Pakistan Condemns Indian Prime Minister's 'Terrorism' Allegations, Calls for End to Occupied Kashmir Issue

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Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) has sharply condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations of Islamabad trying to stay relevant through 'terrorism' and 'proxy war', slamming them as 'bravado and jingoism' that undermine regional peace. The FO statement came in response to Modi's remarks, which mark a resurgence of jingoistic rhetoric, following repeated domestic and regional animosities led by the Modi government. Islamabad has called on New Delhi to 'reflect on its own campaign of orchestrating targeted assassinations, subversion and terrorism in foreign territories' and asked the Modi-led regime to avoid maligning others for terrorism.

Pakistan has consistently sought a road of nuanced diplomacy in contrast to India's heavy-handed tactics in suppressing the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people. The country has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue, as reiterated by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar last month, emphasizing the need for good-neighbourly ties based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and a just resolution of the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Office condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations of Islamabad trying to stay relevant through 'terrorism' and 'proxy war' as 'bravado and jingoism' that undermine regional peace.
  • Islamabad called on New Delhi to 'reflect on its own campaign of orchestrating targeted assassinations, subversion and terrorism in foreign territories'.
  • Pakistan has consistently sought a road of nuanced diplomacy in contrast to India's heavy-handed tactics in suppressing the legitimate aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
  • Pakistan has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue, emphasizing the need for good-neighbourly ties based on mutual respect, sovereign equality, and a just resolution of the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir issue.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan's openness to normalizing relations with India last month.
  • India has been involved in cross-border terrorism and assassinations in foreign countries, including Canada, the US, the UK, and Pakistan.
  • India's Defence Minister confirmed the involvement of the Indian intelligence agency RAW in orchestrating the murders of at least 20 individuals in Pakistan since 2020.
  • Pakistan has talked about normalizing relations with India but the Modi government has always responded with its usual 'terror-free environment' spiel.
  • The path to peace lies in addressing grievances through diplomatic channels, and the international community must play a proactive role in facilitating dialogue and de-escalating tensions.

Statistics:

  • Since 2020, at least 20 individuals have been murdered in Pakistan through the involvement of India's intelligence agency RAW (as confirmed by India's Defence Minister).
  • India has carried out assassinations or attempted to carry out assassination attempts in Canada, the US, the UK, and Pakistan.
  • Pakistan has consistently expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue with India for a just resolution of the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir issue.
  • The Modi government's responses point to India's unwillingness to resolve the issue of Occupied Kashmir.

Sources:

  • Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) statement condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegations (No specific date provided)
  • The Guardian investigative report on Indian intelligence agency RAW's involvement in orchestrating murders in Pakistan (No specific date provided)
  • Statement by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan's openness to normalizing relations with India (No specific date provided)