Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly criticized recent remarks by the Indian Army Chief, which suggested that Pakistan is the epicenter of terrorism. The statement from Pakistan has called these comments contrary to facts and an attempt to deflect attention from India’s actions in the region.

According to a statement by Inter Services Public Relations, the assertions made by the Indian Army Chief are seen as part of a longstanding narrative by India to attribute domestic unrest to external factors. The statement highlights that such claims are politically motivated and reflect what they describe as the extreme politicization of the Indian Army.

The statement further accuses India of using these allegations to divert global attention away from its own actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) and its treatment of minorities. It describes India’s internal policies as repressive and points to international awareness of human rights violations in Kashmir and other regions.

Pakistan has also reiterated its stance on the right of self-determination for Kashmiris, as outlined in United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The statement criticizes India’s approach and underscores the resilience of the Kashmiri people against what it terms as state-sponsored oppression.

Addressing the allegations of terrorism, Pakistan points to a captured Indian military officer allegedly involved in orchestrating acts of terror within Pakistan. It emphasizes that these facts have been overlooked in the Indian Army Chief’s remarks.

In conclusion, Pakistan calls for a more civilized discourse and urges the Indian Army leadership to adhere to professional norms in state-to-state interactions, rather than engaging in politically charged rhetoric.