ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan categorically rejects the provocative and inflammatory assertions made by the Indian Prime Minister in his address yesterday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release on Tuesday.
The foreign office statement alleged that Modi’s statement represents a dangerous escalation rooted in misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law. It came at a time when international efforts are being made for regional peace and stability, the statement read.
“This statement also reflects a propensity to fabricate misleading narratives to justify aggression. Pakistan remains committed to the recent ceasefire understanding and taking necessary steps towards de-escalation and regional stability.”
The Foreign Office has said that the portrayal of Pakistan as seeking a ceasefire in “despair and frustration” is yet another blatant lie by the Indian government.
“After the unlawful and unprovoked Indian aggression against innocent Pakistani civilians on the false pretext of terrorism, and despite Pakistan’s restraint, India recklessly provoked the situation further by targeting Pakistan’s military bases, risking an uncontrollable escalatory spiral. Indian actions set a dangerous precedent for aggression, dragging the entire region to the brink of disaster,” it read.
In a statement, the FO said that the country remains committed to the “ceasefire understanding”, adding that Pakistan was 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 us with a message of de-escalation,” the FO said in a statement.
Moreover, the statement further added that Pakistan totally rejects this assertion, adding that the “normal” 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.
“Make no mistake, we will closely monitor India’s actions and behaviour in this regard in the coming days.” We also urge the international community to do the same.
In addition, the Foreign Office has called on the international community to closely monitor India’s actions in the coming days after the recent ceasefire. It said India’s actions set a dangerous precedent for aggression, “dragging the entire region to the brink of disaster”.
The FO said they reflected 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 ‘new normal’ for the region.
