Reports allege that Pakistan PM Imran Khan was a potential target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme by clients of the NSO group
Pakistan on July 23 voiced ‘serious concern’ over media reports about India allegedly eavesdropping on foreigners, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, using Israeli spyware Pegasus and urged the United Nations to thoroughly investigate the matter.
According to reports, Mr. Khan was a potential target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware programme by clients of the NSO Group cyberespionage firm.
The Foreign Office (FO) through a statement responded to the media queries related to India’s alleged use of the Israeli spyware.
“We have noted with serious concern recent international media reports exposing Indian government’s organised spying operations against its own citizens, foreigners as well as Prime Minister Imran Khan, using an Israeli origin spyware,” the FO said.
The statement also condemned what it called “India’s…