Pakistan Condemns Indian Defence Minister Threats Over Terrorism

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Affects Pakistan and India · Covered in 2 countries

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Pakistan condemned Indian warnings of military retaliation against cross-border terrorism.

Pakistan rejected and condemned recent provocative remarks by India's defence minister threatening military retaliation for cross-border terrorism. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan criticized the statements during a weekly briefing as evidence of a hegemonistic mindset. The exchange follows warnings from New Delhi regarding potential responses to future security incidents.

The accusationIslamabad labeled the remarks as proof of a hegemonistic mindset.
The warningNew Delhi threatened a strike exceeding previous military actions in response to militant activity.

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Tensions between India and Pakistan remain high over regional security and longstanding territorial disputes, with officials frequently trading accusations regarding cross-border militancy.

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