He added that there was “nothing new” about Pakistan’s role, saying the country had been “used” by the United States since 1981. Responding to a question about the remarks during his weekly press briefing today, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said such remarks reflected a “deep sense of frustration”. Thinks of himself a hi fi dalal, remarks reflect personal frustration. https://t.co/2Rr5hZG6Da — Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) March 26, 2026President’s spokesperson Murtaza Solangi also criticised the Indian foreign minister, calling him Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dalal” (broker). Former caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said the Indian external affairs minister’s choice of language “reflects a sick mindset”.

Source: The Express Tribune March 26, 2026 15:31 UTC