Islamabad, June 2, 2025: Pakistan has strongly condemned recent hostile remarks made by Indian political leaders, including statements delivered during a rally in Bihar, calling them reflective of a “troubling mindset” that places aggression above peace and diplomacy.
“Indian leadership’s recent remarks, including those made in Bihar, reflect a deeply troubling mindset that prioritizes hostility over peace,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, responding to questions from the media on Monday.
He stressed that attempts to portray Pakistan as the source of regional instability are unfounded and disconnected from reality. “The international community is well aware of India’s documented record of aggressive behavior, including its involvement in supporting terrorist activities within Pakistan. These facts cannot be erased by hollow narratives or diversionary tactics,” Khan stated.
His remarks came in response to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Bihar on Friday, in which he referred to Operation Sindoor as “just an arrow in India’s quiver,” suggesting that India’s so-called war on terror was far from over.
The tensions were further escalated by Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who reiterated Modi’s stance during a recent press briefing. Jaiswal accused Pakistan of perpetrating terrorism inside India and asserted that “terrorism and dialogue cannot go hand in hand.” He also dismissed any possibility of bilateral talks on the Kashmir issue, stating that “any discussion on Jammu and Kashmir will only concern the vacation of territory by Pakistan.”
In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Office reaffirmed that the Kashmir dispute remains the central issue affecting peace and stability in South Asia. “Pakistan remains steadfast in advocating for a just and lasting resolution of the Kashmir conflict, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people,” said Khan.
“To sidestep this fundamental issue is to condemn the region to continued mistrust and potential confrontation,” he warned, adding that the recent rhetoric from Indian leaders only highlights the futility of jingoism and coercive tactics.
“India cannot and will not achieve its objectives through threats, misrepresentation, or the use of force,” the spokesperson emphasized. He reiterated that while Pakistan remains committed to peace and constructive engagement, it is equally resolute in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“Durable peace in South Asia requires maturity, restraint, and a genuine willingness to address the root causes of conflict—not the pursuit of narrow political gains at the expense of regional harmony,” Khan concluded.
The backdrop to this escalation includes a brief but intense military clash between Pakistan and India from May 6 to 10, triggered by a deadly attack on April 22 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where gunmen killed 26 civilians. India blamed Pakistan for orchestrating the attack, a claim firmly denied by Islamabad.
