- Decisive success in neutralizing Indian fighter jets, military targets now an ‘undeniable and widely recognized’ fact: FO spokesperson
- Categorically states Kashmir issue will be the central part whenever comprehensive dialogue will take place
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s “decisive success in neutralizing” Indian fighter jets, drones, and military targets is now an “undeniable and widely recognized” fact that can’t be “obscured by misinformation or propaganda” as this action was to demonstrate its resolve, capability and inherent right to defend territory and people, the Foreign Office said on Friday.
“Pakistan was compelled to exercise its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity in light of Indian unrelenting aggression,” Foreign Spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan stated during his weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Friday.
Ambassador Khan asserted that Pakistan’s response to India was measured, proportionate and strictly targeted military installations.
The FO Spokesperson said that Pakistan’s “effective counterstrikes” had reinforced the credibility of its deterrence and dispelled any illusion of India’s conventional superiority or its ambitions to enforce hegemony in the region.
He said the recent announcement of ceasefire between Pakistan and India was a positive development, urging India to adhere to its implementation. He also appreciated the constructive role played by friendly countries in facilitating the ceasefire.
About the statement of US President on Pakistan-India tension, Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated support for President Trump’s announcement on engaging with Pakistan and India to seek a resolution to Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Replying a question, the Spokesperson said Indian media reports of any kind of radiation from nuclear site that was allegedly targeted by New Delhi during recent stand-off with Pakistan are absurd and preposterous. He said this is part of disinformation and fake news of Indian media. As a responsible nuclear state, Pakistan categorically rejects this irresponsible reporting.
To another question, Shafqat Ali Khan said the Director Generals of Military Operations of Pakistan and India remained in contact since 10th of this month from time to time. Both sides have agreed on a mechanism for staged-wise de-escalation in the coming days. We believe that communication and coordination is the best way forward in this regard. He said ceasefire is holding right now and the Director Generals Military Operations have been in periodic contacts between them.
Answering another question, the Foreign Office Spokesperson categorically stated that Kashmir issue will be the central part whenever comprehensive dialogue will take place.
