ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday condemned recent remarks by Indian leadership as reflecting a mindset prioritizing hostility over peace.
The Foreign Office responded to antagonistic statements, including one by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson on May 29, asserting talks on Kashmir would only begin “when Pakistan hands over Azad Jammu and Kashmir.”
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said attempts to blame Pakistan for regional instability are divorced from reality. He cited India’s record of aggressive behavior and documented support for terrorist activities within Pakistan, stating these facts cannot be masked by hollow narratives.
Khan reiterated that the Kashmir dispute remains the core issue threatening regional peace and stability. Pakistan will continue to advocate for a just resolution aligned with UN Security Council resolutions and Kashmiri aspirations.
He described recent Indian remarks as proof of the futility of jingoism and coercion, stressing India cannot achieve its objectives through threats or force. Pakistan remains committed to peace and constructive engagement but will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against aggression.
The spokesperson emphasized that lasting peace demands maturity, restraint, and addressing the root causes of conflict instead of pursuing narrow political gains at the expense of regional harmony.
