Pakistan rejects India's nuclear propaganda, reaffirms commitment to peace

Pakistan has strongly rejected India's recent propaganda campaign targeting the country's nuclear assets.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan called out New Delhi's misleading claims, stating that Pakistan is a responsible nuclear state that fully adheres to the ceasefire agreement with India, Caliber.Az reports per Pakistani media.

In a detailed media briefing on May 16, the spokesperson highlighted that India has resorted to spreading misinformation at a time when the international community is actively working to restore peace in South Asia. "When global efforts for peace began to gain momentum, India started twisting facts to serve its own agenda," he noted.

Khan emphasized that Pakistan's desire for peace should never be mistaken for weakness. "We are a peace-loving nation, but any future aggression will be met with a befitting response by the Pakistani armed forces," he warned, reiterating Pakistan's unwavering commitment to defend its sovereignty.

He recalled the recent tension between Pakistan and India that led to a deterioration in regional peace, adding that Pakistan had informed all its friendly countries about Indian actions. The armed forces retaliated to maintain the integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan. In response to the hostilities by India, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsus, during which six Indian aircraft were shot down.

“The motives behind our actions were clear -- to defend Pakistan's integrity under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” he added.

Khan confirmed that an Indian military officer captured a couple of weeks ago was returned as a goodwill gesture in the interest of peace. He also acknowledged the role of friendly countries, including the United States, in facilitating the ceasefire agreement, which is currently in place.

The international community has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. China has urged both sides to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue to prevent further escalation. The United States has also called for a peaceful resolution and emphasized the importance of diplomacy in addressing the underlying issues.

As the situation continues to develop, Pakistan remains committed to defending its sovereignty while advocating for peace and stability in the region.

By Vafa Guliyeva