Pakistan Denies Reports of Chinese Military Deployment

Pakistan firmly denies reports of Chinese military presence within its borders following a series of terrorist attacks. The government asserts its commitment to securing Chinese nationals without foreign military aid. It also criticizes US export restrictions and addresses concerns over Pakistani journalists' alleged visits to Israel.

Pakistan's government has refuted claims about the stationing of Chinese military forces on its soil to protect Chinese citizens in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan branded the allegations as 'totally false' during a press briefing in Islamabad.

Khan emphasized that Pakistan is fully committed to safeguarding Chinese nationals through its own security arrangements, dismissing the notion of Chinese military involvement, especially in the restive province of Balochistan. He also contested the narratives presented by the Baloch Liberation Army and addressed criticisms from UN experts about detainee treatment in Balochistan.

In a related vein, Pakistan criticized recent US export restrictions, describing them as biased and lacking evidence. In response to international inquiries, Khan confirmed Pakistan's diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan and clarified the prohibition of travel to Israel for Pakistani journalists, as per existing passport regulations.

(With inputs from agencies.)