Pakistan Rejects PM Modi’s Remarks on Pahalgam Attack as ‘Misleading’

Following comments by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concerning the Pahalgam terror attack and cross-border actions, the Pakistani Foreign Office issued a strong rebuttal. The Pakistani government labeled the remarks as ‘baseless and misleading,’ particularly those relating to the April 22 attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists. The Foreign Office stated that no concrete evidence has been presented to support these allegations and warned against attempts to divert attention from the human rights situation in what it calls Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The statement also addressed PM Modi’s references to regional development, expressing concern over security presence, civil liberties, and demographic changes. Pakistan maintains that such actions raise questions under international legal standards, including the Fourth Geneva Convention. Meanwhile, India insists that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and is focused on its administration, development, and ensuring peace. Pakistan reiterated its support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, appealing to the international community to uphold their rights, including self-determination as outlined in United Nations Security Council resolutions. This exchange underscores the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan over Jammu and Kashmir, with India viewing it as an internal matter and Pakistan advocating for international involvement. Recent tensions, such as India’s withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty, highlight the persistent challenges in the region. International actors have urged both nations to engage in constructive dialogue to find peaceful resolutions.