Dr Muhammad Faisal, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson said, on Thursday, that Pakistan stands with Saudia Arabia in its diplomatic row with Canada. He went on to say that “Pakistan always supports the sovereignty of states and the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. Both these aspects are enshrined in UN Charter and are among the basic tenets of international law, and the foundation of peaceful and friendly inter-state relations.” Saudia Arabia and Canada have been embroiled in a diplomatic row ever since Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland posted a demand for the Saudi government to release women-rights activist Samar Badawi on social media. Riyadh responded to this criticism by recalling their ambassador from Ottawa and expelling the Canadian ambassador. READ MORE: Canada to ask allies to help cool Saudi dispute, US offers no aid