On Thursday, a meeting was held between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Director General Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, and Prime Minister Imran Khan at the PM House to discuss the country’s external and internal security situation.
The Kashmir issue and matters regarding Pakistan’s national security were also discussed. The ceaseless atrocities and human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir were also a point of concern during the meeting.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on PM of Pakistan at Islamabad today.
Director General ISI Lt. Gen. Faiz Hamid was also present on the occasion. pic.twitter.com/dG0kNerTZX
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) December 24, 2020
“Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Army and External and internal security situation was discussed,” read an official statement by the Prime Minister’s Office.
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“Concern was expressed over continuous human rights violation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.
“Ceasefire violations and frequent provocative measures from Indian forces along Line of Control came under discussion,” the statement added.
Professional matters pertaining to Pakistan Army and External and internal security situation was discussed.
Concern was expressed over continuous human rights violation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) December 24, 2020
In a series of tweets, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his condemnation of the attack on the UN vehicle carrying observers from the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), by Indian troops at LoC.
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This incident has highlighted India’s disregard for international law and the United Nations, Khan stated. He further went on to state that the attack was intentional because there were clear UN markings and a flag on the vehicle.
“In complete violation of international law, India’s deliberate firing at the LoC on the UNMOGIP vehicle, despite clear UN markings and flying blue UN flag, shows India’s total disregard for all international norms of acceptable state behavior and respect for international law and the UN. Pakistan strongly condemns this rogue behavior,” tweeted Khan.
In complete violation of int law, India's delib firing at LoC on UNMOGIP vehicle, despite clear UN markings & flying blue UN flag, shows India's total disregard for all int norms of acceptable state behaviour & respect for int law & UN. Pak strongly condemns this rogue behaviour.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 20, 2020
“I want to again warn the world community, as India’s internal problems mount, especially economic recession, growing farmers’ protests and mishandling of Covid-19, the Modi government will divert from the internal mess by conducting a false flag operation against Pakistan,” warned Khan.
“Already, in 2020 alone, there have been 3,000 Indian ceasefire violations along the LoC and Working Boundary, by unprovoked firing deliberately targeting civilians – resulting in 276 casualties, of which 92 were women and 68 children.”
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Already, in 2020 alone, there have been 3000 Indian ceasefire violations along the LoC & Working Boundary, by unprovoked firing deliberately targeting civilians – resulting in 276 casualties, of which 92 were women & 68 children.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 20, 2020
Khan reiterated that Pakistan will not hold back if India thinks of conducting a false flag operation against Pakistan. India will have to face a strong national Pakistani resolve and will be given an equal response.
“I am making absolutely clear to the international community that if India was to be reckless enough to conduct a false flag operation against Pakistan, it would confront a strong national Pakistani resolve and be given a befitting response at all levels of the threat. Make no mistake.”
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I am making absolutely clear to the int community that if India was to be reckless enough to conduct a false flag operation against Pakistan, it would confront a strong national Pakistani resolve & be given a befitting response at all levels of the threat. Make no mistake.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 20, 2020
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