Pakistan reacts strongly to airspace violation

[Lahore_Real_Estate]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Thursday emphatically stated that it will not allow violation of its territorial borders and protect its sovereignty at all costs.

Commenting on the recent violation of Pakistan's territory by Nato forces Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit in his weekly press briefing said Pakistan lodged a strong protest with the Nato over the violation of its territory.

He said, "We have been assured that the Isaf and Nato forces will strictly abide by their mandate and not infringe on the country's sovereignty."

The spokesman said Pakistan also sent its respond to Nato headquarter and strongly protested to Isaf/Nato on these incidents of aerial engagements from the Afghanistan side into Pakistani territory by Isaf/Nato helicopters.

He said these incidents are a clear violation and breach of the UN mandate under which Isaf operates. The spokesman said investigation is going on in the latest attack by Nato helicopters in Kurram Agency, in which three Pakistani soldiers were killed.

He said, "Pakistan will protect its sovereignty in all circumstances." The spokesman said, further reaction by Pakistan will be after the completion into the fresh incident.

He said Pakistan has also conveyed to Isaf/Nato not to participate in any military action that violates the UN mandate and infringes upon Pakistan's sovereignty.

The spokesman said Pakistan has always emphasized the need for coordinated and joint action against forces inimical to regional and global peace.

He said the demarche has been relayed to Nato Headquarters in Brussels.