Author: Maimona

In response to media queries regarding increase in Islamophobic incidents across India, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Shafqat Ali khan stated: “Pakistan expresses grave concern over the alarming rise in Islamophobic incidents across India.” He further said: “Pakistan calls upon the Government of India to uphold the rights and safety of all its citizens, regardless of faith. The targeting of Muslims through hate speech, discriminatory actions, and state complicity is a matter of serious concern for the international community.” The Spokesperson added: “At a time when restraint and reconciliation are most needed, the deliberate incitement…

Islamabad, 15 May 2025: Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent remarks made by India’s Defence Minister regarding its nuclear capabilities during his visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). In a strongly worded statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad denounced the comments as “irresponsible,” and indicative of deep-seated “insecurity and frustration” over Pakistan’s robust conventional and nuclear deterrence capabilities. The Ministry criticised the Indian official’s statements as not only provocative but also reflective of a strategic mindset reliant on “self-imposed nuclear blackmail.” According to the press release, Pakistan maintains that its conventional military…