The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has formally issued a *démarche* to the Norwegian Ambassador, protesting severe interference in Pakistan’s internal judicial proceedings and violation of established diplomatic norms.
The core of the diplomatic complaint centers on the Ambassador’s attendance at the Supreme Court hearing of the Imaan Mazari case on November 11. A MoFA spokesperson stated that the Ambassador’s presence at an active judicial proceeding constituted a direct encroachment upon Pakistan’s internal court matters and a serious breach of diplomatic boundaries. Attending a sub judice case hearing by a foreign diplomat is considered a grave violation of international law.
MoFA emphasized that this incident is not isolated. The Foreign Office spokesman alleged that various Norwegian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have historically supported elements involved in anti-Pakistan activities, providing both platform and financial backing to such groups.
In issuing the strong protest, MoFA reiterated the fundamental principles of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which mandates diplomats to respect the laws of the host country and strictly adhere to the policy of non-interference in its internal affairs.
“Following this extremely irresponsible conduct, Pakistan has formally issued the *démarche*,” the spokesperson confirmed, adding unequivocally that Pakistan would not tolerate any form of intrusion into its internal affairs. The Foreign Office also stressed that diplomatic circles must avoid any association with elements deemed hostile to the state.
While asserting that Pakistan respects Norway’s sovereignty and internal matters, MoFA conveyed the expectation that Oslo would afford reciprocal and complete respect for Pakistan’s sovereignty. The statement concluded by demanding that Norway uphold its obligations under the Vienna Conventions and ensure full compliance with diplomatic requisites in the future.
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