Pakistan slams Indian media for sensationalizing Hamid Mir attack
FO spokesperson condemned the attack on Hamid Mir and prayed for his speedy recovery.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Slamming Indian media for sensationalizing Hamid Mir s episode, Foreign Office spokesperson said it doesn’t surprise Pakistan, adding that they have the same negative approach towards Pakistan’s institutions.
The FO spokesperson termed the Indian criticism on state institutions as baseless and said those involved in this propaganda should first look into their internal matters.
Tasnim Aslam also condemned the attack on Hamid Mir and prayed for his speedy recovery.
During the weekly briefing, FO spokesperson also confirmed that no update over the application of Altaf Hussain for Pakistani passport has been received.
On Pakistan-Iran energy cooperation, particularly import of electricity, Tasnim Aslam said international sanctions do not hurt this agreement as purchase of electricity from Iran is government-to-government agreement.
Regarding Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project, she rejected the impression about termination of the project and said there are funding issues. About sanctions on this project, she said building of extensive infrastructure and international financing take it to a category where international sanctions are applicable.
Responding to a question about Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif s visit to Iran, the spokesperson said it will take place before 15th of next month. She said process of meetings between both the countries officials is in progress in order to make the visit substantial. She said visit of Iranian Foreign Minister was not on cards, while the Interior Minister will visit Pakistan soon.
About the visit of US special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan James Dobbins, the spokesperson said he will be holding meetings with the Prime Minister, Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Interior Minister and Chief of Army Staff. She said Pakistan embassy in Washington during the past few months has extensively engaged James Dobbins who is US focal person. Tasnim Aslam said Dobbins will be sharing views with Pakistani leaders on matters of regional security, Afghanistan and our bilateral ties.
