Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned what it termed “provocative and inflammatory” remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent address, warning that such rhetoric risked pushing the region towards dangerous instability.
In a detailed and strongly worded statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan rejected the Indian leader’s assertions as “misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law.” The statement emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to peace and regional stability while accusing India of distorting facts to justify aggression.
“At a time when international efforts are being made for regional peace and stability, this statement represents a dangerous escalation,” the Foreign Office said, adding that India’s “propensity to fabricate misleading narratives to justify aggression” was deeply concerning.
The Pakistani statement came in the wake of Indian airstrikes allegedly targeting terror infrastructure across the Line of Control, under the banner of “Operation Sindoor”, following the Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left over two dozen people dead. New Delhi accused Islamabad of backing the attack — a claim Pakistan denies as “baseless and politically motivated.”
“The portrayal of Pakistan as seeking a ceasefire in ‘despair and frustration’ is yet another blatant lie,” the FO said, referring to recent efforts brokered by third-party states to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Islamabad also condemned India’s strikes, stating that they targeted Pakistani military installations under “a false pretext of terrorism,” and amounted to “reckless provocation” that risked “an uncontrollable escalatory spiral.”
“India is justifying the cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians, mostly women and children as the ‘new normal’ for the region,” the statement said, rejecting what it described as the normalisation of state-sponsored violence and adventurism.
The FO further accused India of acting as a “revisionist actor” seeking to upset strategic stability in South Asia, warning that such posturing could drag the region into “a brink of disaster.”
“Peace is the true strength,” the ministry stated, adding that the global community must not be swayed by “theatrical militarism and grandstanding” but rather push for regional cooperation and responsible diplomacy.
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Reiterating its right to defend itself, Pakistan claimed that its military response to India’s actions was “calibrated and targeted against military installations,” stressing that it acted with restraint while still showcasing its deterrent capabilities.
“Pakistan proved its strength against Indian military capability and targets. It is now an indisputable and well-known fact,” the statement added.
The FO also warned of future provocations, declaring, “Our commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness. Any future aggression will also be met with full resolve.”
The ministry also highlighted what it called India’s disregard for international commitments, pointing to alleged violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a decades-old agreement governing water-sharing between the two countries.
Additionally, Pakistan labelled itself “a victim of terrorism, directly sponsored by India,” and said its sacrifices in the global war against terrorism are well documented.
“We reiterate our support for President Trump’s efforts aimed at the resolution of [the Kashmir] dispute, which remains a source of instability in South Asia,” the FO said, in a rare reference to former US mediation offers.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his weekend speech, claimed that Pakistan had sought a ceasefire due to internal frustration, an assertion now sharply rebuked by Islamabad.
Pakistan and India have fought multiple wars since independence, with Kashmir remaining the core flashpoint. Despite a 2021 ceasefire understanding, recent months have seen growing tension fueled by political rhetoric, border skirmishes, and mutual accusations of state-backed terrorism.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs closed its statement by urging the international community to play a proactive role in monitoring India’s actions and supporting peace in the region.
