Afghanistan, Dec. 9 -- India has criticized Pakistan's weakening democratic institutions, ongoing political unrest, and border clashes with Afghanistan, warning that democracy and Pakistan "don't go together."

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday sharply criticised Pakistan's political situation, asserting that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together." Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during the weekly briefing in response to questions about former Prime Minister Imran Khan's incarceration and ongoing nationwide demonstrations.

Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring developments in Pakistan but avoided detailed commentary. "We keep a close eye on every development in Pakistan. But regarding democracy, the ...