Pakistan News: US-India Statement Sparks Strong Reaction
The US-India joint statement has significant implications for regional stability, with Pakistan warning that the sale of advanced military technology to India would exacerbate military imbalances in South Asia and undermine strategic stability. The country's foreign office has called for international partners to adopt a holistic and objective view of the issues of peace and security in South Asia.
A joint statement from the US and India has sparked a strong reaction from Pakistan, with the country's foreign office denouncing the reference to Pakistan in the context of terrorism as "one-sided" and "misleading". The statement, issued during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, urged Pakistan to "expeditiously bring to justice" those responsible for the Pathankot incident and other terrorism-related incidents.
Pakistani media has also reacted strongly to the statement, with The Nation dismissing the allegations as "one-sided and unsubstantiated". The country has expressed concern over the planned transfer of military technology to India, citing its potential to destabilize the region. Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan rejected the reference, stating that it overlooks India's own human rights violations and its involvement in sponsoring terrorism.
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Pakistan was hailed as a positive development by The Nation, while The Daily Times expressed disappointment over the lack of tangible economic benefits. In a separate development, Pakistan has denounced a UN report highlighting human rights violations in Bangladesh, with up to 1,400 people killed during student-led protests in 2024. Bangladeshi media welcomed the report, calling for accountability and justice.
The reaction from Pakistan comes as Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is expected to attend a high-level UN Security Council meeting in New York next week and engage in bilateral discussions with other nations. The country's strong disapproval of the US-India joint statement is likely to be a key topic of discussion during these meetings.
