Pak criticises Indian Army`s new military doctrine

Islamabad, Dec 31 (PTI) Pakistan Thursday said Indian
Army's new military doctorine including scenarios such as a
two-front simultaneous war with both China and Pakistan
"betray a hostile intent" and a "jingoistic mindset".
Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said in a
statement that the Indian Army's new military doctrine "betray
a hostile intent as well as a hegemonic and jingoistic mindset
which is quite out of step with the realities of our time".
Pakistan is prepared to defend itself in the face of
all contingencies, Basit said.
"No one should ever underestimate our capability and
determination to foil any nefarious designs against the
security of Pakistan," he said.
Indian Army officials have said that the doctrine,
which is reviewed every five years at the Army's Shimla-based
Training Command, will now include scenarios such as a two-
front simultaneous war with both China and Pakistan.
Basit called on the world community to take "due
notice of such statements".
He added: "Pakistan remains mindful of the threats
posed to its security as well as the importance of promoting
peace in South Asia."
The spokesman also told a weekly news briefing at the
Foreign Office that Pakistan's desire for peace should not be
mistaken for weakness. (MORE) PTI