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Backing terrorism is proved record of India: FO

Islamabad: Foreign Office (FO) while brushing aside the allegations leveled by Indian Foreign Minister categorically has said backing the terrorism is proved record of India.

"Pakistan is pursuing foreign policy based on peaceful and just solution of Kashmir issue, regional stability and mutual respect.

This was said by , FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad Thursday,

He held thousands of human rights workers and political leaders are imprisoned in Jammu and Kashmir. India is too trying to pave the way to bring about demographic change in the occupied territory and turn the Muslim majority into a minority in their own land since August 05, 2019

When asked about the demolition of structures near Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi, Tahir Andrabi expressed grave concerns on the action of Indian government to demolish Waqaf Properties associated with Faiz-e-Elahi mosque.

He said the mosque stands as a very important symbol of Muslim religious, cultural and historical heritage and continues to serve as a central place for worship and community life.

He mentioned that demolition drive is not an isolated incident rather it reflects a very systematic and deliberate campaign by the RSS-BJP nexus to target and erase the Muslim heritage across India.

The spokesperson said that several other historic mosques face similar threats of desecration or demolition. He said Indian Muslims continue to experience grave social, economic and political marginaliztion.

The spokesperson called upon the international community to take serious notice of this rise in Islamophobia in India. He said the UN and other related mechanisms must play a proactive role in safeguarding the religious and cultural rights of Indian minorities.

Tahir Andrabi also urged the Indian government to fulfill its constitutional and international human rights obligations by guaranteeing the safety and security of all religious denominations including Muslims.

He said Pakistan welcomes Afghanistan's recent statements and is awaiting verifiable, concrete, and practical assurances from the Afghan leadership. He stressed that Afghan soil should not be used against any country.

The Foreign Office spokesperson said that Pakistan supports China's efforts to achieve national unity. During the strategic dialogue, Pakistan informed China about the Kashmir issue, and China termed the Kashmir issue a long-standing historical dispute that requires resolution.

He added that during the strategic dialogue, Pakistan and China agreed to enhance coordination on development projects under CPEC 2.0.

He made it clear Pakistan is desirous of taking forward trilateral mechanism with Bangladesh and China more. Pakistan will continue to play active role at diplomatic level for regional peace, development and prosperity.