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Pak criticises Indian Army's new military doctrine
PTI | Islamabad
Pakistan on Thursday said Indian Army's new military doctorine including scenarios such as a two-front simultaneous war with both China and Pakistan "betray a hostile intent" and a "jingoistic mindset".
Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said in a statement that the Indian Army's new military doctrine "betray a hostile intent as well as a hegemonic and jingoistic mindset which is quite out of step with the realities of our time".
Pakistan is prepared to defend itself in the face of all contingencies, Basit said.
"No one should ever underestimate our capability and determination to foil any nefarious designs against the security of Pakistan," he said.
Indian Army officials have said that the doctrine, which is reviewed every five years at the Army's Shimla-based Training Command, will now include scenarios such as a two- front simultaneous war with both China and Pakistan.
Basit called on the world community to take "due notice of such statements".
He added: "Pakistan remains mindful of the threats posed to its security as well as the importance of promoting peace in South Asia."
The spokesman also told a weekly news briefing at the Foreign Office that Pakistan's desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness. Basit said the ball is in India's court for ensuring progress in resolving outstanding issues. Pakistan is not sparing efforts to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks to book, he added.
The resolution of the Kashmir issue in line with UN resolutions will usher in peace in the region and help improve relations between India and Pakistan, he said.
The meeting between the premiers of the two countries in Sharm el-Sheikh reflected good progress but India did not take the peace process forward, he contended.
Replying to a question on India’s alleged involvement in fomenting unrest in Balochistan and Waziristan, Basit said Pakistan will present evidence in the regard at the appropriate forum and at the appropriate time.
Responding to another query about Indian interference in Pakistan through Afghanistan, he said Islamabad had raised its concerns several times with Kabul and countries that are part of the coalition forces in Afghanistan.
India has already dismissed Pakistan’s claims that it is behind the unrest in Balochistan and the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
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