The record
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- India's Ministry of External Affairs has publicly stated that Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism before it can earn international trust.
- In the same remarks, reported critically by the Times of India, the ministry accused Pakistan of misrepresenting international rulings and failing to act against terrorism, while Hindustan Times covered the statement in straightforward news terms.
- The exchange highlights the long-running dispute over militant activity that keeps relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors strained, with normalization repeatedly stalled by the terrorism issue.
- Notably, this coverage reflects only the Indian government's framing: no Pakistani response or counter-statement appears in the available reporting, so Islamabad's position remains unstated here.
- Watch whether Pakistan responds formally, takes any verifiable steps against militant groups, or whether the rhetoric further hardens diplomatic positions.
What to watch next
- Watch for a formal Pakistani foreign office response or counter-accusation
- Track whether Pakistan takes verifiable steps against cross-border militant groups
- Monitor whether this rhetoric stalls any India-Pakistan diplomatic engagement
- Note if India cites specific rulings or incidents behind the accusation
What changed2
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The Times of India[1]
Pak must take credible action on crossborder terror before world believes it: MEAHindustan Times[2]
Pakistan must act on cross-border terror before world trusts its words: MEA
Who said what6
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Randhir Jaiswal
MEA spokesperson
5 quotes · 2 outlets
“Pakistan has a habit of misrepresenting facts and propagating falsehoods to serve its malicious propaganda”
In the article
…over its claims regarding a recent decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Pakistan of “misrepresenting facts” and spreading “falsehoods” as part of its propaganda.“ Pakistan has a habit of misrepresenting facts and propagating falsehoods to serve its malicious propaganda ,” Jaiswal said.“For starters, the so-called ruling is not a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, as sought to be projected by the Pakistan minister. It is a ruling by an illegally constituted court. We see…
“For starters, the so-called ruling is not a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, as sought to be projected by the Pakistan minister. It is a ruling by an illegally constituted court. We see this as just one more attempt by Pakistan at distorting the reality”
In the article
…Pakistan of “misrepresenting facts” and spreading “falsehoods” as part of its propaganda.“Pakistan has a habit of misrepresenting facts and propagating falsehoods to serve its malicious propaganda,” Jaiswal said.“ For starters, the so-called ruling is not a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration, as sought to be projected by the Pakistan minister. It is a ruling by an illegally constituted court. We see this as just one more attempt by Pakistan at distorting the reality ,” he added.Jaiswal was responding to a question about Pakistan circulating a letter to the president of the UN Security Council regarding recent rulings related to the Permanent Court of Arbitration.His comments also…
Asim Munir
1 quote · 1 outlet
“the Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country”
In the article
…Public Relations (ISPR). He was also briefed on ongoing counter-terrorism operations, border management measures and the operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province. "He emphasised that the Armed Forces, with the unwavering support of the nation, remain resolute in their determination to defeat terrorism and ensure lasting peace and stability across the country ," according to the army, PTI reported. - ABOUT THE AUTHORHT News DeskFollow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times.…
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Why it matters3
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- India-Pakistan diplomatic relations diplomatic strain· immediate
- Pakistan international trust deficit· weeks
- India-Pakistan bilateral normalization normalization delayed· longer
Coverage2
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