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India asking Pakistan to create violence-free environment is ironic: Aziz

India’s reaction on CPEC has unmasked its true face, says Chaudhry Nisar

Our Correspondent June 02, 2015

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ISLAMABAD: The prime minister’s senior aide Sartaj Aziz termed on Tuesday India’s requests for Pakistan to create an environment free of violence as ‘ironic.’

“When India keeps violating ceasefire at the Line of Control and the Working Boundary, indulges in worst human rights violations against helpless Kashmiris in Indian occupied Kashmir, and undertakes subversive activities in Pakistan, then asking Pakistan to create an environment free of violence only sounds ironic,” Aziz said.

Responding to India’s external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj's statement that dialogue between India and Pakistan will only be held under the condition that Pakistan takes action against terrorists like Lakhvi and others for carrying out terror acts in India, Aziz said, "As regards the Mumbai trial, it is proceeding in the court of law."

Read: No talks until Pakistan takes action against Lakhvi: Indian external affairs minister

"Indian concern over slow progress calls into question their own reluctance to cooperate by not allowing the Judicial Commission's visit to India until September 2013,” he added

“Pakistan has its concerns too. Information on the trial of Indian Military's active service officers named by the RSS member Swami Aseemanand, who was the mastermind, has not been shared,” the adviser upheld.

“Scores of Pakistanis lost lives in the Samjhota terrorist incident. Samjhota happened two years earlier than Mumbai attacks. The victims' families are still waiting for delivery of justice,” Aziz added.

The premier's senior aide further clarified, "Pakistan's policy all along has been that all outstanding disputes, particularly the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir should be resolved through dialogue."

"Pakistan has conveyed to India that it remains committed to dialogue, provided India is ready," Aziz added.

"Pakistan believes in a sustained, comprehensive and result-oriented dialogue. Pakistan also believes that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are important stakeholders in the final resolution of the Kashmir dispute since they have yet to exercise their right to self-determination as enshrined in numerous UN Resolutions."

Read: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ‘unacceptable’, Modi tells China

Further, Aziz expressed shock over India terming the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor ‘unacceptable.’

Dismissing India's concerns, Aziz said the mega project is all about regional connectivity, economic development and prosperity of the common people of the entire region.

Read: Pakistan dismisses India's concerns over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

"Pakistan maintains a policy of non-interference in other countries' bilateral relations and expects the same from others to refrain from commenting on Pakistan's bilateral relations with other countries," he added.

Repeating the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson's statement, Aziz said, "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a major cooperation framework between the two countries and is not against any third party."

India’s reaction on CPEC has unmasked its true face, says Nisar

Interior Miniser Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Tuesday that India’s reaction to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had ripped the mask of its true face before the world.

Nisar said the Indian reaction was a clear proof that they were not happy to see Pakistan prospering and developing.

His comments came after a statement from Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parikar, wherein he allegedly accepted responsibility of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan. Nisar said that the subsequent statement from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed that India not only wanted to destabilise Pakistan, but also wants to keep Pakistan from progressing by any means.

Calling Modi’s statement an ‘eye-opener’ for all those who praising India for its democratic credentials, Nisar warned that Pakistan’s desire for peace must not be mistaken for weakness.

Reiterating the country’s commitment to defeat terrorism in all of its forms, Nisar stated that the whole country is united to carry forward the CPEC.

The minister said that CPEC demonstrates the commitment of both China and Pakistan to work together not only for the benefit of the people the two countries but also for the prosperity and socio-economic betterment of the region.

COMMENTS (23)

Asad Khurshid | 9 years ago | Reply @Engineer: First look yourself in the mirror, did not knew that citizens of Jamaica will get offended so badly. Time has changed US is out of here, new government in Afghanistan has started working so your continuous whining about Pakistan will not work any more. You people (Sorry called you people) inbred scum parasites is the right word are only enjoying because of your enormous population. Every one wants to just get his share and return on investment from you pricks.

MyOpinion | 9 years ago | Reply @Mahesh #osama was always in US backyard, Pakistani episode was only an excuse to git rid of a monster story that they have been feeding the world. Do you think they would just throw that terrorist after picking up from where they said and just throw him in the Arabian sea just like that. In my opinion that is too much to digest.

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Mahesh | 9 years ago | Reply I am impressed by the pride Pakistanis have in spite of their image. In the U.S. Pakistan is seen as a terrorist heaven from where Osama had to be taken out secretly because US knew who was protecting him. If I were from Pakistan I would be ashamed of admitting it.

N | 9 years ago | Reply It's a matter of great pride for Pakistan that our all weather friend China has ignore Indian concerns regarding CPEC Indian Prime Minister was given cool reception by XI PING and was advised to leave as soon as possible wasn't that a matter of shame for MR MUUDI

Saif | 9 years ago | Reply @Xman: no country has accused Pakistan of terrorism ...wot a joke ..forget foreign media u can find articles in even express tribune where other than India , Bangladesh,Iran,Afganistan,US has accused of terrorism....Hillary Clinton said that Pakistan thought that if they raise snakes in their backyard then it will only bite its neighbours but these snakes have started biting Pakistan as well !

Jim | 9 years ago | Reply More people are killed in Karachi daily than all of Kashmir. In fact, more people are killed in violence in Pakistan than all of India, a country six times as large.

Xman | 9 years ago | Reply @Engineer : no country has accused "Pakistan" of terrorism. If anything, Pakistan has been the front line state against terrorism and has been a victim of this scrooge. @Pan Mat : Pakistan on a state level has never persecuted minorities. It's been acts by individual groups, funded by elements trying push their specific agendas. If you haven't noticed lately, the government in PK has stepped up action targeting terrorists. On the other hand, Kashmir has been a target of state sponsored terrorism by India, who refuse to give the right of plebiscite to Kashmiris, a right they have been denied for over half of a century. The only difference now has been that Modi government is taking India down towards dead end street driven by an antiquated narrow minded doctrine. Let's not get bogged down by myopic ideologies for political mileages, and both countries need to focus on the collective benefit for the people of this region.

BruteForce | 9 years ago | Reply @shehryar: You mean about the perpetrators who are in jail? You are right, its equal to Terrorists who were let off by Pakistani courts. Your courts are so useless that your own Army doesn't trust them and set up Military Courts. Tell me one known Terrorist who has been prosecuted successfully. Baitullah, Hakeemullah were taken care by the US. Fazlullah free. Lakhvi freed by your courts. So was Hafiz Saeed. For God sakes, the guy who killed Salman Taseer is still awaiting punishment. No judge will be brave enough to do that. Yes, lets talk about how Indian courts are working so well.

Sad but true | 9 years ago | Reply Thank God Kashmir is in the background. Let it remain in the backburner till we Indians feed the poor and build toilets.

numbersnumbers | 9 years ago | Reply Could this be the same Sartaj Aziz who commented that Pakistan should not militarily target Pakistani Militant Groups (Good Taliban groups like Haqqani and LeT/JuD!) who are not attacking Pakistan???

Alizah | 9 years ago | Reply @Engineer: If he is old than you are a new born, you didn't mention many terror attacks where India's involvement is proved. Today India is seen as a terrorist state not Pakistan

N | 9 years ago | Reply India understand bhasha of PERMANOO which Pakistan has don't worry the Nation who can make PERMANOO know how to use it and how to keep it safe Long live Pakistan

Sardar KHAN | 9 years ago | Reply It is very good of Mr.Aziz telling baharatis off.China's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson have also slapped the terrorist Modi for interfering between China - Pakistan relations. What a scene,bharatis are being told off from both countries? But shameless baharati trots are still feeling pride in bashing given to their leader.

shehryar | 9 years ago | Reply @Engineer: Surprisingly you didn't comment on samjota express part ????

Pan Mat | 9 years ago | Reply Mr. Aziz, Rest of the world also finds most things about Pakistan ironical, here are few recent ones 1) Pakistan expressing concerns about plight of Rohingya Muslims while persecuting minorities at home and at least one case persecution is constitutional 2) Pakistan leading charge for peace talk Syria as torch bearer of Islam when none of the OIC countries actually give two hoots about Pakistan

Azi | 9 years ago | Reply I like this guy's recent statements trolling Indians esp commenters hitting their nerves. But yeah you can't really deny what he said. India has been doing such things to both Hindus and Muslims in their Kashmir. Key word is, their. Because in Azad(free) Kashmir, I.e. pakistan's Kashmir these incidents don't take place. Good going. We don't wish to talk to you Indians so get off that "we will talk only when horse."

Troll Hunter | 9 years ago | Reply That is called "Brutal Taking" of Indians. What a professional response from Mr. Aziz !!

Cynic Waheed | 9 years ago | Reply @ Engineer - You are an amazing analyst if you see this as 'change in Indian policy' - From where I am sitting, this is a change in 'Pakistan Policy'. Remember NS went to your Pms inaguration etc only to be treated like crap! Guess what, Pakistan has had a round about turn and we going for tit for tat! First time ever Aziz has hit the nail on the head and may I say indians are finding it difficult to digest and creating 'noises' (if thats even a word!) From raising objections to CPEC, to conceeding you guys use terrorism yourself! We will get you eventually, we are already on right track! Lets see what you can do! Nothing - as I thought! Go back to drawing board and come up with some new propaganda! Sincerely, A Pakistani.

Prakash | 9 years ago | Reply When a senior aide to the government makes excuses to justify Mr. Lakhvi's release, it only gives credence to Indian people's doubt whether the 26/11 perpetrators really were 'non-state' actors.

Asad | 9 years ago | Reply Cry baby!

Engineer | 9 years ago | Reply Either this guy must be joking or he must have dementia which might have come along with his age. Every single country on earth including China has accused Pakistan of terrorism. Pakistan is the epicenter of terrorism. Modi government seems to be giving a hard time for Pakistan, that is why all these noises from Pak government recently. There has been no cease fire violations from last November. This clearly points to change in strategy from India where the defense minister has said a bullet will be met with a bullet.

Malik | 9 years ago | Reply We dont want to talk to You. Simple. Stop pestering and Please leave us alone. Thanks.

Pity | 9 years ago | Reply India is finding it hard to digest its own medicine.

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