Foreign Office has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to pursuing good relations with all countries. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that Pakistan does not believe in zero-sum relationships. The expansion of our relations with one country should not be considered as coming at the expense of our relationship with any other country. Responding to a question, the spokesperson once again stated that there is no dialogue taking place between Pakistan and the TTP. The Foreign Office Spokesperson once again made it crystal clear that there were no talks going on between the government and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, and any talks with the TTP would be a disrespect to families affected by terrorism.

Mumtaz Baloch said Pakistan wants good relations with all countries, better relations with one country does not mean that relations with other countries are bad. She added that it is not appropriate to comment on the statement of the Israeli leadership regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons. The FO spokesperson said that Pakistan strongly condemns the ongoing atrocities in Palestine, the international community should hold Israel accountable for aggression and genocide, Pakistan reiterates its unwavering support for the Palestinians, Pakistan welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and demands an unconditional ceasefire in Palestine. Mumtaz Baloch said human rights violations by India in occupied Kashmir continue, Pakistan will continue to provide political, moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris, she added.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan