Pakistan Affirms Neutrality on Military Transfers Amid Ukraine Crisis

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has publicly stated that Pakistani authorities aim to avoid involvement in armed confrontations and high-tension military standoffs. The official comment, relayed by TASS, emerged in response to media reports alleging that ammunition might have been transferred from Pakistan to Ukraine. In a clear repudiation of those claims, the Foreign Minister asserted that no military hardware was delivered to Ukraine and emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing policy of non-interference in international conflicts that involve armed forces. He underscored that Pakistan’s military stockpiles, when they are exported, are subject to strict guarantees on end-use and permissible retransfer, reflecting rigorous compliance with international norms and bilateral agreements. This position, he noted, remains consistent even in the scenario of a crisis involving Ukraine, where Pakistan has repeatedly reaffirmed its stance on neutrality and restraint in conflict dynamics.