ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) rejected reports doing rounds on social media that Pakistan had formally written to Dubai authorities for handover of journalist Arshad Sharif to Islamabad. “No such letter, undersigned by foreign minister was written to Dubai government, nor does minister undertake these communications. There is no truth in those reports,” FO spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said during a weekly briefing.

Replying to a question, he said Pakistan and Kenyan authorities were in close contact and “We will have to wait for findings of investigation”.

“Foreign Office regrets demise of Arshad Sharif,” Iftikhar said, adding, “His assassination was a serious issue.” FO spokesperson also informed media that currently there existed no treaty between Pakistan and Kenya for mutual legal assistance.

Moving on, condemning atrocities innocent Kashmiris are being subjected to in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), FO official said Kashmir was key to international and regional peace.

“Human rights are being violated in Kashmir unabated.” Furthermore, FO said Pakistan had deep cordial and historical ties with Great Britain.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 29 2022

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