ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has categorically rejected claims made by Indian media that Islamabad requested a ceasefire during the recent bout of heightened tensions between Pakistan and India.
In an official statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson strongly denied reports circulated by Indian outlets suggesting that Pakistan had sought a ceasefire following alleged Indian aggression.
“The claims made by Indian media last night are baseless and categorically denied,” the spokesperson stated, emphasising that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar had already clarified in various interviews and statements that Pakistan’s response to Indian aggression was firm and decisive—an exercise of its legitimate right to self-defense.
The Foreign Office further elaborated that the eventual ceasefire was facilitated through the diplomatic engagement of friendly nations, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United States.
