Pakistan has categorically rejected the baseless and irresponsible remarks made by Indian State Minister for External Affairs in the Parliament regarding the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, situation in Afghanistan and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).  

Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said India cannot divert attention from its illegal occupation and human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) with fabricated claims.

He said Jammu and Kashmir remains an internationally recognized dispute, pending resolution in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the people of Kashmir.

The Spokesperson said India has no locus standi whatsoever on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, which is a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative.

He said as for Afghanistan, India's role as a 'spoiler' in that country is well-established and it must focus on course correction.