India continues to deny Kashmiris’ right to self-determination: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan has rejected India’s recent statement as baseless and misleading, asserting that New Delhi continues to suppress and deny the right to self-determination of Kashmiris in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir in violation of relevant UN resolutions.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the statement was made by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi, in response to media queries regarding remarks issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on March 17, 2026.
The spokesperson said the Indian statement on Pakistan’s actions against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan reflects blatant hypocrisy and duplicity, particularly against the backdrop of India’s alleged involvement in sponsoring terrorism against Pakistan from Afghan soil.
He further stated that India’s leadership remains unaccountable despite exploiting Islamophobia for domestic political gains and being linked to actions against its Muslim population, while also extending support to another occupying power accused of killing innocent Palestinians.
The spokesperson emphasized that it is preposterous for a country with a record of undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbours to comment on international principles, adding that such statements cannot divert attention from India’s continued denial of Kashmiris’ fundamental rights.
He urged India to refrain from supporting and sponsoring terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil, including those listed under the UN Security Council sanctions list, and to stop criticizing Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.
