Foreign nationals advised to stay away from political protests in Pakistan

Pakistan has cautioned foreign nationals to keep their distance from political events in Pakistan, declaring the participation of foreign nationals in recently-held political protests in the country as “illegal”, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Addressing her weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch maintained that citizens of Afghanistan had been arrested during the protests in Islamabad and the Ministry of Interior will soon release details of the detained Afghan citizens. “It’s completely illegal to take part in political protests while you are in another country,” she added.

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.

To a question, the FO spokesperson said that the Ministry of Information can comment on the circumstances in which journalist Matiullah Jan was arrested.