Pakistan has strongly condemned recent inflammatory remarks made by Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statements at a rally in Bihar, calling them indicative of a "deeply troubling mindset" that favors confrontation over peace.
Responding to media queries, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said such rhetoric reveals a dangerous preference for hostility and misrepresentation. He rejected attempts to portray Pakistan as a source of regional instability, noting that India’s track record of aggressive behavior and support for terrorism within Pakistan is well-documented.
PM Modi, during a recent speech in Bihar, referred to “Operation Sindoor” as only the beginning and warned that the fight against terrorism is far from over. Following this, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated the government’s position that dialogue with Pakistan is impossible while terrorism continues, and ruled out any talks on Kashmir, asserting that the only discussion would be about Pakistan vacating the territory.
In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Office reaffirmed that the Kashmir dispute remains the core issue in South Asia. Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized that peace in the region hinges on resolving the Kashmir conflict in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the will of the Kashmiri people.
He added that ignoring this fundamental issue only perpetuates mistrust and the risk of conflict. He also warned that India’s aggressive posturing and reliance on threats or force will not lead to success.
The FO spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful engagement while firmly defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He urged India to adopt maturity, restraint, and a willingness to address root causes, rather than seeking political gains through provocation.
The latest tensions follow a cross-border conflict between May 6 and 10, triggered by an April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. India blamed Pakistan for the incident, a claim Islamabad has categorically denied.
