Pakistan Denies Any Understanding with US About Military and Intelligence Operations in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: In response to media queries regarding latest news report alluding to formalization of an agreement for the use of Pakistan’s airspace by the United States to conduct military and intelligence operations in Afghanistan, the Spokesperson stated that no such understanding was in place.

This response was made by Foreign Office Spokesperson after US media outlet CNN published a story, quoting US President Biden saying that his administration was about to reach an understanding with Pakistan to conduct military and intelligence operations in Afghanistan.

The Foreign Office spokesperson said Pakistan and the U.S. have longstanding cooperation on regional security and counter-terrorism and the two sides remain engaged in regular consultations .