Pakistan has rejected Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's statement on Pakistani forces as baseless and provocative, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had said in a statement that most of India's problems are due to Pakistan's armed forces.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson condemned the Indian Foreign Minister's statement by calling it irresponsible and provocative.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Pakistan is a responsible state, all institutions of Pakistan, including the armed forces, were strong pillars of national security, these institutions were committed to protecting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He said that in May 2025, Pakistan's armed forces responded effectively to Indian aggression with professionalism, determination and responsibility. No propaganda can deny this fact.
The FO said Indian leadership's attempts to defame Pakistan's state institutions and leadership are a nefarious propaganda campaign.
Tahir Andrabi said that the aim of this Indian campaign was to divert attention from India's destabilizing actions in the region.
He said India wanted to divert attention from its state-sponsored terrorism in Pakistan. Such provocative statements reflect that India does not care about peace, harmony and stability in the region.
The Foreign Office spokesperson said that instead of making baseless comments on the armed forces of Pakistan, the Indian leadership should investigate the fascist and extremist Hindutva ideology, which has given rise to mob killings, extrajudicial killings and the destruction of places of worship and property in India.
Tahir Andrabi further said that India and its leadership have become hostages to the terror fostered in the name of religion.
He asserted that Pakistan believes in coexistence, dialogue and diplomacy. Pakistan is united, strong and determined to protect national interests and sovereignty.