FO calls Indian ‘nuclear blackmail’ claim misleading and politically motivated
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Monday dismissed as “immature” and “factually distorted” a statement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding recent comments attributed to Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.
In a strongly worded response, the Foreign Office (FO) said New Delhi’s attempt to frame Pakistan’s position as “nuclear blackmail” was a “misleading and self-serving narrative” aimed at deflecting from its own aggressive posture.
“India’s sabre-rattling and war-mongering, whenever challenged, lead to baseless allegations that lack any rational foundation,” the FO spokesperson said.
The statement underscored that Pakistan is a “responsible nuclear weapon state” with a comprehensive command-and-control system operating under full civilian oversight. It noted that Islamabad has consistently demonstrated “discipline and restraint” in dealing with sensitive security matters.
Rejecting what it called “spurious insinuations” about Pakistan’s counterterrorism record, the FO said the country’s “sustained and credible” efforts have been recognised internationally, with its armed forces serving as the “frontline defence against terrorism.”
The spokesperson also expressed concern over the MEA’s reference to “third countries,” describing it as a “futile attempt” to draw other states into the matter and a sign of India’s “lack of diplomatic confidence.”
