Pakistan summons UK diplomat over threat during Bradford rally

The UK Chapter of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has deleted a post on X which showed a video of “provocative” statements against Pakistan's military leadership, saying it did not endorse unlawful behavior of any kind and advised “independent citizens” to "measure their remarks to avoid any misunderstandings”.

- Tariq Butt | Associated Press

Earlier, the Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) summoned Acting British High Commissioner in Islamabad Matt Cannell to receive a demarche over the “provocative” statements and “incitement to violence” against the military leadership.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi confirmed that a demarche had been issued to the acting British high commissioner, demanding action against all those involved.

“The demarche was issued after provocative statements were made against Pakistan's civil and military leadership from British soil,” the FO spokesperson said. He urged the UK to “hold responsible elements accountable in accordance with the law.”

Subsequently, the UK advised Pakistan to share evidence with its police.

The UK High Commission in Islamabad said in a brief statement: “Where a foreign Government believes a crime has been committed, they should provide all relevant material to their UK police liaison. Any material that appears to break UK law will be reviewed by the police and may lead to a criminal investigation.”

The woman was rallying in Bradford, England, in support of Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan.