The Foreign Office (FO) stated that Pakistan has made it clear what an independent, sovereign, and law-abiding state looks like. Officials said the demarche was delivered in firm and clear language.

According to the FO, the Norwegian envoy’s presence at the Supreme Court (SC) during the hearing of the Imaan Mazari case on November 11, 2025, was beyond diplomatic limits and amounted to direct interference in Pakistan’s judicial process.

Authorities said the move violated ‘Article 41 of the 1961 Vienna Convention’, which requires diplomats to respect local laws and avoid involvement in internal affairs of the host country.

Diplomatic experts noted that when an ambassador attends a sensitive, ongoing legal case, it may appear as an attempt to influence the judicial process, which is considered a serious breach of diplomatic norms.

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Experts also said this was not the only incident; several Norwegian NGOs, especially those working under the banner of human rights, have supported and given platforms to groups involved in anti-Pakistan activities.

Following this conduct, Pakistan issued a formal demarche and stressed that it will not tolerate any intrusion into its domestic matters. Experts said the move reflects Pakistan’s sovereign right under international diplomatic principles.

The FO spokesperson confirmed that the Norwegian ambassador was summoned. The Additional Secretary (Europe) met the envoy and conveyed Pakistan’s concerns about his unnecessary presence in the Islamabad court.

FO spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said the action violated diplomatic protocol and international law. The ambassador was advised to follow diplomatic rules and the Vienna Convention of 1961.