ISLAMABAD – Foreign Office denounced recent comments by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who asserted that New Delhi reserves “right to strike Pakistan” in response to militant threats.
Foreign Office termed these remarks bellicose punchlines, showing New Delhi’s frustration after failed military operation. Jaishankar’s statement came in the aftermath of a four-day military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, triggered by the Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir, where 26 tourists lost their lives.
Speaking in Brussels, Jaishankar reiterated India’s stance that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was ongoing and emphasized India’s right to target terrorists “anytime, anywhere.”
In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Office urged Indian leadership to promote peace and diplomacy instead of aggressive rhetoric. FO condemned India’s “malicious campaign” to mislead the international community with a false narrative of victimhood, accusing New Delhi of sponsoring terrorism beyond its borders and suppressing the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement further called on India to reflect on its own involvement in terrorism, subversion, and targeted killings, rather than blaming Pakistan. Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, the FO urged India to cease fabricating stories that justify its hostile actions following the Pahalgam incident.
Echoing the FO’s stance, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman criticized India as a “belligerent power spinning out of control” and highlighted the lack of evidence provided by New Delhi to support its allegations against Pakistan.
The recent flare-up between Pakistan and India ended after 87 hours cross border attacks, with Washington mediating a ceasefire agreement on May 10. Since then, Pakistan has launched a global outreach campaign to share its perspective and counter India’s unsubstantiated claims.
