Saifullah Ansar

Islamabad, July 1 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has strongly rejected remarks made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on June 29, calling them “baseless” and “preposterous.”

Responding to a media query, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan’s recent actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan were “legitimate, targeted and proportionate,” carried out to safeguard its citizens in line with international law.

“Pakistan rejects the baseless statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan’s legitimate, targeted and proportionate actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan.”

He accused India of historically interfering in the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighboring countries, in violation of the UN Charter. The spokesperson also highlighted India’s continued suppression of the right to self-determination of Kashmiris in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which he said contravenes relevant UN resolutions.

Allegations Against India

The Foreign Office further alleged that India has been actively aiding and sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan, in violation of UN Security Council sanctions. Mr. Andrabi described India as a “regional spoiler,” warning that its “baseless accusations and inflammatory statements” must not be entertained.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s stance, the spokesperson concluded:

“Pakistan has been and will continue to take all appropriate measures to uphold the safety and security of its citizens in accordance with international law.”

This latest exchange underscores the ongoing tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, with both sides trading accusations over regional security and sovereignty.