ISLAMABAD- Pakistan strongly condemned the Indian Defence Minister’s very reckless, aggressive, and gratuitous statements threatening Pakistan on Sunday.
While strongly condemning the Indian Defence Minister’s highly irresponsible, provocative, and gratuitous remarks threatening Pakistan,
Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar stated, “the Indian Minister’s unfounded remarks are delusional and reflective of India’s characteristic hostility towards its neighbours.”
He said that India’s smear campaign against Pakistan has been completely exposed and discredited, and that it is no secret that Indian authorities participate in lies and fantasies while pointing fingers at neighbours such as Pakistan.
Asim Iftikhar went on to argue that by doing so, India hopes to deflect world attention away from the grave breaches of human rights and international humanitarian law committed by Indian occupation troops in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
“Pakistan is perfectly capable of defending itself against any assault,” he added, adding that “the whole world witnessed Pakistan’s capacity and commitment in resisting the Indian misadventure in February 2019.”
The spokesperson went on to say that the Indian government’s frustration can be seen in the fact that, despite its unabated state terrorism in IIOJK, it has completely failed to silence the peaceful voices of Kashmiris demanding the right to self-determination promised to them by the United Nations Security Council in its various Resolutions.
“While fully prepared to respond to India’s provocations and reckless behaviour,” Iftikhar added, “Pakistan will continue to behave responsibly and contribute to all efforts to promote peace, security, and stability in the region and beyond.”