ISLAMABAD: Foreign office on Monday aspired to move on of the controversy surrounding the diplomatic cable, said the National Security Committee (NSC), founded on grade of all interested parties already concluded that no foreign conspiracy to overthrow government of prime minister Imran Khan.
Foreign office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar started his press conference by saying that the briefing is ongoing place after a hiatus during which “there was a peaceful, democratic political transition place in conformity with Constitution of Pakistan”.
Since the briefing was place after the break because of stormy last few weeks on political front, majority of questions were addressed to the representative on “Lettergate”.
representative made This is clear what about the SNB already concluded that there was no foreign conspiracy to exile. of Imran Khan. He went on to add that’s how it was already was decided in the spotlight should be on “diplomacy” and on “our important relationship in in best interest of Pakistan”.
As the writing gate further damaged bilateral ties between the two countries, the spokesman said the main focus should be on “Improving Relationships with our partners and the United States.”
“USA one of in key partners of Pakistan and both sides seek build on longstanding relationship, as well as further strengthening and diversifying our relationship,” he said. added.
He called for avoiding “irresponsible comments” since there was an element of “trust and confidentiality” are central to effective diplomacy for countries, and such episodes carry the potential of undermining diplomacy and complicating the country’s foreign relations.
The spokesman said that Pakistan has full the ability to defend their interests, as well as contribute to their stability and security.
The statement clearly stated that new government wants to restore the relationship with United States.
On the allegations by some PTI leaders that the secret message sent by the Ambassador of Pakistan in Washington was closed to foreign ministers, the press secretary dismissed this as unfounded.
“Statements of holding back the telegram is unfounded and false. The encrypted telegram was received and properly transmitted with authorities concerned”, the representative said.
On another question, Asim said that a protest had been filed with USA as soon as direction was given guidance. The infamous diplomatic cable was received on March 7, but the demarche was made in the USA on March 31 after the meeting of NSC. Questions were asked why then government took taking so long up in issue with Washington if there was a serious threat of change mode through the plot.
Minister of State of Hina Rabbani Khar in one Her TV interview claimed that the Pakistani ambassador recommended the demarche, but then Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi stopped office from this.
The spokesman confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia on a bilateral visit. on April 27th. Details of the visit will be general in due time of time, he added.
On the current border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a spokesman insisted that both were “brotherly countriesand consider terrorism as a serious threat for peace and stability. Asim called for effective cooperation between the two countries stop cross-border terrorist attacks.
There’s been a surge in attacks across the border in recent weeks with scores of Pakistani soldiers were tortured. Pakistan is reported to have launched air strikes in Kunar and Khost provinces for terror shelters.
Pakistan also strongly condemned cross-border attacks and stated that terrorists operating out of Afghanistan with impunity.
After a strong Pakistan warning, official sources said media that the Taliban government took steps move some of terrorists from border areas to other parts in to stop further attacks against Pakistani security forces.
