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Responding to comments by the Indian Chief of Army Staff in a recent interview, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) called the statement provocative.
The ISPR said the Indian Army Chief suggested Pakistan must decide whether it wants to be part of its geography and history, while stressing that Pakistan already plays an important role on the global stage.
The Pakistan Army Public Relations Department reiterated that Pakistan is a recognized nuclear power and an undeniable part of South Asia’s geography and history.
The ISPR added that the Indian Army Chief’s provocative remarks indicate Indian leadership has not accepted Pakistan’s existence and has failed to learn the right lessons even after eight decades.
Inter-Services Public Relations says this arrogant, belligerent, narrow-minded mentality has repeatedly pushed South Asia toward wars and crises.
The Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department says the threat to wipe a sovereign nuclear neighbor off the map is neither a strategic gesture nor diplomatic pressure. Such a threat reflects mental bankruptcy, madness and belligerence. Responsible nuclear states demonstrate restraint and strategic seriousness.
The ISPR says that responsible nuclear states do not use the language of civilizational superiority. Contrary to Hindutva thinking, Pakistan is an important country on the global stage. India has a record of involvement in state-sponsored terrorism and has been involved in cross-border targeted killings to create regional instability.
Inter-Services Public Relations says India has a historical record of spreading misleading information around the world, and Delhi’s aggressive behavior is a result of frustration over its failure to harm Pakistan.
According to the ISPR, India’s frustration during the ‘war of truth’ was exposed to the whole world. The Indian leadership should avoid pushing South Asia toward another crisis or war, as the consequences would be devastating not only for the entire region but also beyond.
The Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department says India will have to adopt the path of peaceful coexistence and recognize the importance of Pakistan. The consequences of any attempt to target Pakistan will not be limited to geographical boundaries; their effects would be strategically and politically unacceptable for India.