Islamabad condemns Indian rhetoric, warns against destabilising tactics

Pakistan has strongly condemned what it describes as India’s ongoing state-sponsored terrorism, asserting that propaganda campaigns cannot alter ground realities.

During the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi rejected recent controversial statements made by India’s Defence Minister, saying Pakistan will protect its sovereignty at all costs.

What Pakistan said about India

The spokesperson stressed that Pakistan has repeatedly highlighted India’s involvement in destabilising activities.

“Pakistan rejects the irresponsible remarks and malicious propaganda. Our armed forces are fully committed to defending the nation,” Andrabi said.

He added that Pakistan will continue exposing India’s attempts to create a false narrative in the region.

Why the tensions have escalated

The comments come at a time of heightened geopolitical pressure between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, following a series of Indian allegations and aggressive statements targeting Pakistan.

Islamabad says these remarks reflect:

• India’s growing frustration over its failures in occupied Jammu and Kashmir
• An attempt to divert global attention away from human rights abuses
• Efforts to justify its internal and external security policies

Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements: What’s happening?

The FO spokesperson detailed a series of significant diplomatic activities during the week.

Meeting with Indonesia

• The President of Indonesia visited Pakistan on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation.
• Delegation-level talks included discussions on:
  • The humanitarian situation in occupied Jammu & Kashmir
  • Defence and strategic cooperation
• Several agreements and MoUs were signed to deepen bilateral ties.

Contacts with Iran and Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister held separate discussions with:

• Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi
• Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan

Talks focused on:

• The Gaza crisis
• Developments regarding the Rafah crossing
• The collective response of eight Islamic Arab nations, including Pakistan, to Israeli actions

How Pakistan views the regional situation

According to Andrabi, Pakistan is actively working with key Muslim-majority nations to push for humanitarian relief and political accountability in Gaza, calling Israel’s actions “deeply concerning and destabilising.”

He added that Pakistan will continue supporting collective regional diplomacy aimed at ensuring peace and protecting vulnerable populations.