In a statement issued on Tuesday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that, at a time when international efforts are underway to promote regional peace and stability, Indian Prime Minister Modi’s remarks represent a dangerous escalation rooted in misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law. “This statement also reflects a propensity to fabricate misleading narratives to justify aggression,” he added.
Khan stated that Pakistan remains committed to the recent ceasefire understanding and continues to take necessary steps towards de-escalation and regional stability.
“This ceasefire was achieved through the facilitation of several friendly countries that reached out to us with messages encouraging de-escalation,” he said. He rejected the portrayal of Pakistan as seeking a ceasefire out of “despair and frustration,” calling it another blatant falsehood.
Calling the Pahalgam attack a politically motivated and concocted story aimed at justifying aggression against Pakistan, the spokesperson said, “The Pahalgam attack is being exploited without credible evidence to malign Pakistan, justify military adventurism by contriving a casus belli, serve domestic political objectives, deflect attention from rising communal tensions and human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and reinforce a manufactured narrative of a perpetual external threat.”
He said that after India’s unlawful and unprovoked aggression against innocent Pakistani civilians on a false pretext of terrorism—and despite Pakistan’s restraint—India recklessly escalated the situation by targeting Pakistan’s military bases, risking an uncontrollable spiral.
The spokesperson warned that Indian actions set a dangerous precedent for aggression and dragged the entire region to the brink of disaster. “This reflects the mindset of a revisionist actor that seeks to upend strategic stability in South Asia without regard for the consequences,” he said.
He further stated that India is attempting to justify the cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians, mostly women and children, while portraying its brinkmanship as the “new normal” for the region.
“Pakistan totally rejects this assertion. The ‘normal’ remains that no one will be allowed to challenge the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, as amply demonstrated by Pakistan in resolutely defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the security of its people,” he asserted.
“Make no mistake, we will closely monitor India’s actions and behaviour in this regard in the coming days,” he warned and urged the international community to do the same.
The spokesperson affirmed that Pakistan has the right to self-defence, stating: “Our response to Indian aggression was calibrated and targeted strictly at military installations.”
“Pakistan demonstrated its strength against Indian military capability and targets. This is now an indisputable and well-known fact that cannot be denied through misinformation and propaganda,” he said.
He added that India’s illegal and unilateral actions are also evident in its blatant disregard for binding agreements, such as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which has governed shared water resources for decades. “Pakistan will take all necessary measures to preserve its rights under the Treaty,” he maintained.
Highlighting India’s role in sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan, Khan said, “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism that is being directly sponsored by India. We have suffered immensely due to this scourge. Our contributions and sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism are well documented and widely recognised.”
Expressing full support for US President Donald Trump’s efforts toward resolving the Kashmir dispute, he said, “Pakistan has always supported a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.”
“In this regard, we reiterate our support for President Trump’s efforts aimed at resolving this dispute, which remains a source of instability in South Asia,” he added.
The spokesperson concluded by stating that, in this era, peace is the true strength. “The world is not served by theatrical militarism and grandstanding, but by mature leadership, regional cooperation, and respect for international norms.”
He warned that Pakistan’s commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness.
“Pakistan is a sovereign nation with resilient institutions, a committed populace, and a globally recognised role in maintaining peace and security. Any future aggression will also be met with full resolve. We hope India will prioritise regional stability and the well-being of its citizens over narrow, politically motivated jingoism,” he asserted.
The Foreign Office has categorically rejected the inflammatory and provocative statements made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Pakistan in his speech on Monday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that, at a time when international efforts are underway to promote regional peace and stability, Indian Prime Minister Modi’s remarks represent a dangerous escalation rooted in misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law. “This statement also reflects a propensity to fabricate misleading narratives to justify aggression,” he added.
Khan stated that Pakistan remains committed to the recent ceasefire understanding and continues to take necessary steps towards de-escalation and regional stability.
“This ceasefire was achieved through the facilitation of several friendly countries that reached out to us with messages encouraging de-escalation,” he said. He rejected the portrayal of Pakistan as seeking a ceasefire out of “despair and frustration,” calling it another blatant falsehood.
Calling the Pahalgam attack a politically motivated and concocted story aimed at justifying aggression against Pakistan, the spokesperson said, “The Pahalgam attack is being exploited without credible evidence to malign Pakistan, justify military adventurism by contriving a casus belli, serve domestic political objectives, deflect attention from rising communal tensions and human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and reinforce a manufactured narrative of a perpetual external threat.”
He said that after India’s unlawful and unprovoked aggression against innocent Pakistani civilians on a false pretext of terrorism—and despite Pakistan’s restraint—India recklessly escalated the situation by targeting Pakistan’s military bases, risking an uncontrollable spiral.
The spokesperson warned that Indian actions set a dangerous precedent for aggression and dragged the entire region to the brink of disaster. “This reflects the mindset of a revisionist actor that seeks to upend strategic stability in South Asia without regard for the consequences,” he said.
He further stated that India is attempting to justify the cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians, mostly women and children, while portraying its brinkmanship as the “new normal” for the region.
“Make no mistake, we will closely monitor India’s actions and behaviour in this regard in the coming days,” he warned and urged the international community to do the same.
The spokesperson affirmed that Pakistan has the right to self-defence, stating: “Our response to Indian aggression was calibrated and targeted strictly at military installations.”
“Pakistan demonstrated its strength against Indian military capability and targets. This is now an indisputable and well-known fact that cannot be denied through misinformation and propaganda,” he said.
He added that India’s illegal and unilateral actions are also evident in its blatant disregard for binding agreements, such as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which has governed shared water resources for decades. “Pakistan will take all necessary measures to preserve its rights under the Treaty,” he maintained.
Highlighting India’s role in sponsoring terrorism inside Pakistan, Khan said, “Pakistan is a victim of terrorism that is being directly sponsored by India. We have suffered immensely due to this scourge. Our contributions and sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism are well documented and widely recognised.”
Expressing full support for US President Donald Trump’s efforts toward resolving the Kashmir dispute, he said, “Pakistan has always supported a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.”
“In this regard, we reiterate our support for President Trump’s efforts aimed at resolving this dispute, which remains a source of instability in South Asia,” he added.
The spokesperson concluded by stating that, in this era, peace is the true strength. “The world is not served by theatrical militarism and grandstanding, but by mature leadership, regional cooperation, and respect for international norms.”
He warned that Pakistan’s commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness.
“Pakistan is a sovereign nation with resilient institutions, a committed populace, and a globally recognised role in maintaining peace and security. Any future aggression will also be met with full resolve. We hope India will prioritise regional stability and the well-being of its citizens over narrow, politically motivated jingoism,” he asserted.
(Nirendra Modi)India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his country will respond strongly to what he describes as a future "terrorist attack", after four days of military exchanges with neighbouring Pakistan.
"This is not an era of war, but this is also not an era of terror," Modi said in his first public address since days of intense shelling and aerial incursions, carried out by both sides, began.
These followed a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, for which India blamed a Pakistan-based group. Islamabad has strongly denied backing the group in question
The US-brokered ceasefire agreed between the nuclear-armed neighbours at the weekend appears to have held so far.
"If another terrorist attack against India is carried out, a strong response will be given," Modi said in his speech on Monday.
"Terror and trade talks cannot happen together," he remarked. This was most likely a reference to comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he had told India and Pakistan his administration would only trade with them if they end the conflict.
"Water and blood cannot flow together," Modi added, this time referring to the suspension of a water treaty between India and Pakistan.
His comments come after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that his country had "acted as a responsible state", adding: "Our honour, our dignity and our self-respect are more precious to us than our lives."
He said he believed the water issue with India would be resolved through peaceful negotiations.Narendra Modi saluted as he made his address to India on Monday evening
Earlier on Monday, top military officials from India and Pakistan discussed finer details of the ceasefire agreed between them over the weekend.According to the Indian army, the two sides spoke about the need to refrain from any aggressive action.
"It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas," it said in a statement.
India also announced it was reopening 32 airports for civilians that it had earlier said would remain closed until Thursday due to safety concerns.
The recent tensions were the latest in the decades-long rivalry between India and Pakistan, who have fought two wars over Kashmir, a Himalayan region which they claim in full but administer in part.
The hostilities threatened to turn into a fully-fledged war as they appeared unwilling to back down for days.Both countries have said that dozens of people from both sides died over the four days of fighting last week, partly due to heavy shelling near the de facto border.
Announcing the ceasefire on Saturday, Trump said "it was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much".Both India and Pakistan declared military victory after it came into effect.
On 7 May, India reported striking nine targets inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to the 22 April deadly militant attack in the picturesque Pahalgam valley.
In the days after the first strike, India and Pakistan accused each other of cross-border shelling and claimed to have shot down rival drones and aircraft in their airspace.As the conflict escalated, both nations said they had struck the rival's military bases.
Indian officials reported striking 11 Pakistan Air Force bases, including one in Rawalpindi, near the capital Islamabad. India also claimed Pakistan lost 35-40 men at the Line of Control - the de facto border - during the conflict and that its air force lost a few aircraft.
Indian defence forces have also said that they struck nine armed group training facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing more than 100 militants.
The Pakistan military, in turn, claims it targeted about 26 military facilities in India and that its drones hovered over the capital, Delhi.
India has confirmed that some Pakistani projectiles landed up at its air force bases, though it did not comment on the claim about Delhi.
Pakistan also claims to have shot down five Indian aircraft, including three French Rafales - India has not acknowledged this or commented on the number, though it said on Sunday that "losses are a part of combat".
Pakistan denied the claims that an Indian pilot was in its custody after she ejected following an aircraft crash. India has also said that "all our pilots are back home".
(Nirendra Modi)India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his country will respond strongly to what he describes as a future "terrorist attack", after four days of military exchanges with neighbouring Pakistan.
"This is not an era of war, but this is also not an era of terror," Modi said in his first public address since days of intense shelling and aerial incursions, carried out by both sides, began.
These followed a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, for which India blamed a Pakistan-based group. Islamabad has strongly denied backing the group in question
The US-brokered ceasefire agreed between the nuclear-armed neighbours at the weekend appears to have held so far.
"If another terrorist attack against India is carried out, a strong response will be given," Modi said in his speech on Monday.
"Terror and trade talks cannot happen together," he remarked. This was most likely a reference to comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he had told India and Pakistan his administration would only trade with them if they end the conflict.
"Water and blood cannot flow together," Modi added, this time referring to the suspension of a water treaty between India and Pakistan.
His comments come after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that his country had "acted as a responsible state", adding: "Our honour, our dignity and our self-respect are more precious to us than our lives."
He said he believed the water issue with India would be resolved through peaceful negotiations.Narendra Modi saluted as he made his address to India on Monday evening
Earlier on Monday, top military officials from India and Pakistan discussed finer details of the ceasefire agreed between them over the weekend.According to the Indian army, the two sides spoke about the need to refrain from any aggressive action.
"It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas," it said in a statement.
India also announced it was reopening 32 airports for civilians that it had earlier said would remain closed until Thursday due to safety concerns.
The recent tensions were the latest in the decades-long rivalry between India and Pakistan, who have fought two wars over Kashmir, a Himalayan region which they claim in full but administer in part.
The hostilities threatened to turn into a fully-fledged war as they appeared unwilling to back down for days.Both countries have said that dozens of people from both sides died over the four days of fighting last week, partly due to heavy shelling near the de facto border.
Announcing the ceasefire on Saturday, Trump said "it was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much".Both India and Pakistan declared military victory after it came into effect.
On 7 May, India reported striking nine targets inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to the 22 April deadly militant attack in the picturesque Pahalgam valley.
In the days after the first strike, India and Pakistan accused each other of cross-border shelling and claimed to have shot down rival drones and aircraft in their airspace.As the conflict escalated, both nations said they had struck the rival's military bases.
Indian officials reported striking 11 Pakistan Air Force bases, including one in Rawalpindi, near the capital Islamabad. India also claimed Pakistan lost 35-40 men at the Line of Control - the de facto border - during the conflict and that its air force lost a few aircraft.
Indian defence forces have also said that they struck nine armed group training facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing more than 100 militants.
The Pakistan military, in turn, claims it targeted about 26 military facilities in India and that its drones hovered over the capital, Delhi.
India has confirmed that some Pakistani projectiles landed up at its air force bases, though it did not comment on the claim about Delhi.
Pakistan also claims to have shot down five Indian aircraft, including three French Rafales - India has not acknowledged this or commented on the number, though it said on Sunday that "losses are a part of combat".
Pakistan denied the claims that an Indian pilot was in its custody after she ejected following an aircraft crash. India has also said that "all our pilots are back home".