The Ministry of Commerce has refuted the news circulating on social media regarding the export of Pakistani goods to Israel. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry clarified that no shipment has been exported from Pakistan to Israel, directly or indirectly.
Reports claimed that the first export shipment of Pakistani food products had reached Israel, sent by a Pakistani-Jewish businessman, Fishel BenKhald. However, the Ministry dismissed these claims as inaccurate and misleading.
یہ رہی ویڈیو،پاکستان نے باقاعدہ طور پر اسرائیل سے تجارت شروع کر دی ہے۔
پاکستانی اشیاء خود دیکھ لیں۔
خان صاحب بار بار کہہ چکے ہیں ان پر اسرائیل کو تسلیم کرنے کا بہت پریشر تھا۔
یہودی ایجنٹ کون اب؟pic.twitter.com/8qtugWoUCP— Arslan Baloch (@balochi5252) March 31, 2023
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According to the Ministry, the deal was allegedly finalized at a trade exhibition recently held in the United Arab Emirates. While Pakistan does not have diplomatic relations with Israel, it has no trade or banking relations with the country.
Pakistan Customs Confirms No Shipment to Israel
Pakistan Customs officials have confirmed that no shipment of goods or commodities of Pakistani origin has been exported from Pakistan to Israel. The Ministry stated that even if any goods are exported through a third country, it cannot be termed as exports from Pakistan to Israel.
Misleading Claims
The Ministry emphasized that since neither the shipment was exported directly to Israel nor payment received in any Pakistani bank, it cannot be considered as trade between the two countries. The claims regarding exports to Israel are, therefore, factually incorrect and misleading.
پاکستان اور اسرائیل کے درمیان تجارت کا آغاز ہوگیا ہے ابتدائی طور پر اسے غیر سرکاری سطح پر رکھا گیا ہے اور پھر بتدریج اسے سرکاری تحفظ بھی حاصل ہوجائیگا pic.twitter.com/ldAPf1lKMX
— Sabir Shakir (@ARYSabirShakir) March 31, 2023
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Ministry of Commerce has categorically denied the reports of any trade taking place between Pakistan and Israel. It has further clarified that Pakistan does not recognize Israel as a sovereign state and has no diplomatic, trade or banking relations with it. The Ministry urges the public to avoid spreading false information and rely only on official statements regarding such matters.
