SRINAGAR, (PTK): Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Wednesday, 6th March said that the crisis between Pakistan and India may be simmering down but the threat of war remains active and Pakistan is vigilant.
In an interview to international network CNN, the Pakistan Armed Forces spokesperson said that Pakistan only responded to the Indian aggression, adding that it depends on its Eastern neighbor what steps it will take to reduce the tensions.
When asked if two countries were close to the war, DG ISPR said, “We were I would say close to war because when they [India] violated the airspace under took an aggression, we went for response.”
“Anybody who operates from Pakistan, we feel, that is not in the interest of Pakistan. Instead of blaming Pakistan, it is time that the world should assist and facilitate Pakistan in getting rid of such organizations,” he added.
When asked if handing the Indian pilot back helped ease the situation, DG ISPR said, “It is up to India whether they take that peace gesture and move forward towards de-escalation or continue the agenda that they have.” (PTK)
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