Pakistan, May 14 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has firmly rejected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks, calling them "provocative and baseless," the Foreign Office said in a statement on Tuesday. The comments come at a sensitive time when diplomatic efforts for peace in the region are ongoing.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Modi's claim that Pakistan sought a ceasefire out of desperation is completely false and misleading. The spokesperson clarified that the ceasefire was achieved through the involvement of friendly nations working to de-escalate tensions.

He added that Pakistan remains committed to regional peace and stability, and has consistently supported diplomatic dialogue over military confrontation. "In...