ISLAMABAD: A government spokesperson has responded over the media reportsof provision of visas to Israeli viruses on arrival.

Government has denied a misleading news item carried by a section of pressregarding the provision of visa facility to Israeli citizens on arrival atPakistani airports.

The spokesperson has categorically stated that Pakistan does not havediplomatic relations with Israel and consequently, the provision of visadoes not arise.

The spokesperson expressed the hope that the media should take the versionof the government before publishing/telecasting such sensitive news.

In October 2018, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government rejectedspeculations that it was holding any secret talks with Israel and Indiaafter rumours emerged regarding landing of an Israeli plane some days ago.

An Israeli journalist earlier this week sparked a storm of speculation onthe social media when he tweeted that an aircraft flew from Tel Aviv toIslamabad.