Pakistan has issued a strong response to recent comments made by Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval regarding the ongoing deadlock between Pakistan and India, calling his statements “distorted and tainted.”

During the Weekly Media Briefing on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan criticized Doval’s remarks, stating that they reflect a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and are a clear violation of responsible diplomatic conduct.

“These comments do not align with the norms of responsible statecraft,” Ambassador Khan added, emphasizing Pakistan’s rejection of the narrative presented by the Indian official.

The spokesperson described Indian state-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan as a matter of global concern, accusing India of repeatedly supporting terror elements to destabilize the region.

“Military aggression against a sovereign nation is a grave breach of the United Nations Charter and established principles of the international law,” he added.

Ambassador Khan also “condemned” the ongoing human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where Indian forces continue to kill innocent civilians with impunity.

He called on the international community to take serious note of this alarming situation.

Addressing comments made by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari in a recent interview, the spokesperson clarified that no individuals were named personally.

Bilawal’s remarks referred to concerns over certain state actors’ conduct and suggested that some “individuals of particular concern” should be extradited to facilitate confidence-building measures with India.

On the issue of cross-border terrorism, Ambassador Khan stated that Pakistan is actively engaged in talks with Afghan authorities at multiple levels to address threats originating from terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan.

These discussions follow the Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to Afghanistan on April 19 and aim to find common grounds for cooperation.

He stressed that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) poses a serious security threat and expressed hope that Afghan authorities will take decisive action against terrorist groups operating from their soil.

Ambassador Khan reaffirmed Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China, calling it its “iron brother,” while maintaining cordial ties with both China and the United States. He highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to balanced and respectful engagement with all its partners.

Finally, Pakistan confirmed its participation in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with Deputy Prime Minister Dar scheduled to attend.