FO condemns Indian minister’s ‘provocative’ remarks threatening aggression against Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “provocative remarks” threatening aggression against Pakistan, saying such statements highlighting the neighbouring country’s “hegemonistic mindset”. Singh on Thursday had warned Pakistan that any “fresh terrorist activity from across the border would invite a strike even bigger than the last time”, according to…
On Friday, the Foreign Office (FO) harshly criticized Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's "provocative remarks" warning Pakistan of aggression. Singh had stated that any "fresh terrorist activity from across the border" would trigger a response that would surpass the intensity of their previous confrontation, according to Indian news agency ANI.
FO spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan addressed the comments during his weekly press briefing, condemning the "reckless statements" as evidence of India's dominant mindset and posing a threat to regional stability in South Asia. He reminded India of the consequences of its military aggression in May last year, when Pakistan responded decisively against Indian aggression.
Haider emphasized that Pakistan remains prepared to defend its "sovereignty and territorial integrity" against any "ill-advised aggression" and stressed that Pakistan's restraint should not be mistaken for weakness. He warned that any aggression would face a "forceful response" and urged India to abandon its belligerent rhetoric and act responsibly for lasting peace in the region.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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