“Hindutva-drive”: Pakistan army rejects Indian military chief’s provocative remarks
Key takeaways
- The ISPR stated that Pakistan is a responsible nuclear power, an important member of the international community and an undeniable part of South Asia’s history and geography.
- Pakistan army warned that the consequences of any such aggression would not remain confined within geographical borders and could have far-reaching implications for the entire region.
- The ISPR also accused India of supporting terrorism, creating instability, conducting cross-border activities and running misleading campaigns at the international level.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has reacted strongly to recent remarks made by the Indian military chief, describing the statement as provocative, irresponsible and a threat to regional peace, ARY News reported on Sunday, quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
In a statement issued by the media wing of the armed forces, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) criticised “Hindutva-driven mindset” behind the Indian military leadership’s comments.
According to the statement, the Indian army chief had recently said in an interview that “Pakistan must decide whether it wants to remain part of geography and history or not”, remarks which Pakistan termed reckless and reflective of a war-driven mentality.