Says Pakistan’s strategic capabilities exclusively defensive in nature, aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining peace and stability in South Asia.
The violence that unfolded at the US consulate in Karachi raises urgent legal questions about sovereignty, the use of force, and the narrow avenues for accountability under international law.
For a country battling insurgencies in two provinces, facing a hostile Afghan Taliban regime, and grappling with deep internal divisions, instability in a neighbouring state carries tangible security risks.
Army chief also met German officials and military leaders of Brazil, Lebanon during his trip to attend meetings on sidelines of Munich Security Conference.
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy says country attaches great importance to its ties with Pakistan.
US officials say the discussions are expected to focus on supply-chain resilience, investment frameworks, and sustainable mining, processing and recycling capabilities.
FO spokesperson terms allegations by Indian army chief “cliched, habitual and somewhat delusional”; says Pakistan hopes that peace and stability will prevail in Iran.
