- Spokeswoman says WHO recommendations do not carry travel restrictions on Pakistanis
Expressing concerns over statements on Pakistan’s nuclear powers, Foreign Office spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam has that said baseless allegations were being levelled against Pakistan regarding its nuclear program.
During the weekly briefing, the spokeswoman said that statements were made in seminars without any proof as a part of ‘propaganda’ against the country. The security arrangements of Pakistan’s nuclear systems are appraised at international level, she added.
Replying to a query, Tasnim said that World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommendations regarding polio did not contain travelling restrictions on Pakistanis. She said Pakistan had already informed WHO about certain impediments in polio campaign in Pakistan, which included security situation in certain pockets, terrorism and same type of vaccination.
Talking about fake vaccination campaigns, she said that misconceptions were being created among the masses regarding polio campaign. She said that certain United Nation agencies were also part of Shakil Afridi’s fake campaign. She said that WHO recommendations were meant for nominated countries to take stern measures for eradication of polio virus. She said the Pakistan government was committed to that objective.
The FO spokeswoman expressed grief over the loss of lives and property in Afghanistan by the recent floods. Pakistan dispatched two C-130 aircrafts comprised of necessary things, she added.
Moreover, Tasnim also condemned terrorist activities in China, saying that Pakistan was standing with its neighbour and would completely cooperate in resolving the issue.
Replying to a query, she said that Pakistan recorded its protest while summoning deputy Indian high commissioner over non-granting visas to pilgrims. She said that India violated the pact of 1994, asking New Delhi to follow the accords.
Commenting on the arrest of FBI agent in Karachi, the spokeswoman said that the issue was sub-judice and American and Pakistani officials were in contact.
The FO spokeswoman further said that the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s to Iran was important and hoped that comprehensive dialogue process will be started between the two countries.
Pakistan has developed a robust command and control mechanism over nuclear assets. The conditions of Pakistan's nuclear materials security have improved through strengthened laws and regulations, so as to reflect the latest nuclear security guidelines by the International Atomic Energy Agency. It is unfortunate that the safety of Pakistan's nuclear weapons has been subjected to baseless and unnecessary criticism since the country tested its nuclear device. A minor faction often claims that Pakistan's nuclear weapons are not safe and can fall into the hands of militants. It is based on false assumptions so unjustifiable.
Why does Pakistan even bother to respond to this rubbish anyways? Most of this is spread by Indian media and aped by the Anti Muslim Western media outlets, ignore them….
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