Islamabad, July 4 (RHC)-- Pakistan has lodged a protest with the United States over reports that Washington is spying on the country. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying: "Pakistan has noted with concern recent media reports indicating that it is among the countries subject to surveillance by U.S. government agencies."

The statement by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry notes: "The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad was conveyed today that such an action against Pakistani government departments or other organizations, entities and individuals is not in accord with international law and recognized diplomatic conduct."

U.S. media reports that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has been subject to espionage by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). The statement further added that such measures are contrary to the spirit of friendly relations and called on the United States to stop the surveillance activities.

Earlier this week, The Washington Post published a document by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, revealing that the NSA has spied on several political parties, including the PPP and India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).