ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has urged the international community to take notice of dangerous steps taken by the Indian government which are badly affecting peace in the region.

In a statement, he said that all minorities particularly Muslims in India have been protesting against the discriminatory citizenship act and Indian opposition parties are also protesting against the new law.

The minister said that in a letter sent on Dec 12 he had informed the UN Security Council about apprehensions and possible threats from India. He said India can resort to a false flag operation to divert the world’s attention while unprovoked ceasefire violation by Indian forces along the Line of Control is also continuing.

Mr Qureshi said Pakistan befittingly responded to unprovoked firing by Indian forces in which a large number of casualties have been reported and their posts have also been targeted.

Published in Dawn, December 23rd, 2019