Pakistan, May 27 -- Pakistan has sharply reacted to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments made during an election rally in Gujarat. In his speech, Modi took a veiled jab at Pakistan, saying that if Pakistanis wanted peace and bread, they should act-otherwise, "my bullet is ready." Pakistan's Foreign Office responded by calling the statement reckless, dangerous, and part of an election-time "theatrical performance."

The Foreign Office spokesperson said such remarks from a nuclear-armed country's leader show a deeply worrying mindset. Pakistan condemned the use of hate speech in political campaigns and warned that such irresponsible behavior could increase regional tensions. The statement also reminded the world that peace ...