Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan is not in favour of any arms race in the region and wants to solve issues with India through dialogue. He also claimed that India was involved in massive purchase of weapons.
He urged the international community to "influence" India to respond positively to Pakistan's initiatives for peace.
Zakaria also claimed that the Pakistan Day was not only observed in the country but also in Jammu and Kashmir.
"Pakistani flags were fluttering there and entire Jammu & Kashmir region was echoing with Pakistan's National Anthem, which was a clear verdict by the Kashmiris who they want to be with. And this happens every year and every day," Zakaria claimed.
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