Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi claimed Sunday that his government has reliable intelligence that India is planning another attack against the country anytime from April 16-20, according to a media report here.
Qureshi during a press conference in Multan said that the government has ‘reliable intelligence that India is devising a new plan’, Dawn newspaper reported.
“Preparations are being made, and there are chances of another attack against Pakistan. According to our information, the action could be taken between April 16-20,” the paper quoted Qureshi as saying.
“A new mishap could be staged… And its purpose will be to justify their (India’s) offensive against Pakistan and to increase diplomatic pressure against Islamabad,” alleged the Pakistan Foreign Minister. “If it happens, you can imagine the impact of the occurrence on the peace and stability of the region.”
Qureshi informed mediapersons that Pakistan has already briefed the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) permanent members – over the issue and stated Pakistan’s apprehensions.
“We want the international community to take notice of this irresponsible behaviour and reprimand them [India] for taking this route,” said Qureshi.
He however, did not elaborate on what evidence Pakistan had or how he could be so specific with the timing, but he said Prime Minister Imran Khan had agreed to share the information with the country.
PTI