India Rejects Pakistan Claim Of Role In Taliban Clashes
India has rejected Pakistan’s claim that New Delhi played a role in escalating clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan, calling the allegation baseless.
Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said at a press briefing on Thursday, March 12, that Pakistan’s record of supporting terrorism undermines its credibility.
He added that such accusations were unfounded and said it had become a habit for Pakistan to blame India for its own mistakes.
Jaiswal said Pakistan’s narrative does not change the facts and that attempts to portray itself as a victim would not deceive anyone.
Pakistan and the Taliban launched attacks against each other in February. The exchanges have caused casualties among Taliban and Pakistani forces as well as civilians.
Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has accused the Taliban of harboring militants.
India had earlier condemned the attacks and expressed support for the Taliban.
Pakistan’s military has repeatedly accused New Delhi of backing militants operating in Afghanistan.
