Pakistani military authorities confirmed that there had been no exchange of fire which could have resulted in such an incident, says Chaudhry. PHOTO: FILE
Pakistan has rejected the Indian allegations that its troops carried out an attack across the Line of Control in Poonch that killed five Indian troops.
A statement issued by the foreign ministry in Islamabad dismissed the allegations as ‘baseless and unfounded’.
Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry said Pakistani military authorities confirmed that there had been no exchange of fire which could have resulted in such an incident.
Chaudhry said Pakistan remained committed to the ceasefire agreement of 2003. “The ceasefire agreement is an important confidence-building measure and should be respected in letter and spirit,” he added.
Islamabad also stressed the need for abiding by and strengthening the existing military mechanisms to ensure that such “ill-founded reports that have the potential of vitiating the atmosphere are avoided”. As far as Pakistan is concerned, Chaudhry said, it is committed to a “constructive, sustained and result-oriented process of engagement with India”.
“Pakistan looks forward to an early resumption of the dialogue process. It is important that both sides make serious efforts in maintaining the positive atmosphere and avoid negative propaganda,” he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 7th, 2013.
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@BruteForce: There is no discrepancy in FO about Kargil. Pak Troops didn’t cross the LOC, it is only when tactical situations changes then they established some forward screening posts.
Further, It is been reported many times that the ranks of Indian Armed Forces are infiltrated by extremist’s political organizations. Chattisinghpora Incident, Samjohta Express atrocities are just the tip of the iceberg. It was also a long established practice of Indian Army in Siachen that for the sake of medal and promotion they used to run fake operations which were eventually busted.
The issue here is not Kasab is a Pakistani or Kiwi, the issue here is that who orchestrated the whole exercise to gain what? Now Mumbai Drama is slowly unfolding, watch out for more.
Finally,
India should be mindful for Newton Third Law of Motion while thinking any stupidity.
regards,
Subject is too sensitive to comments , pray to Allah Akmighty save the countries from any conspiracy of enemies.
If you look back at the times of Kargil war, the FO was saying the same thing. Same thing happened when Mumbai attack happened. The National Security Advisor was sacked for saying Kasab was a Pakistani!
But, what is important is India knows what is what and it'll react at an appropriate time and place of its choosing.
@ 1984 & @ np
No there were UFOs. For real!
Where were you two days ago when Pakistani soldiers were killed in a similar incident? double standard much!! smh
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pakistan-army-ceasefire-violations-indo-pak-border-line-of-control/1/298293.html
Just 2 days, Indian soldiers allegedly kidnapped few innocent Pakistanis 'picking herbs' on the Indian side of LOC and yesterday,there has been an attack on Indian soldiers
Nothing fishy at all!!!
'Baseless Allegations'
Are they suggesting that one fine day,5 soldiers decided to commit suicide by shooting at themselves????
Anyway,this is as 'baseless' as denying Osama was in Pakistan..
"Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry said Pakistani military authorities confirmed that there had been no exchange of fire which could have resulted in such an incident."
RIght. SO the 5 Indian soldiers just committed suicide is it?