Pakistan denies military role, backs Iran diplomatically

Pakistan’s Foreign Office clarified on Thursday that while it fully supports Iran diplomatically amid its escalating conflict with Israel, no military assistance has been requested or offered.

“Our support to Iran is clear in terms of our diplomatic position,” said Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan during a weekly briefing. “As far as the Foreign Ministry is concerned, we have not received any specific request for military support from Iran.”

He also confirmed that 3,000 Pakistanis have been repatriated from Iran, and said Iran has not requested to relocate Iranian refugees to Pakistan.

Responding to questions about misinformation circulating on social media, the spokesperson said, “Social media is a good source of information, but also a very potent source of disinformation. A viral post or video does not create new facts. It is better to stick to the objective facts.”

Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s position, stating, “We stand with our friend and partner, the Islamic Republic of Iran.” He called Israel’s targeting of Iranian nuclear sites a violation of IAEA safeguards and international laws, and condemned what he described as Israeli “aggression.”

He stressed Iran’s right to self-defense under the UN Charter, and called for an end to Israel’s “madness.”

On regional diplomacy, Khan was asked whether the U.S. is seeking favors from Pakistan in the current Middle East crisis, similar to its past role in Afghanistan. He responded, “There is no special favor. Any two states try to find common ground. We have a full agenda of cooperation with the U.S., including regional and security issues.”

Khan also addressed India’s refusal to acknowledge the U.S. as a mediator in recent tensions between India and Pakistan. “Whatever India continues to say, they should face the reality. Pakistan acknowledges, with much appreciation, the positive role played by the U.S. in de-escalating the situation,” he said.

“India can find an alternate reality or alternate facts. Everyone knows what happened and how the crisis was de-escalated and diffused,” he added.

Khan also rejected India’s new regulations on Ladakh, calling them a violation of international laws and UN resolutions on occupied Kashmir.

Responding to a question on remarks made by Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir during a recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Khan said both leaders exchanged diplomatic pleasantries, which he described as “courtesy-based and positive in tone.”