ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan has delivered a firm diplomatic protest to Norway, issuing a formal demarche to the Norwegian Ambassador in Islamabad after the envoy attended a Supreme Court hearing linked to activist Iman Mazari.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the appearance at the 11 November 2025 hearing constituted “deliberate interference” in Pakistan’s internal affairs, prompting a sharp response from Islamabad.
In the demarche, communicated on 11 December 2025, Pakistan stated that the ambassador’s attendance at the court session amounted to a violation of the Vienna Convention of 1961. Under Article 41 of the Convention, diplomats are required to respect the laws of the receiving state and refrain from involvement in its internal matters. The Ministry emphasised that the case concerning Mazari, who is accused of anti-state activities, falls squarely within Pakistan’s sensitive domestic jurisdiction.
The document further noted that Islamabad has observed what it described as a recurring pattern of conduct by Norwegian entities. The ministry alleged that certain Norwegian NGOs have supported individuals or groups deemed hostile to the Pakistani state, a trend it said has contributed to heightened concern within official circles.
Reiterating its stance, Pakistan underscored that it expects Norway to uphold its international commitments and adhere to diplomatic norms. The Foreign Ministry said that just as Pakistan respects Norway’s sovereignty, it anticipates reciprocal behaviour from Oslo, particularly in matters involving legal proceedings and state security.
The statement concluded with a call for Norway to observe established protocols of diplomatic engagement going forward, as Islamabad signalled that it viewed any association between foreign diplomats and individuals facing anti-state allegations as unacceptable.