**New Delhi:** India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations that it is sponsoring terrorism and also dismissed criticism over its uranium supply agreement with Canada, stating that Islamabad lacks credibility on both issues.
Responding to the accusations, the Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan’s claims about India supporting militant groups were baseless and part of a long pattern of shifting blame. During a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the international community is well aware of Pakistan’s record and will not be misled by attempts to portray itself as a victim. He added that repeated accusations from Islamabad have become routine and do not alter the widely recognised reality regarding cross border terrorism.
Pakistan has accused India of backing militant groups operating from Afghanistan, alleging that New Delhi uses Afghan territory as a base to destabilise Pakistan. Islamabad has specifically claimed that India supports organisations such as the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and the Baloch Liberation Army. Similar allegations were raised earlier this month during a briefing of the United Nations Security Council.
Pakistani officials have also criticised India’s engagement with the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, claiming it is part of a strategy to exert pressure on Pakistan. These accusations gained prominence after Pakistan conducted air strikes inside Afghan provinces targeting militant bases, an operation that reportedly caused significant casualties and drew criticism from New Delhi.
India also dismissed Pakistan’s objections to its recent uranium supply agreement with Canada. Islamabad had argued that the arrangement could weaken global nuclear governance and alter the strategic balance in the region. Pakistan further claimed that the agreement grants India preferential access to nuclear fuel despite historical concerns related to its nuclear programme.
Rejecting the criticism, Jaiswal said a country with a well documented record of clandestine nuclear proliferation cannot credibly comment on export controls or raise concerns about global safeguards. He emphasised that India’s reputation within the international non proliferation framework remains widely recognised.
The exchange marks the latest diplomatic friction between the two nuclear armed neighbours. India reiterated that it remains committed to combating terrorism in all forms while maintaining a responsible record in global nuclear governance.
