Pakistan has confirmed that it has not received any requests from Iran for military assistance or help in relocating refugees. Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan clarified this during a media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday.

 

 

Responding to questions concerning the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, he said no request for military or humanitarian support had been made by Iran, and Pakistan is not involved in any discussions regarding participation in the conflict.

 

 

Khan updated that Pakistan has facilitated the return of almost 3,000 Pakistanis from Iran through initiatives organised by Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in Tehran, Mashhad, and Zahedan, adding that those seeking to return are being assisted.

 

 

The FO spokesperson said they are carefully monitoring developments along Iran’s borders. He stated that the potential for instability remains high and that Pakistan endorses efforts aimed at de-escalation through dialogue and restraint.

 

 

On Pakistan’s stance concerning the wider Iran-Israel conflict, Khan reiterated that the government views such military actions as breaches of international norms. He affirmed that Pakistan has consistently condemned assaults against Iran and upholds the country's right to defend its sovereignty under international law.

 

 

Khan also addressed rumours about Pakistan being approached for involvement in the ongoing tensions, similar to its previous role in Afghanistan. He stated that no such discussions have taken place and dismissed reports linking Pakistan to military cooperation in this conflict. The spokesperson emphasised that Pakistan maintains its current stance and has not been invited to join any alliance or regional arrangement.

 

 

The Foreign Office also commented on the situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). In response to recent developments in Ladakh, the spokesperson noted that these actions violate relevant UN Security Council resolutions. He urged India to reconsider its policies and engage in dialogue to resolve all longstanding disputes.

 

 

Throughout the briefing, the FO reiterated that Pakistan adheres to a policy of restraint, diplomacy, and non-intervention in ongoing conflicts.