Mercenaries' issue to be taken up with Ukraine

Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador, Shafqat Ali Khan on Friday said Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations.

The Foreign Office spokesperson addressed the weekly press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ambassador Khan categorically rejected what he called "baseless and unfounded allegations" regarding the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the Ukraine conflict. "No verifiable evidence has been presented, nor has Pakistan been formally approached by Ukrainian authorities," he said, adding that the matter would be taken up with Kyiv to seek clarification.