Pakistan’s Foreign Office strongly condemned statements by Indian leaders that reflect an aggressive, “deeply troubling mindset”, prioritizing hostility over peace. Pakistan regards comments such as India’s assertions about reclaiming Azad Jammu and Kashmir as provocative and damaging to regional stability. Facebook * Business Recorder + Geo News.
Dawn-sponsored Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan underscored that attempts to portray Pakistan as the source of regional instability are “divorced from reality.” He pointed to India’s record of aggressive behavior and support for terrorist activities within Pakistan; these facts cannot be obscured with diversionary tactics. As reported by Business Recorder +4 Geo News +4ARY NEWS+4, SUCH TV +4, and Business Recorder with 4,
+4 The spokesperson stated that Jammu and Kashmir remains the central issue threatening regional peace and stability, calling for its resolution in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and in keeping with Kashmiris’ aspirations for justice and self-determination.
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Pakistan issued this strong condemnation after Indian officials made antagonistic statements – particularly those made in Bihar – which it sees as indicative of extremist tendencies and which, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, undermine any chance for peaceful dialogue and escalate tensions between their two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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+3 This war of words between India and Pakistan comes after several military encounters, most notably India’s Operation Sindoor missile strikes against Pakistan in response to a deadly terrorist attack against tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 20 tourists and claimed 24 others; Pakistan denied its role and denounced India’s actions as unjustified and without provocation by The Washington Post + The Times of India + 3 (AP News + The Washington Post = Times of India), for which both have denounced.
As reported in The Guardian, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has signaled a willingness to engage in dialogue with India, emphasizing the necessity of addressing unresolved issues such as Kashmir, water sharing and terrorism through diplomatic discussions.
The international community has expressed deep alarm at escalating rhetoric and military actions between Israel and Palestine, calling upon both nations to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue to find resolution to their disagreements. According to observers, continuing hostilities could destabilize the region with potentially dire repercussions for global security.
As the situation evolves, constructive engagement and adherence to international norms remain of utmost importance in order to prevent further escalation and establish lasting peace in South Asia.::