India exposing its extremist mindset: Pakistan

Pakistan yesterday said India was exposing its reckless and extremist mindset by issuing irresponsible statements against Pakistan.

In response to a series of Pakistan-related remarks made recently by the Indian Prime Minister, External Affairs Minister and other cabinet members, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said: “We are witnessing an alarming surge in anti-Pakistan rhetoric from various Indian leaders amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign. We outrightly reject these irresponsible statements, which cover a wide array of topics including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, counter-terrorism efforts, state of bilateral relations, and nuclear capabilities.”

Regrettably, she said, “these statements reflect an unhealthy and entrenched obsession with Pakistan and reveal a deliberate intent to exploit hyper-nationalism for electoral gains. These also signify a desperate attempt to deflect attention from mounting domestic and international criticism.”

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