As the mid-term elections in the United States saw significant and unexpected results with the Democrats gaining a majority in Congress, resulting in a shift in the political landscape, Pakistan reacted cautiously, stating that choosing a government is entirely an internal matter for the United States.
"As far as Pakistan is concerned, we have maintained excellent relations with all governments, irrespective of who is in power, and this will continue. We view the United States as an important partner for Pakistan in areas ranging from trade and investment to security, counterterrorism, and mineral development.
We will, therefore, continue to maintain our relations with the United States, regardless of which government is in power," said the Spokesperson at the Foreign Office, Sajjad Haider Khan, at the weekly media briefing. Regarding the Middle East, where Pakistan continues to play the role of a peacemaker between Iran and the US, the Spokesperson reiterated that peace in our neighborhood is a primary concern.
"Pakistan has extended all possible facilitation in its capacity as an honest mediator. The fact that we were able to bring the two countries, which had not engaged in direct dialogue for 47 years, to the same table - culminating in the successful signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) - is a testament to Pakistan's commitment to building peace and promoting regional stability," he said.
However, he sidestepped questions regarding nuclear threats, stating, "I would not like to comment on nuclear speculation. Threatening to use nuclear weapons is a serious matter; we must pursue peace, stability, and dialogue."
On the arrival of Indian pilgrims, the spokesperson noted that the government welcomes visitors of all faiths. "The 1974 Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines provides the framework for such visits.
In 2025, Pakistan issued 9,318 visas to religious pilgrims from India, including 9,070 Sikh and 248 Hindu pilgrims. In the first half of 2026, a further 4,002 visas were issued to Sikh pilgrims," he explained.
Pakistan looks forward to welcoming pilgrims for the 557th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev at the Kartarpur Corridor. Finally, regarding the adoption of Pakistan's resolution on 'Conventional Arms Control at the Regional and Sub-regional Levels' by the UN First Committee with 180 votes, the spokesperson stated that this reflects a near-universal recognition that regional stability is best served when states maintain a balance in their defense capabilities at the lowest possible level.