ISLAMABAD – Unilateral sanctions imposed by the Western world on Russiafollowing its military operation in Ukraine are hitting he developingcountries, including Pakistan, hard.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said that the consequences beingfaced by the international community, particularly developing nations, dueto sanctions would further aggravate.
“The situation is unfortunate, and it has led to many consequences, whichhave serious impact on the international community, including particularlythe developing countries, and … on countries like Pakistan and others whoare facing the consequences of the situation. And perhaps theseconsequences are further aggravated and complicated by the sanctions thatcome into play,” he was quoted as saying in a local media report.
He said that if the sanctions had to be used, it should be imposed throughproper mechanisms as it is described by the United Nations.
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The spokesperson said that Pakistan’s stance on Russia-Ukraine war isunchanged.
The statement comes as the sanctions on Russia have jacked up the oilprices in the international market and countries like Pakistan are forcedto buy expensive oil for its domestic needs.
