Pakistan has strongly rejected the allegations made by the Indian Army Chief. The Foreign Office called them a politically motivated and fabricated story.
At the weekly press briefing in Islamabad, spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addressed the claims. He said Pakistan’s efforts and sacrifices against terrorism are recognized globally.
He criticized India’s statements as old, misleading, and traditional propaganda. “These allegations are politically motivated. They serve India’s political objectives. In fact, they damage India’s own credibility,” he said.
Andrabi also mentioned the case of Kulbhushan Yadav, a serving Indian Navy officer, whose capture is on record. He highlighted the presence of India-backed terrorist networks in Afghanistan and across the region.
He stressed that India has a history of extrajudicial killings and state-supported terrorism. Pakistan has repeatedly advised India to avoid provocative statements.
The spokesperson warned that rising extremism and religiously motivated violence in India pose a serious threat to the region. He urged India to follow civilized inter-state conduct and responsible behavior.
“Unfounded allegations and inflammatory statements can increase tensions in the region,” Andrabi said. He emphasized that dialogue and responsible diplomacy are the way forward.
Earlier, Pakistan has initiated contact with United States officials following Washington’s decision to suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from several countries, including Pakistan, the Foreign Office confirmed on Thursday.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the matter is being actively taken up with the relevant US authorities, expressing hope that the routine processing of immigrant visas will be restored in the near future.
The response follows an announcement by the US State Department ordering an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective from January 21, 2026. According to the department, the decision is part of an internal review aimed at reassessing immigration policies related to welfare usage.
