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Pakistan Rejects False Report on Troop Deployment to Gaza, Denies Military Cooperation with Israel

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Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday dismissed a report by India's Republic TV claiming that the country plans to send 20,000 troops to Gaza under Western and Israeli supervision. The claim was described as "baseless propaganda" and part of a broader campaign to malign Pakistan through fabricated stories. The government denied allegations that Pakistan had removed the "non-use for Israel" clause from its passports, with the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports confirming that the clause remains intact on all Pakistani passports.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting strongly rejected a false report by Republic TV claiming that the country plans to send 20,000 troops to Gaza under Western and Israeli supervision.
  • The government denied allegations that Pakistan had removed the "non-use for Israel" clause from its passports, with the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports confirming that the clause remains intact on all Pakistani passports.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that Pakistan has never recognized Israel, nor is any form of military cooperation with it under consideration.
  • The government reiterated that Pakistan's position on Israel is clear and consistent, continuing to stand firmly with Palestine and its right to self-determination.
  • Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, calling for an end to misinformation and urging responsible reporting in the international media.
  • The report by Republic TV was described as "godi media," aimed at undermining Pakistan's principled stance on key international issues.

Statistics:

  • 20,000: The number of troops reported to be sent to Gaza under Western and Israeli supervision, according to Republic TV's false report.
  • 100%: The proportion of Pakistani passports that retain the "non-use for Israel" clause, according to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports.
  • 1: The number of times the government describes the report by Republic TV as "baseless propaganda" and part of a broader campaign to malign Pakistan.

Sources:

  • "Pakistan strongly rejects false report of deploying 20,000 troops to Gaza". (No date mentioned)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release clarifying Pakistan's stance on Israel (No date mentioned)
  • Directorate General of Immigration and Passports confirmation of the "non-use for Israel" clause on Pakistani passports (No date mentioned)

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