National ( The cow news digital ) Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly rejected reports suggesting that the United States requested Pakistani airspace for a potential strike on Iran, calling the claims baseless and unfounded.
Speaking during the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, the Foreign Office spokesperson clarified that Pakistan is not aware of any such request from Washington. He emphasized that no demand of this nature has been made to Pakistan, and any such speculation is inaccurate.
The spokesperson also dismissed reports regarding the alleged deportation of Pakistani citizens from the United Arab Emirates, terming the claims exaggerated and misleading. He said that such narratives do not reflect the actual situation of Pakistani expatriates living in the Gulf country.
He added that the overall presence of Pakistani workers in the UAE should be considered when assessing the situation, noting that the reported figures of deportations are being presented without proper context. According to him, around 3,000 cases of repatriation or deportation are being misinterpreted in public discourse.
During the briefing, the spokesperson also reiterated Pakistan’s firm position on water-related issues, stating that the country will not compromise on even a single drop of its water resources. He said that all legal and diplomatic avenues will be used to protect Pakistan’s rights under international agreements.
Referring to the Indus Waters Treaty, the spokesperson said that there is no provision for unilateral withdrawal from the agreement. He stressed that river flows must be interpreted under established international legal frameworks rather than unilateral assumptions or interpretations.
He further noted that Pakistan views the recent arbitration court ruling on the matter as satisfactory, as it clarifies limitations on India’s control over western rivers under the treaty framework.
The Foreign Office also announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China from May 23 to 26, during which he will hold high-level meetings with Chinese leadership to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
Analysts say the briefing reflects Pakistan’s effort to clarify its position on multiple sensitive foreign policy issues, including relations with major global powers and the protection of national interests.
