The Pakistan military strongly rejected Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s statement labeling Pakistan as the “epicenter of terrorism.” The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) described the remarks as baseless and an attempt to divert attention from India’s actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
General Dwivedi had alleged that 60% of terrorists eliminated in IIOJK in 2024 were of Pakistani origin, further claiming that 80% of the remaining fighters were also from Pakistan. In response, the ISPR termed these allegations a “classic case of extreme duplicity,” accusing India of using such narratives to justify its state-sponsored oppression in IIOJK and against minorities.
The ISPR highlighted that Pakistan has consistently been a victim of Indian-sponsored terrorism, citing the arrest of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav in 2016. It further criticized India for its alleged involvement in cross-border killings and human rights violations.
Separately, Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) condemned remarks by both General Dwivedi and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who called for dismantling Pakistan’s “terror infrastructure” in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The FO reaffirmed that IIOJK is an internationally recognized disputed territory, with its final status to be determined per UN resolutions.
The FO also accused India of orchestrating covert assassination campaigns in Pakistan and North America, targeting individuals deemed threats to Indian interests. Reports from the Washington Post and other sources alleged that India’s intelligence agency, RAW, has conducted targeted killings in Pakistan and abroad, including failed plots in Canada and the U.S.
Pakistan called on the international community to hold India accountable for its actions and emphasized the need for regional peace and stability through constructive dialogue.