Pakistan fully capable of defending itself against any aggression: FO

Islamabad: Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch on Thursday said that Pakistan was fully capable of defending itself against any aggression as demonstrated in its forceful response to India's misadventure in February 2019.  

At her weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, she said Pakistan strongly condemns the provocative statement made by Indian Defence Minister.

The Indian media had quoted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as saying that if need arose, the Indian army would not hesitate to cross the Line of Control.

The Spokesperson said these unwarranted and totally unacceptable remarks reflect India's hostility against its neighbours, Pakistan in particular.

She said we counsel India to exercise utmost caution as its belligerent rhetoric is a threat to the regional peace and stability, and contributes to destabilizing the strategic environment in South Asia,

The Spokesperson said Pakistan will continue to act responsibly and contribute to all efforts for promoting peace, security and stability in the region.

She said Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally-recognized disputed territory and New Delhi should direct its attention to full implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.