Pakistan ‘takes note of Khashoggi murder report’

Taking note of US report on Khashoggi murder, the foreign ministry on Saturday stressed the need for adherence to the rule of law, respect for national sovereignty and protection of human rights by all states.

“We have taken note of the public release of the US Administration’s declassified intelligence report, containing its ‘assessment’ on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi,” according to an official statement. “We have also noted that the Saudi government termed Jamal Khashoggi’s murder as an ‘abhorrent crime’ and a ‘flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s laws and values’,” it further read.

The statement read the Saudi government has further underlined that it took all possible measures within its legal system to ensure that the individuals responsible were properly investigated, convicted and sentenced and that justice was served. “Pakistan recognises Saudi efforts in this regard and expresses solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” it adds.