In response to the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, members of the National Assembly condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, branding him a “certified terrorist” and warning that he is capable of crossing any line for political gain, as his politics “thrives on corpses.”
According to a report published by Dawn, former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar, in her address to the National Assembly, stated that India had acted recklessly, while Pakistan exercised restraint and responsibility. “Our patience has been mistaken for weakness,” she said, adding that Pakistan’s capabilities have often been overlooked, yet the armed forces have proven their strength to the world.
She warned India against setting a dangerous precedent by justifying cross-border strikes under the pretext of counterterrorism. “If such reasoning is accepted, Pakistan, too, would have grounds to launch operations inside India, where we possess credible evidence of state-sponsored terrorism,” she remarked.
Referring to the Pulwama incident, Khar said India used the attack as an excuse to initiate aggression against Pakistan. “What should Pakistan do if a terrorist attack occurs on its soil?” she asked. “If this logic stands, then in response to attacks like the one on the Jaffer Express—where there is evidence of Indian involvement—Pakistan would also be justified in retaliating.”
Criticizing India for weaponizing terrorism and violating international norms, she questioned, “Are you not all bound by the UN Charter and international law?” She further challenged India’s unilateral actions in occupied Kashmir, asking whether the world is expected to “applaud Modi’s claims” despite their violation of international resolutions. “The world is beginning to see through India’s narrative,” she said, noting that even U.S. President Donald Trump had acknowledged the disputed nature of the Kashmir issue.
Praising the national unity displayed during Operation Bunyan Marsous, Khar also took a jibe at India, saying, “We don’t just buy high-tech toys—we train to use them.”
She added that India has spent the past 15 years attempting to diplomatically isolate Pakistan, but these efforts have failed. “The Indian government tried to malign Pakistan before the world, but it did not succeed,” she asserted. “If India is genuinely serious about addressing terrorism, it must not shy away from dialogue.”
