Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Pakistan has again indicted India in fomenting trouble in the restive Balochistan province;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has strongly protested on the charges of Pakistan; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

(a) to (b) Government has seen reports regarding statements attributed to Pakistani leaders, including the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Interior Minister of Pakistan, alleging Indian interference in Balochistan.

(c) to (d) Government has firmly rejected, including at the highest level, such unfounded allegations. Prime Minister has told Prime Minister of Pakistan that India has no interest in destabilising Pakistan and that our conduct is an open book.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220215936.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

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