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Pakistan Rejects Speculations of Involvement in Bangladesh Government Collapse

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Pakistan's Foreign Office rejected speculations of the country's involvement in the collapse of Bangladesh's government, describing it as India's "disturbing obsession" with Islamabad. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson, emphasized that Pakistan and Bangladesh have positive relations and expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh, hoping for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy. Baloch also denied reports of plans to supply Shaheen ballistic missiles to Iran, categorically stating that there is no truth to these allegations. The spokesperson further rejected statements from former Indian law enforcement officials blaming Pakistan for the increase in attacks in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Office rejected speculations of involvement in the collapse of Bangladesh's government, terming it India's "disturbing obsession" with Islamabad.
  • Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized that Pakistan and Bangladesh have positive relations, which have grown over the last several years.
  • Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and hoped for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy.
  • Baloch denied reports of plans to supply Shaheen ballistic missiles to Iran, stating that there is no truth to these allegations.
  • The spokesperson rejected statements from former Indian law enforcement officials blaming Pakistan for the increase in attacks in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that Pakistan is urging these individuals to understand the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and take action in implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions.
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was contacted by the acting Iranian Foreign Minister after the recent conflict between Iran and Israel.

Statistics:

  • Pakistan has positive relations with Bangladesh, which have grown over the last several years.
  • There is no truth to allegations of Pakistan planning to supply Shaheen ballistic missiles to Iran.
  • The Pakistan Foreign Office rejected statements from 2 former Indian law enforcement officials blaming Pakistan for the increase in attacks in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has been contacted by the acting Iranian Foreign Minister twice in recent weeks.
  • Pakistan has expressed solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and hopes for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy.

Sources:

  • [Pakistan's Foreign Office statement, no date]
  • Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson
  • Pakistan's government is not mentioned as having a date for a public statement

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