India, June 11 -- Pakistan on Wednesday reacted to external affairs minister S Jaishankar's recent remarks against the country, saying that diplomats should aim to promote peace and harmony, rather than "producing bellicose punchlines".

"Pakistan categorically rejects the irresponsible remarks made by the External Affairs Minister of India during different media engagements in Brussels," Pakistan's foreign ministrysaid.

"The discourse of top diplomats should aim to promote peace and harmony, rather than producing bellicose punchlines. The tone and tenor of a Foreign Minister should be commensurate with his dignified status," it added.

Islamabad also claimed that India has been engaged in a "malicious campaign" to mislead the internatio...