Islamabad: The Foreign Office has stated that banning a political party is an internal matter for Pakistan.
Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in a media briefing that banning a political party is Pakistan’s internal issue, and other countries should avoid commenting on it.
Pakistan can resolve its internal problems independently.The spokesperson also mentioned that Pakistan has conveyed its serious concerns to the Afghan interim government about the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attack on Bannu Cantt.
The use of Afghan soil for terrorism against Pakistan is troubling. Clear communication has been made with the Afghan government, urging the Taliban administration to take effective and immediate action against the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group.
Pakistan has shared intelligence with Afghanistan regarding terrorist groups and attackers and has been in continuous contact with Afghanistan for several months.
The spokesperson clarified that Pakistan’s immigration laws are clear, and violators are expelled. Daily, illegal Afghan residents are deported. Currently, 44,000 Afghan citizens are waiting to move to a third country. They are unaware of Malala Yousafzai’s statement on this matter but hope she will urge the third country to expedite their relocation.
The spokesperson condemned the attack on Imam Bargah Ali Ibn Abi Talib in Muscat on 9th Muharram, calling it a heinous act of terrorism and expressing solidarity with the victims. This incident highlights the importance of collective action against terrorism.
Pakistan also condemned Israeli attacks on Palestinian refugee camps, with the attack on Khan Younis refugee camp resulting in the death of 19 Palestinians, which violates United Nations regulations.
Furthermore, Pakistan condemned the arrest of participants in the Muharram procession in Srinagar and demanded the immediate release of detained mourners. Pakistan will continue its political and moral support for Kashmiris.
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov will visit Pakistan, and detailed discussions on bilateral relations are expected during the visit.