Pakistan on Tuesday (May 13) strongly rejected recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them “provocative and inflammatory.”
Islamabad warned that such statements could undermine regional peace and escalate tensions between the two countries.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused India of fabricating narratives to justify aggression, exploiting recent violence in Indian-administered Kashmir for political gain, and disregarding international law and bilateral understandings.
“At a time when global efforts are being made to ensure peace and stability in South Asia, such statements represent a dangerous escalation,” the statement said. “These comments are rooted in misinformation, political opportunism, and a blatant disregard for international law.”
The ministry rejected claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire “out of despair or frustration,” describing them as “blatant lies.” Islamabad said the ceasefire understanding along the Line of Control (LoC) was achieved with the facilitation of “friendly countries” who urged both sides to de-escalate.
The statement also referred to the recent attack in Pahalgam, which India blamed on Pakistan-based militants. Islamabad denied any involvement and accused New Delhi of exploiting the incident “without credible evidence” to malign Pakistan and justify “military adventurism.”
“India's actions risk dragging the entire region into an uncontrollable conflict spiral,” the ministry said, alleging that Indian forces had targeted Pakistani military bases following a prior cross-border incident. “Such reckless escalation sets a dangerous precedent.”
Pakistan also accused India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the shared use of rivers between the two countries, and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its rights under the agreement.
Reiterating its long-standing stance, Islamabad expressed support for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. It also voiced continued support for what it described as previous diplomatic efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to mediate the conflict.
The foreign ministry said Pakistan’s retaliatory actions were “calibrated and limited” to military targets, asserting the country's right to self-defense while emphasizing its restraint in the face of what it called “unprovoked aggression.”
“Let there be no mistake—our commitment to peace must never be mistaken for weakness,” the statement concluded. “Any future aggression will be met with full resolve.”
Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiked in recent months following renewed militant violence in Indian-administered Kashmir and cross-border incidents along the LoC. Both nations have exchanged sharp rhetoric and increased military alertness in what analysts fear could lead to a serious confrontation.
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