ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains committed to resolving conflicts through peaceful means but will not compromise on its sovereignty, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said on Friday during his weekly press briefing in Islamabad.
He firmly placed blame on India for escalating regional tensions, stating, “It was India that dragged the region into conflict.” Khan stressed that Pakistan responded decisively to Indian aggression, upholding its national honour and dignity.
In retaliation, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, during which its armed forces reportedly shot down six Indian warplanes, according to the FO.
Khan acknowledged the role of friendly nations in brokering the recent ceasefire, praising their diplomatic efforts to halt what has been described as the most intense fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbours in decades.
The hostilities were triggered earlier this month after New Delhi accused Islamabad of orchestrating a militant attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir that left 26 people dead in April — an allegation Pakistan categorically denies.
“Any future aggression will be met with a robust and immediate response,” the FO warned.
Khan also reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to engage in international discussions on terrorism, highlighting that the country has long been a victim of terrorism itself. He accused India of not only sponsoring terrorism within Pakistan but also of engineering assassination plots on foreign soil.
“We have concrete evidence and materials that prove India’s involvement,” he stated, adding that Pakistan will present its case with clarity whenever terrorism is discussed globally.
He concluded by emphasizing that Pakistan seeks a permanent, constructive solution to terrorism and is open to dialogue on the issue in international forums.
