Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, has reaffirmed that there will be no change in the deadline for Afghan refugees’ repatriation. Addressing a weekly press briefing, he stated that negotiations with Afghanistan are an ongoing process and that Interior Minister Sadiq Khan’s recent visit to Afghanistan was a high-level engagement.
During the visit, Pakistan raised concerns over the attack on the Jafar Express, along with other issues, including the construction at the Torkham border.
Commenting on the recent U.S. sanctions imposed on Pakistani commercial companies, the spokesperson termed them "unilateral and biased," stating that they were enforced without any substantial evidence.
He further highlighted Pakistan’s stance on terrorism, reiterating that a dossier regarding India’s involvement in terrorist activities in Pakistan has been submitted to the United Nations.
On the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, the spokesperson welcomed the development and expressed hope that it would lead to a permanent truce. He emphasized that Pakistan maintains good relations with both countries and has always prioritized dialogue for conflict resolution.
Regarding a bill presented in the U.S. Congress, the spokesperson noted that it is the effort of an individual and does not reflect the bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States. He expressed optimism that the U.S. Congress would take steps to strengthen ties between the two nations.
