Islamabad:
Pakistan firmly rejected the claims that she threatened to establish Israel if she had abandoned an atomic bomb on Iran, even if the Minister of Foreign Affairs warned Tel Aviv “will not dare to look at Pakistan” with a bad eye.
Ishaq Dar, who is the head of the chamber in the Senate as well as the Deputy Prime Minister, stressed that the nuclear and missile programs in Pakistan were intended for the defense of the country.
DAR said that the news attributed to an Iranian general concerning a nuclear strike on Israel was false and based on “false news”.
The remarks of the Minister of Foreign Affairs occurred at a time when the reports circulated on social networks and the consumer media, affirming that in the event of a nuclear attack against Iran, Pakistan would retaliate by launching a nuclear strike on Israel.
While speaking on Monday in the Senate, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said: “These are false news”.
“The Pakistan nuclear program is a confidence of our nation. This program was carried out by the Pakistani nation through immense sacrifices.”
He said that the misleading disinformation was propagating and urged caution. “A clip on US President Trump was traveling yesterday, but it was discovered later that he was generated by AI,” he said.
He mentioned that after June 13, several false news emerged.
“The interview with Netanyahu was broadcast from 2011. In such a sensitive situation, everyone should act responsible. It is not the child’s game-a serious type of war is underway. The Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs remained in constant contact with me during negotiations,” he said.
He underlined the need for prudence: “Many erroneous and deceptive news spread. War is not a joke. We must clarify things about false news. Reports suggest that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel in the event of an attack on Iran is baseless. Our nuclear and missile programs are only for our own defense.”
However, he clearly indicated that Pakistan was on high alert for regional tensions and warned Israel not to take a bad eye on Pakistan.
“Our message is very clear for Israel: does not dare to look at Pakistan,” said Dar, adding that Pakistan had the strength and resolution to give an adapted response to any mixed action.
He recalled that the whole world had seen the unit shown by the inhabitants of Pakistan following the Indian assault.
“God wants, we will remain united. Regarding the safeguard of the territorial integrity and the sovereignty of Pakistan, we are all one,” he noted.
“By the grace of the Almighty, we have enough strength so that the one who dares to look at us with hostility, we will answer with greater force,” he added.
DAR said that Oman and Iran’s foreign ministers kept him informed of developments. “We played our role concerning the meeting of the United Nations Security Council, and Iran expressed its gratitude to Pakistan for its support,” he said.
Vice-Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also said that because of Irano-Israeli tensions, Iranian pilgrims had blocked in Saudi Arabia. “Iran has asked for our aid,” he said.
“We will welcome Iranian pilgrims from Karachi airport, deliver them from visas on arrival and allow them to stay in Karachi. Subsequently, the Iranian government will bring them back by shuttle service via road routes,” he added.
Referring to the current conflict between Iran and Israel, the Pakistani Minister for Foreign Affairs said that a serious nature of the war had already started between the two countries.
“We make all the efforts for dialogue, especially for successful negotiations between the United States and Iran.”
According to Ishaq Dar, the Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs had given him confidence in the talks with the United States.
He added that Pakistan diplomatically supported Iran and Iran also appreciated the role of Pakistan.
“We were in contact with the Iranian Foreign Minister, and he said they would give Israel a good answer.”
