Pakistan Condemns Indian Extraterritorial Killings
The Foreign Office of Pakistan has raised serious concerns over India’s alleged extraterritorial and extrajudicial killings within Pakistani borders. Reports have surfaced indicating that New Delhi has authorized the targeted killings of individuals in Pakistan deemed a threat to India’s national interests.
Allegations of Covert Operations
According to a recent article in The Washington Post, India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has been implicated in a series of assassinations in Pakistan dating back to 2021. The report sheds light on a covert operation that has led to the deaths of numerous individuals on Pakistani soil.
Global Outcry
The Guardian has also echoed similar sentiments, revealing that India’s government has sanctioned the killings of at least 20 individuals in Pakistan as part of a broader strategy to combat terrorism abroad. These extraterritorial activities have raised alarms not only in Pakistan but also in countries worldwide, sparking international outrage and condemnation.
Pakistan’s Stance and Call for Peace
During a press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch denounced India’s actions, emphasizing that the campaign of killings and abductions has extended beyond Pakistan’s borders. She reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering peaceful and cooperative relations with neighboring countries, particularly Afghanistan. Baloch assured that Pakistan maintains a robust dialogue mechanism with Afghanistan to address shared concerns, including security and border management.
Sovereignty and Strategic Partnerships
In response to queries regarding national security, Baloch affirmed Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to safeguard its sovereignty against all forms of threats, whether internal or external. Furthermore, she clarified Pakistan’s position on the Gwadar port, emphasizing its development in partnership with China solely for Pakistan’s economic growth and dismissing speculations about hosting foreign military bases.
As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, the international community closely watches the unfolding situation, hoping for diplomatic resolutions to prevent further escalation of hostilities. The need for transparent dialogue and mutual respect between the two nuclear-armed nations remains paramount to ensure regional stability and security for all.
