ICJ verdict great success, moral triumph of Pakistan: FM
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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that verdict of International Court of Justice on Kulbhushan Jadhav is a great success and moral triumph of Pakistan.
Talking to media on Wednesday, he said Pakistan presented its case in the International Court of Justice in an effective manner.
He said India in its plea before the ICJ maintained that Commander Jadhav is innocent and that baseless allegations have been made against him. On this basis, India sought his release, but the court rejected this claim.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Kulbhushan Jadhav in his confessional statement admitted that he was involved in espionage and terrorist activities inside Pakistan.
He said the ICJ in its verdict said Pakistan can review the Jadhav's sentencing on the means of its own choosing.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said an important thing that emerged from this verdict is that ICJ did not annul the decision of military court of Pakistan, as sought by India.
It shows that the legal system of Pakistan is trusted by the whole international community.
The Minister said like any country our law is also clear about the trial of a foreign spy, who was a serving officer under a pseudonym.
He said Pakistan is a responsible country and has adopted sensible approach.
Earlier, in a tweet, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that verdict of International Court of Justice in Kulbhushan Jadhav case is a victory for Pakistan.
He said commander Jadhav shall remain in Pakistan and he shall be treated in accordance with the laws of Pakistan.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr.Firdous Ashiq Awan says verdict of International Court of Justice in Kulbhushan Jadhav case is a victory for Pakistan.
In a video message, Dr Awan said that Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav will remain in Pakistan’s custody and he will be treated in accordance with the laws of Pakistan.
The Special Assistant said the verdict of ICJ is the real face of India.
She said Indian requests for acquittal, re-trial and release of Jadhav were rejected by the international court. She said Kulbhushan is involved in the murder of innocent Pakistanis.
Earlier, in a tweet, Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan says Kulbhushan Jadhav is the face of Indian state terrorism.
In her tweet, she said the Indian submissions of acquittal, re-trial and release have been rejected.
She said the decision is the victory of Pakistan at International Court of Justice.
Senate Chairman congratulates nation on success of Pakistan
Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has congratulated the nation on the success of Pakistan in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav in the International Court of Justice.
In a statement, he appreciated the legal team of Pakistan, Foreign Office and relevant defence organizations for effectively defending the viewpoint of Pakistan.
DG ISPR congratulates Pakistan’s FO, legal team for all out efforts in case
Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor says Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav case verdict is great victory for Pakistan.
In an exclusive interview with a private TV channel, DG ISPR congratulated Pakistan’s Foreign Office and legal team for showing all out efforts in the case.
General Ghafoor said India had raised five points in the ICJ and almost all of them were overturned by the International Court of Justice in its verdict.
