ISLAMABAD, March 20 (Alliance News): Pakistan dismissed India’s claims of victimhood, asserting that they cannot obscure New Delhi’s involvement in terrorism on Pakistani soil and its state-sponsored oppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, addressing a weekly press briefing, accused India of fomenting unrest in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan, and engaging in global assassination plots.
He stated that India’s history of targeted killings, subversion, and terrorism in foreign territories was well-documented.
He criticized India for not condemning the recent Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan and denounced its increasing rhetoric on Jammu and Kashmir, calling it an internationally recognized disputed territory whose status must be determined through a UN-supervised plebiscite.
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to constructive dialogue and a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The spokesperson blamed India’s hegemonic ambitions and rigid approach for obstructing peace in South Asia.
On Pakistani individuals allegedly visiting Israel, he stated that the Foreign Office had no involvement and reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering stance on Palestine, condemning Israel’s attacks on Gaza and the West Bank. He called for an immediate end to hostilities and accountability for Israeli crimes.
Commenting on visa restrictions for Pakistani nationals, he clarified that both the U.S. State Department and Pakistan’s Foreign Office refuted speculative reports circulating on social media.
The spokesperson also briefed the media on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, highlighting discussions on trade, investment, energy, and security cooperation.
Additionally, Pakistan welcomed the delimitation treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, calling it a step toward regional stability. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s demand for Afghan authorities to take action against TTP and ISKP, responsible for terrorist activities in Pakistan.
The Torkham border has been reopened until April 15, as Pakistan seeks a long-term resolution to cross-border issues.
