Pakistan’s government says responsibility for the crimes of the Rochdale grooming gang leader lies with the country where he was raised and abused victims. An Islamabad official is quoted arguing that “regardless of where he was born,” the focus should be on where the individual grew up and committed offences, describing that he was “groomed” and “spoiled” in the place where he developed. The comments are presented in response to discussion of accountability and the extent to which Pakistan should be involved given the individual’s background. The coverage emphasizes that Pakistan’s position is framed around the location of upbringing and the environment in which offences occurred, rather than the person’s birthplace. The reports do not introduce new charges or specific case details beyond this attribution of responsibility. Overall, the sources present Pakistan’s stance as a political and diplomatic response to public debate about the Rochdale case and where culpability should be assigned.