Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Islamabad on Tuesday strongly rejected claims that Pakistani nationals are involved in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling the allegations "baseless and unfounded." The Foreign Office stated that Pakistan has not received any formal communication or proof from Ukraine to support these accusations. Authorities confirmed they will contact Ukrainian officials to seek clarification on the matter.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently accused foreign mercenaries from several countries, including Pakistan, China, and some African nations, of fighting alongside Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine. Zelenskiy promised a firm response to the presence of these fighters as the conflict continues to intensif...