Staff Report
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, on Thursday expressed strong concern over the Indian government’s misrepresentation of his recent statement, describing it as a deliberate attempt to deflect attention from India’s longstanding involvement in sponsoring terrorism and destabilizing peace in the region.
In his detailed policy statement issued here in this regard, the Chief Minister condemned Indian longstanding involvement in terrorism across Pakistan and the entire region, stating that India has consistently played a destabilizing role, both directly and through covert means.
“As Ex-Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs, I am fully aware of the ground realities,” he said. “I am writing to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and will personally appear before it to expose what India has done, and continues to do, in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan”, he added
The chief minister said that India’s involvement in orchestrating terrorism in Pakistan is undeniable, particularly highlighting India’s network of over a hundred consulates in Afghanistan — which, according to him, were never meant for diplomacy or trade but served as operational hubs to orchestrate terrorism within Pakistan. He vowed to expose India’s role in fueling instability, especially in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying: “I will go there personally and tell the whole world what India has done. I will reveal how deeply your government is involved in terrorism in Pakistan. Our entire party, led by Imran Khan, and the Pakistani nation, are united in defending our country.”
Referring to a recent cross-border attacks, the Chief Minister said: “You attacked us under the cover of darkness and were defeated. Imran Khan, our nation, and our armed forces proved that we are not only prepared — we are capable of responding decisively.”
He further said that India orchestrated attacks on Chinese nationals, strategic infrastructure, and other assets in Pakistan, saying that all such incidents are ultimately linked to Indian interests. He reminded the historic role played by Pashtuns in the liberation of Kashmir and expressed confidence that they would once again rise to liberate the remaining parts of the disputed territory.
Directly addressing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the chief minister said: “We are not cowards who strike in the dark. We confront our enemies face to face. We believe that truth and justice always prevail.” He emphasized that the people of Pakistan and its security forces have made unparalleled sacrifices in combating terrorism sponsored by India, and affirmed that all state institutions, political forces, and the public remain united in defending the country.
He said that the Indian government is manipulating his statement to falsely implicate Pakistan before the FATF and stated that India, not Pakistan, belongs on the grey list. “I will personally go and prove to the world that India fully qualifies to be placed on FATF’s grey list”. And God willing, I will make that happen.”
Concluding his remarks, the Chief Minister quoted a famous quote by Imran Khan about Prime Minister Modi: “Today, I am reminded of what Imran Khan once said about you A small man in a big office.’”
