ISLAMABAD
\nPakistan has categorically rejected the provocative and inflammatory assertions made by the Indian Prime Minister in his address yesterday (Monday).
\nThe Foreign Office, in a statement Tuesday, said at a time when international efforts are being made for regional peace and stability, this statement represents a dangerous escalation rooted in misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law. This statement also reflects a propensity to fabricate misleading narratives to justify aggression.
\nThe Foreign Office said Pakistan remains committed to the recent ceasefire understanding and taking necessary steps towards de-escalation and regional stability. This ceasefire was achieved as a result of the facilitation of several friendly countries which contacted Pakistan with a message of de-escalation. It said the portrayal of Pakistan as seeking a ceasefire in \u201cdespair and frustration\u201d is yet another blatant lie.
\nThe Foreign Office further said the Pahalgam attack is being exploited without credible evidence to malign Pakistan, justify military adventurism by contriving a casus belli, serve domestic political objectives, deflect attention from rising communal tensions, human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and reinforce a manufactured narrative of a perpetual external threat. After the unlawful and unprovoked Indian aggression against innocent Pakistani civilians on false pretext of terrorism, and despite Pakistan\u2019s restraint, India recklessly provoked the situation further by targeting Pakistan\u2019s military bases, risking an uncontrollable escalatory spiral.
\nIndian actions set a dangerous precedent for aggression, dragging the entire region to the brink of disaster. This reflects the mindset of a revisionist actor that seeks to upend strategic stability in South Asia without regard for consequences. Moreover, India is justifying the cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians, mostly women and children, as well as its highly irresponsible brinkmanship as the \u201cnew normal\u201d for the region.
\nThe Foreign Office said Pakistan totally rejects this assertion. The \u201cnormal\u201d remains that no one will be allowed to challenge the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, as amply demonstrated by Pakistan in resolutely defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as the security of its people. It warned that make no mistake, we will closely monitor India\u2019s actions and behaviour in this regard in the coming days. It also urged the international community to do the same.
\nConsistent with its right to self-defense, Pakistan\u2019s response to Indian aggression was calibrated and targeted against military installations. Pakistan proved its strength against Indian military capability and targets. It is now an indisputable and well-known fact which cannot be denied by misinformation and propaganda.
\nThe Foreign Office further said India\u2019s illegal and unilateral actions are also reflected by its blatant disregard for the sanctity of binding agreements like the Indus Water Treaty that has governed shared water resources for decades. It said Pakistan will take all necessary measures to preserve its rights under the Treaty.
\nTalking about counterterrorism efforts, the Foreign Office said Pakistan is a victim of terrorism, being directly sponsored by India. It said Pakistan has suffered a lot due to this scourge. It added that Pakistan\u2019s contributions and sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism are well known.
\nRegarding the longstanding Kashmir issue, the Foreign Office said Pakistan has always supported the peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. In this regard, it reiterated Pakistan\u2019s support for US President Donald Trump\u2019s efforts aimed at the resolution of this dispute, which remains a source of instability in South Asia.
\nIn this era, peace is the true strength. The world is not served by theatrical militarism and grandstanding but by mature leadership, regional cooperation, and respect for international norms.
\nThe Foreign Office said Pakistan is a sovereign nation with resilient institutions, a committed populace, and a globally recognized role in maintaining peace and security. It said Pakistan\u2019s commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness. Any future aggression will also be met with full resolve.
\nThe Foreign Office said Pakistan hopes that India will prioritize regional stability and the well-being of its citizens over the narrow, politically motivated jingoism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has categorically rejected the provocative and inflammatory assertions made by the Indian Prime Minister in his address yesterday (Monday). The Foreign Office, in a statement Tuesday, said at a time when international efforts are being made for regional peace and stability, this statement represents a dangerous escalation rooted in misinformation, political opportunism, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":468174,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-478087","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n