Times of Islamabad

Indian PM Modi launched veiled attack against Pakistan in Independence Day speech

Indian PM Modi launched veiled attack against Pakistan in Independence Day speech

NEW DELHI – Indian PM Narendra Modi launched a veiled attack on Pakistan aday after the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan threatened war againstIndia amid Kashmir tensions.

Accusing Pakistan for promoting terror in the region including inAfghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Modi said “Those who give protectionto terrorism and support it must be completely exposed.”

The Indian Prime Minister also added that “Bangladesh, Afghanistan, SriLanka are also affected by terrorism. All countries in the world need tocome together to fight this menace.”

This comes as tensions remain high between India and Pakistan after NewDelhi scrapped the Article 370 revoking the special status granted to Jammuand Kashmir.