After days of speculations suggesting that Pakistan might have captured or plan to take over the strategically important Wakhan corridor, Pakistan on Thursday finally broke its silence and rejected all such reports.
"Wakhan corridor, what I can say is that I have seen this endless speculation. Wakhan is part of the Afghan territory. Afghanistan is a neighbour of Pakistan. We recognise its sovereignty and territorial integrity. There is no questi…

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Wakhan an Afghan territory: FO

Taliban security personnel stand guard at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham on September 15, 2023. —AFPISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rebuffed the speculative reports claiming annexation of Wakhan Corridor, saying the territory is part of neighbouring Afghanistan.In a statement on...

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'Wakhan Corridor part of Afghanistan', Pakistan spurns speculations

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'Wakhan is part of Afghan territory': Pakistan ends speculation over Wakhan Corridor

Says that "there is no question of Pakistan having designs on one of its neighbours".

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FO says Wakhan Corridor part of Afghan territory, denies reports of annexation

The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again denied the entry of Pakistani military forces into the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan. Shafqat Ali Khan stated, “This region is part of Afghanistan, and we respect its territorial integrity.” In a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, January 16, the spokesperson reiterated that the Wakhan Corridor is part of Afghan territory, and Pakistan recognizes the sovereignty and …

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Pakistan denies military presence in Wakhan Corridor, reaffirms Afghanistan's sovereignty - Khaama Press

“I have seen this endless speculation, says FO spokesperson.Pakistan, Afghanistan understand importance of relations: FO.Afghan government urged to act against terrorist groups.

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Pakistan rubbishes Wakhan Corridor annexation reports, says territory part of Afghanistan

Shafqat Ali Khan denies reports of annexation, saying Pakistan recognises Afghanistan sovereignty and territorial integrity ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan on Thursday rejected reports of the annexation of the Wakhan Corridor, stating that it was a part of Afghanistan. “I have seen this endless speculation. Wakhan is part of Afghan territory. Afghanistan is a neighbouring country. We recognise its sovereignty and ter…

Pakistan Today

Wakhan Corridor part of Afghan territory: FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly rejected reports suggesting any annexation of the Wakhan Corridor, reaffirming that it remains part of Afghanistan. The newly appointed Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, dismissed such reports as “speculative and erroneous.” In the first weekly briefing, Khan renewed his words that Pakistan respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan. The two nations are aware of the good relation…

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Pakistan rejects “erroneous” Wakhan Corridor annexation reports

Taliban security personnel stand guard at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham on September 15, 2023. —AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rebuffed the speculative reports claiming annexation of Wakhan Corridor, saying the territory is part of neighbouring Afghanistan. In a statement on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated the call for the Afghan government to act against terrorist groups enjoying sanctuaries a…

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