Surge in Indian aggression against Pakistan
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD/ABU DHABI: secretary of state Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday that Islamabad had conveyed the planet capitals ‘credible information’ that India was planning a strike against Pakistan to divert their attention from its internal affairs which New Delhi was “trying to hunt tacit approval” from “important players who they concede to be their partners”. Meanwhile, on Friday the Indian Army went ahead with its unprovoked aggression at the road of Control by targeting a United Nations Military Observers vehicle.
Speaking to the media in Abu Dhabi after meeting together with his counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, secretary of state Shah Mehmood Qureshi said, “An important development has cropped up. I even have learnt through our intelligence sources that India is planning a strike against Pakistan. Pakistan is fully prepared to reply to and defeat India’s designs. I warn our eastern neighbour, we are conscious of their mindset and that we are conscious of their designs and Pakistan will respond.” Terming it a “serious development”, he further elaborated that India is already “trying to hunt tacit approval” from what Qureshi said were “important players who they concede to be their partners”.
Briefing the media on volatile LoC situation, DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said two UN Military Observers were on-board the vehicle when it came under attack at 10:45am. The vehicle was damaged within the attack. However, both observers were rescued and safely evacuated to Rawalakot. consistent with Gen Babar, the UN vehicle was on its thanks to meet Indian ceasefire violations’ victims within the Polas Village in Chirikot Sector.
Slamming India for targeting innocent civilians and UN peacekeepers across the border, he condemned the Indian Army for its naked aggression. “It must be noted that the UN vehicles are clearly recognisable even from long distances thanks to their distinct make and sort and clearly visible markings,” he said. “Such illegal and unlawful acts, against all established international norms, signify mal-intent of Indian Army to focus on not only innocent civilians residing along the road of Control but UN peacekeepers also ,” said Gen Babar. He said the Pakistan Army stood in solidarity with UNMOGIP officials and appreciated “the selfless services rendered by all members of UNMOGIP in discharge of their UN mandated duties.”
The United Nations confirmed that a vehicle of the UNMOGIP was hit by an “unidentified object” near Rawalakot on the Pakistani side of Line of Control (LoC)in disputed Kashmir region, but the occupants weren't injured.
“The Mission is currently investigating the incident,” Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said in response to an issue at the regular briefing in ny . He said the incident occurred when UNMOGIP military observers were conducting routine monitoring activities near Rawalakot as a part of the Mission’’s mandate to watch and report on ceasefire violations at LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. “UNMOGIP personnel and therefore the driver weren't harmed but the vehicle sustained some damage,” the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, within the weekly media briefing, the ministry spokesman said India was resorting to ‘a new low’ by specifically targeting a UN vehicle carrying two officers of the United Nations Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) from across the road of Control.
“The reprehensible act of unprovoked firing by India on the UNMOGIP officers is indicative of a replacement low within the conduct of Indian occupation troops. Pakistan strongly condemns continuing CFVs by India in clear violation of law of nations the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding and against all established humanitarian norms and professional military conduct,” the spokesperson added.
Meanwhile, Qureshi sounded hopeful saying the difficulty of UAE ban on visas for Pakistanis should be ‘resolved soon’ and during this regard he was meeting with senior officials of the UAE Intelligence for further discussions. As he aroused his two-day visit to the UAE, Qureshi said further discussions on the difficulty were expected, though he didn't explain what the UAE concerns were associated with .
Qureshi said, “The Pakistani community and our diaspora within the UAE have contributed significantly to the UAE’s progress and development and it's acknowledged and appreciated and that we are grateful for that. There are some problems with concern that I discussed and that i am expecting their resolution.” the difficulty was raised when Qureshi met Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The ministry said the meeting was held during a cordial atmosphere adding that Sh Zayed Al Nahyan also accepted a call for participation to go to Pakistan. “Praising the diligence and dedication of Pakistani professionals and workers within the UAE, Qureshi acknowledged their positive contribution towards progress and development of the UAE also as Pakistan. He discussed together with his counterpart matters concerning Pakistani diaspora’s welfare and stressed the necessity for further strengthening people to people linkages between the 2 brotherly countries,” said the ministry after the meeting.
Qureshi also underscored the importance accorded by Pakistan to its fraternal relations with the UAE — a brotherly country and a crucial regional partner. the 2 foreign ministers reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues. “Foreign Minister Qureshi elaborated the worsening situation within the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and therefore the precarious security situation in South Asia. He also outlined Pakistan’s consistent efforts to support peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan,” added the ministry . Both foreign ministers agreed to reinforce the prevailing strong bilateral ties, especially within the areas of economy, trade and investment. Qureshi assured his counterpart of active participation within the Expo 2020 and appreciated the UAE’s leadership for its consistent support to Pakistan, especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, during a series of tweets, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Moeed Yusuf said, “We have very specific and reliable intelligence of Indian plans to aim surgical strikes against Pakistan. we all know that India is deeply unnerved because its acts of aggression against Pakistan through terrorism and blatant disinformation based propaganda are exposed.”
In another tweet, he said India’s desperation has reached absurd levels if they think they will strike a united and proud nation that's a atomic power . “We have informed the planet that we all know exactly what India wants to try to to . We also know that some capitals were already aware.”
In yet one more tweet, Moeed said, “We remind the planet that peace may be a collective responsibility. the planet must prevent India from destabilizing the region in its plan to divert attention from its domestic troubles. Let there be little question that Pakistan stands for peace but if provoked, our soldiers are fully prepared to thwart any aggression on our homeland and teach our enemy the lesson they deserve.”
Meanwhile, a delegation of Taliban Political Commission (TPC), headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM House. Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said the intra-Afghan negotiations provided a historic opportunity to the Afghan leaders for achieving durable peace and stability through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned social process . “The discussions focused on progress within the Afghan social process and therefore the way forward,” a press release from the media office of the prime minister said. Reiterating that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, the prime minister expressed the hope that the Afghan parties would still repose on the recent positive developments within the intra-Afghan negotiations.
He underscored Pakistan’s consistent support to an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement. He also underlined the necessity to be vigilant about the role of spoilers, who still make attempts to disrupt and derail the social process . He expressed concern over the high level of violence and called on all sides for reduction in violence resulting in ceasefire. He said return of peace and stability in Afghanistan would offer a robust impetus to economic development, regional integration and connectivity, benefitting Afghanistan and therefore the region. The TPC delegation’s visit was a part of Pakistan’s serious efforts to facilitate the Afghan social process to realize a peaceful, stable, united, independent, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan.
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