FO raises alarm over Indian support for terror groups

Foreign Office has expressed grave concerns over India's alleged support for terror groups operating in the region. At a weekly news briefing on Thursday, spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reiterated Pakistan's position that these groups receive backing from India.

Baloch reminded the media of a past incident when Pakistan arrested an Indian Naval officer involved in espionage and terrorist activities in Balochistan. She emphasised that such activities were an established fact and continued to threaten regional security.

The spokesperson also called on Afghan authorities to take concrete steps against terror groups operating within their borders. “Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used for terrorism against Pakistan or any neighbouring country,” Baloch said.

She urged Afghanistan to take Pakistan’s repeated requests seriously and warned against testing the patience of the Pakistani people.

In response to a question about relations with China, Baloch assured that Pakistan would continue to work closely with Beijing to ensure the safety and security of Chinese nationals and projects in the country.

“Pakistan and China share a robust dialogue on various issues, including counterterrorism and the protection of Chinese interests,” she added, highlighting the strength of their strategic partnership.

As for relations with the United States, Baloch described the bilateral ties as longstanding and cordial. “We seek to build on this relationship based on mutual respect, mutual interests, and non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs,” she said, underscoring the importance of cooperation between the two countries.