FO expresses concern over extraterritorial killings by India in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious concerns about extraterritorial and extrajudicial killings conducted and sponsored by Indian intelligence inside Pakistan. These activities are not just limited to Pakistan.

“We have seen that India’s network of extraterritorial killings and abductions has now gone global, and there are other countries also which have exposed India’s extraterritorial killings and assassinations on their soil,” said Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in her last media briefing as she has been appointed as the new ambassador of Pakistan in Paris, France. Newly appointed spokesman Shafqat Khan was also present in the briefing.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch clarified several national security and foreign policy issues. She categorically denied rumours of Pakistan’s military entering Afghanistan’s Wakhan region, emphasising Pakistan’s respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Baloch reiterated that the Gwadar Port is intended for the benefit of Pakistani people, not foreign governments or military forces. This statement reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to utilising its resources for national interests.

Addressing security concerns, Baloch stated that Pakistani security forces conduct operations within its borders against terrorist groups. Although Pakistan has not signed the 1951 Refugee Convention yet it has continually demonstrated a generous approach to hosting refugees.

She also highlighted Pakistan’s recent tenure on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member, marking the country’s eighth term. Pakistan looks forward to collaborating with other non-permanent members, aiming for constructive contributions to international peace and security.

Lastly, Baloch expressed Pakistan’s desire for peace with India, noting that such efforts require mutual cooperation and goodwill from both sides.