Overview

• Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Dr. Shama Junejo was not listed on the official letter of credence signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
• Officials stated her placement behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lacked approval from the foreign minister.
• Images from the UN session showed Junejo seated directly behind Asif, who publicly said only the Foreign Office can explain her presence and seating.
• Former ministers Shireen Mazari and Fawad Chaudhry criticized the government, with Mazari claiming the FO issued credentials, a contention the FO’s statement contradicts.
• Junejo rejected claims that she supports Israel, sharing past posts that she said condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza.