Pakistan has strongly rejected the irresponsible assertions made by the Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calling Islamabad a “bad neighbour”, saying New Delhi’s documented involvement in promoting terrorist activities in the region is very well known. While responding to media queries regarding remarks made by the Indian minister about Pakistan.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Hussain Andrabi, in a statement issued in Islamabad on Saturday, said: “Pakistan firmly rejects the irresponsible assertions made by the Indian External Affairs Minister. Once again, India seeks to deflect attention from its own troubling record as a neighbour that promotes terrorism and contributes to regional instability.

“India’s documented involvement in promoting terrorist activities in the region, particularly in Pakistan, is well known. The case of Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav remains a stark example of organised, state-sponsored terrorism directed against Pakistan. Equally concerning are recurring instances of extraterritorial killings, sabotage through proxies, and covert support to terrorist networks.

This pattern is consistent with the extremist ideology of Hindutva and its violent proponents. “India continues its illegal and violent military occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan remains steadfast in its commitment to extend full political, moral, and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people in their just struggle to realise their right to self-determination, as enshrined in relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

“The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is an international agreement concluded in good faith and at considerable cost. Any unilateral violation of the Treaty by India would undermine regional stability and call into question its credibility as a state that claims to respect international legal obligations. Pakistan will take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights under the Treaty.”

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)