not undermine this overarching peace process.

We joined this peace process and the UN Security Council resolution in good faith. Our single purpose was to end the bloodshed in Gaza and create a political process that would eventually lead to a lasting final settlement with the creation of the State of Palestine. So, we are following this process and discussions in good faith.

With regard to the International Stabilization Force, this is an essential part of the Security Council resolution that was adopted. I am sure the discussions on this would be ongoing about its role in its mandate at the relevant forums, indeed, within the Security Council. Pakistan is following on these discussions. I am sure you must have seen our statement at the UN Security Council last week at Council's open debate on Palestine.

(Aijaz Ahmed, GNN): I have two questions. Afghan propaganda accounts along with Indian propaganda accounts are busy spreading vicious campaign against Pakistan. For instance, they gave false news on Turkish Intelligence Chief. In another instance, yesterday, they spread false news that Founder of PTI is dead. Is Pakistan taking effective steps or did it approach X management to stop with this vicious campaign?

Secondly, my question is regarding FIA. In Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad airports and other airports, those people who possess visa not only they are stopped by authorities but also, they are also insulted. The same Pakistanis who were referred as Brain Drain, are now being stopped from leaving the country. Did the friendly countries, where our citizens are headed, demanded Pakistan to stop them or is it our policy?

Spokesperson: First of all, on the fake news on social media - yes, this is very deeply disturbing. In fact, fake news rumors can create a public order situation. So, I totally agree with you, that this is a very sensitive issue. Unfortunately, India has become an epicenter of such lies, deceit and fake news peddling. A conveyor belt of disinformation flows 24/7 in the Indian Cyber and social media domains, particularly focusing on Pakistan. You mentioned about one issue; there has been source of other issues. Any natural reaction by us on any development precipitates abnormal reaction from Indian media, even mainstream media. Recently their growing nexus with the Afghan side is also disconcerting. I think this week; there has been campaign on X, done by the authorities in X, to reveal the detail of the origin of accounts i.e. from where these accounts are being handled. So if you see all anti-Pakistan accounts either incognito or under the mask or as proxy of one organization or another, supposedly working in Pakistan, actually are being operated from India. Number of Indian mainstream journalists deleted their posts following the revelations about the truth during the operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos, and its aftermath. So, this is unfortunate. The EU Disinfo lab has been following this issue for the last six seven years, and have revealed very interesting details about not just these fake accounts peddled by a lunatic fringe, but by the mainstream news organizations in India. So yes, this is an unfortunate reality of modern-day news scene that we have to grapple with. Pakistan takes measures as and when required, and I am sure our authorities have raised it with the relevant platforms.

About the airport incidents, I am not aware of any complaint received from the countries where these individuals travel. As regards the action of our immigration authorities on the airport, I would request you to please refer such questions to the Ministry of Interior. I am sure they would be in a better position to explain.

(Juliette Mansour, AFP): I wanted to ask if the ceasefire with Afghanistan is holding officially, and Afghanistan said it would retaliate to the strike they attributed to Pakistan. So, are you expecting an attack? Did you increase security? Are we getting ready for that?

Spokesperson: Let me clarify that the ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan does not imply a traditional ceasefire implemented after two belligerent states in a war or a conflict situation. Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire implied that there would be no terrorist attack by Afghan sponsored terrorist proxies into Pakistan. There have been major terrorist attacks after this ceasefire. So, interpreting in that sense, the ceasefire is not holding because the ceasefire was about ceasing terrorist attacks inside Pakistan by TTP, FAK, and Afghan nationals using Afghan soil. So, if Afghan nationals are continuously attacking, as they did so in Islamabad and elsewhere, then we cannot be very optimistic about ceasefire. In any case I mentioned, is not the traditional ceasefire between the two states, but to be understood in the context of terrorist attacks from Afghanistan.

As regards the threat you mentioned from Afghanistan, our security forces remain fully alert. Our military preparedness is robust. The security challenges we face would be addressed with the seriousness that they merit.

(Tahir Khan, NNI): There were reports that a Turkish delegation was supposed to come this week. So, is there any confirmation of the visit?

Secondly, a statement by the Afghan Foreign Ministry regarding killing of Chinese Nationals in Tajikistan, I think they are indirectly referring to Pakistan. I have statement with me: "Based on initial assessments information from the relevant authorities of the Islamic Emirates, the elements involved in this attack are those seeking to create disorder, instability and mistrust among the countries of the region." So, Taliban, I think, do not have any problem in any neighboring countries. Yes, they have some problem with Tajikistan, but most likely, they are referring to Pakistan. So, please any comments?

Spokesperson: Thank you for this question, and I welcome your indulgence in Afghanistan issues. Frankly, we learn a lot from your writings as well. However, you are most welcome to ask questions on other topics as well.

On this statement by Afghanistan on Tajikistan attack, I have not seen the statement. From your quote, it appears that they are blaming certain elements. Now this is what we are saying, control these elements. I mean, these elements are present on Afghan soil. The Taliban regime claims to have control over their territory, so they should control these elements. This is for the Taliban regime in Kabul to take action.

And your second question regarding Turkish visit, this is again, still in the pipeline. We do not know the details as yet.
 
(Abdullah Momand, Dawn News): While pushing ahead the query by Ijaz on which you responded in very detailed manner. So there are international controversies regarding the health of the former Prime Minister Imran Khan. There is no meeting between him and his family. So you do not know, I do not know about his health. So, how to respond to these allegations with proofs. Will you not recommend to meet the Interior Ministry or the Health ministry should meet with the jailed Prime Minister, former prime minister, to respond to these allegations, these social media campaigns with proofs.

And second question, American president, Donald Trump while responding on these shooting that the third world countries are bringing crimes and other challenges to United States, so we are suspending the immigration process for these countries. So, what is your take on this?

(Anas Mallick, Capital TV): Farhan Haq, UN Secretary General's Deputy Spokesperson yesterday, in a statement, has also said that rights of the former prime minister, particularly with regards to his health, should be upheld and a fair right to trial and rule of law should be implemented. Continuing with what Abdullah said, how would you want to respond to the first part of the last question, and covering that with The UN statement?

(Anwer Abbas, 24 News): Sir, do you confirm that Imran Khan is alive?

Spokesperson: On this issue of the life of the former Prime Minister, I would request you to seek views of the Ministry of Interior. I understand that yesterday in Parliament the Minister of State for Interior was making a statement on this matter. So, I think such statement from the responsible member of the cabinet should address all rumors.

Regarding the statement by the UN spokesperson, we have noted it.

As regards statement by the US President, he is entitled to take measures for the safety and security of his people. We have no further comment to offer on it.

(Jiang Chao, Xinhua News Agency): Thank you, Your Excellency. Pakistan attended the commemoration of 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against the Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist war, and is committed to upholding the post World War two international order. Successive Pakistani governments have always adhered to the One China principle. Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Sanai Takaichi made erroneous remarks advocating the use of force to intervene in the Taiwan question. This seriously violates the One China Principle, seriously undermines the post war international order and deeply hurts the feeling of the Chinese people. China firmly opposed this and sternly demands Japan to correct its mistake. So, what is Pakistan's view on this?

Spokesperson: Pakistan and China share all weather, time tested, deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership. We are firmly supportive of and uphold One China Policy. We unequivocally recognize the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China. Pakistan considers Taiwan an inalienable part of China. We oppose any attempt to create two China, or one China, one Taiwan. So, our position remains firm, steady, and principled. And it's expressed at my level and certainly at the leadership level. So, I wish to reiterate this position once again to you.

(Allah Noor, Mashriq TV): Pakistan is accusing Afghanistan for terrorist activities inside Pakistan. Meanwhile, previous Afghan government also used to accuse Pakistan of terrorist activities in Afghanistan. How do these two countries can clear objections and what role they can play for each other?

TTP is intensifying terrorist attacks against Pakistan. There are reports that large number of TTP fighters is present in Afghanistan. From which route do they infiltrate Pakistan and is it Pakistan's inability to secure its border?

(Rizwan Abbasi, ABN): What is Pakistan's diplomatic response to the Afghan report of alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan allegedly killing 10 Afghan Nationals and did Pakistan protest against it?

Spokesperson: Allah Noor you asked about Pakistan and Afghanistan solving issues through negotiations. We have never shied away from dialogue, including at the working level, political level, and at all segments. If you recall from 2021 to 2024 and mid of 2025, there were various such dialogues. Even the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, visited Afghanistan twice, and in all sincerity, proposed, worked out and implemented a series of projects; a series of initiatives which could have improved our relations, and help bring prosperity. But then where it all ended? It all ended towards October and November, when we had these increasing armed attacks on our soil, emanating from Afghanistan. So dialogue, yes, but not as a dialogue of the deaf. It has to be a dialogue based on understanding and recognition of the problems. We welcome the dialogue but we do not want to have a dialogue of the deaf.

As regards aerial attack, ISPR has responded to this comment. I will just echo their comments. When we will attack, we will do so with full announcement, and we will take responsibility of it. I think I will refer you to the statements made by the ISPR on this issue.

(Russian News Agency): Pakistan and Russia yesterday concluded the session of Intergovernmental Commission in Islamabad, signing set of documents concerning different fields of cooperation, such as trade, education, and science. So, would you please comment on the results of these meetings?

Spokesperson: This is a very detailed interaction that took place over the last two days. We welcomed the Russian delegation to Pakistan here. They have had very in-depth discussion. Our Economic Affairs Division, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, was the principal host. We issued a detailed press release on it. Equally important is the fact that we need to follow up on each and every decision that was taken. There is a lot of potential of cooperation between the two countries. We have to implement the initiatives and decisions taken in these two days of exchange, but also with respect to projects which are in the pipeline. We look forward to continuing a very positive exchange with Russia on this. Even last week, when our Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was in Moscow for the SCO Council of Heads of Government, he held meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, where I understand Deputy Ministers of Agriculture and Energy were present. We had a very detailed exchange on issues which are in the domain of Economic Affairs and Economic Cooperation. He also met the Foreign Minister of Russia, where our issues pertaining to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs i.e. regional & global security and peace & stability issues were discussed. In short, we have a very good, comprehensive productive exchange of partnership with Russia, which we will continue to grow in coming days.

(Sardar Shokat Mehmood, Islamabad Today): Sir, Afghanistan is becoming a hub of terrorist networks. Pakistan condemned the terrorist attack in the U.S. Keeping in view the above developments, is there a chance of trilateral dialogue?

(Islam ud din Sajid, Anadolu News Agency): Sir, recently Azerbaijan's Minister of Economy visited Pakistan and held meeting in Pakistan. Did the meetings resulted in agreement on investments that will pour in from Azerbaijan to Pakistan and in which sectors Azerbaijan will invest in Pakistan?
Secondly, will Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume next week?

(Khawaja Nayyar Iqbal, Media Today): Indian media declares Pigeons coming from Pakistan as spies. Recently, India lost its jet fighter Tejas in a crash in Dubai. Indian media is claiming that it is a foreign conspiracy against them.

IMF issued a corruption report on Pakistan. Pakistani officials are denying this report. Will Pakistan challenge this report in an international forum?

Spokesperson: On Afghanistan, I have already responded.

On Indian fighter crash, I do not need to comment. We have commented on the broad trends in the social media or in the mainstream media of India on fake news. I would not repeat myself.

Your question on Azerbaijan is an important question. Yes, the Azerbaijan Minister for Economy was here. He met the Prime Minister. I am sure you must have seen the press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office after the meeting. During his visit, the two sides worked on investment, oil pipelines projects, regional connectivity, cooperation in the strategic domain, issues of cooperation in commerce, economy, industry and investment. This was an important visit from the Minister of Economy from Azerbaijan.

Thank you very much.