Islamabad has rebuked the Indian defence minister for making “highly irresponsible, provocative and gratuitous remarks”, saying that Pakistan was fully capable of defending itself against any aggression. Also read: Hindutva ideology a threat to region and global security: FM“Pakistan is fully capable of defending itself against any aggression. The entire world was witness to Pakistan’s capability and resolve in thwarting the Indian misadventure in February 2019,” it said. The dossier presented by Pakistan to the international community in September 2021 contained incontrovertible evidence of the gross and systematic human rights violations and crimes against humanity by Indian occupation forces in IIOJK, the FO said. “While fully prepared to respond to India's provocations and irresponsible behaviour, Pakistan will continue to act responsibly and contribute to all efforts for promoting peace, security and stability in the region and beyond.”

Source: The Express Tribune November 22, 2021 06:01 UTC