Pakistan Rejects Indian PM Modi’s Allegations, Calls for Constructive Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday dismissed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claims that Islamabad responded with hostility to his past peace initiatives, stating that such rhetoric undermines the potential for improved bilateral relations.
Responding to Modi’s comments during a recent podcast, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized that India’s persistent anti-Pakistan narrative hinders opportunities for peace and regional cooperation. He urged an end to such divisive rhetoric.
During the podcast, released on Sunday and featuring an American computer scientist, Modi alleged that “every effort to promote peace with Pakistan has been met with hostility and betrayal.” He expressed hope that “wisdom would prevail among Islamabad’s leadership” to foster better ties between the two nations.
The Foreign Office spokesperson rejected Modi’s remarks as “misleading and one-sided,” noting that they deliberately ignored the unresolved Jammu and Kashmir dispute. “For over seven decades, this issue has remained unsettled, despite India’s commitments to the United Nations, Pakistan, and the Kashmiri people,” Khan stated.
He further criticized India’s portrayal of itself as a victim, asserting that such claims cannot conceal its role in supporting terrorism within Pakistan and the ongoing oppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “Rather than pointing fingers, India should examine its own actions, including its involvement in targeted killings, subversion, and terrorism in other countries,” Khan added.
The spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to constructive engagement and meaningful dialogue to address all outstanding issues, particularly the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir. However, he noted that peace and stability in South Asia continue to be jeopardized by India’s inflexible stance and expansionist ambitions.
Pakistan remains steadfast in its call for a peaceful resolution to regional conflicts, urging India to adopt a more cooperative approach for the sake of lasting stability in the region.
