The Muslim Times Editor for Pakistan
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The LoC, that serves as a de-facto border between India and Pakistan. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office spokesperson said on Thursday that the incident of the Line of Control (LoC) violation by India earlier in the day was a continuation of many others that have occurred over the past two weeks, were a matter of grave concern for Pakistan, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
“We call upon India to take steps to ensure that there are no more ceasefire violations or other provocations so that the cause of peace in the region is not undermined,” said the spokesperson.
Pakistan was following a policy of restraint, responsibility, and dialogue in the larger interest of peace in the region, the statement said. However, the people of Pakistan, the leadership and its institutions were fully capable of defending Pakistan territory and its interests, it added.
“We called in the Indian Deputy High Commissioner to register our protest and convey our concern.”
“While desire for peace by the leadership of Pakistan was a wise approach, it is important for India to better appreciate Pakistan’s policy of restraint and responsibility and not construe it as a weakness.” More