ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan on Friday strongly reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, calling for objective and collective global action against the menace, while rejecting politically motivated narratives aimed at maligning the country.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan reiterated its “zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism in all forms and manifestations,” stressing that it has been a “frontline state in the global fight against terrorism”.
The statement highlighted Pakistan’s contributions to the international counterterrorism efforts, including the recent arrest of Sharifullah, the alleged mastermind of the Abbey Gate bombing.
“Pakistan has effectively dismantled terrorist outfits, arrested and prosecuted their leadership, and deradicalized their cadres,” the statement said, adding that any linkage of the LeT with the Pahalgam incident “belies ground realities”.
The ministry noted that investigations into the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians, remain inconclusive. “The incident occurred in a disputed region under India’s occupation, and attempts to link Pakistan to it are politically motivated,” the statement added.
The Foreign Office accused India of “exploiting such designations to push anti-Pakistan propaganda and divert international attention from its irresponsible and rogue behavior, including ongoing human rights atrocities in IIOJ&K.”
Pakistan also urged the international community to adopt “objective and non-discriminatory policies” in fighting terrorism. “Terrorist organizations like the Majeed Brigade must also be listed as aliases of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA,” it stressed.
