ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s television interview received wide coverage in the Pakistani media on Tuesday, with most newspapers and news channels featuring it as their top story for the day.
However, many analysts criticised the comments made by the PM, insisting that much of the interview was used to level allegations against Islamabad.
At the same time, other cautious voices in Pakistan agreed with Modi’s assertion that there were different types of forces operating in Pakistan and it was difficult who to engage in dialogue.
Analyst Mujeebur Rehman Shami said Modi’ s remarks“suggest his frustration with Pakistan “. Shami said Pakistan has been able to check Indian designs in the region, especially after a RAW network was unearthed in Pakistan, and the Indian PM continues to follow the policy of trying to bully Pakistan. “They are trying to mould public opinion against us but we know they can never isolate us.”
Another commentator, Orya Maqbool said the Indian PM’s remarks are an attempt to divide the Pakistani leadership at a time when there are tensions in Pakistan. “We are seeing that the army has played an important role at fighting terrorism and instead of appreciating this role, India is aiming its remarks to create tensions between the army and the prime minister.”
{{/usCountry}}Another commentator, Orya Maqbool said the Indian PM’s remarks are an attempt to divide the Pakistani leadership at a time when there are tensions in Pakistan. “We are seeing that the army has played an important role at fighting terrorism and instead of appreciating this role, India is aiming its remarks to create tensions between the army and the prime minister.”
{{/usCountry}}Some others were not as critical of Modi. Analyst Talat Masood told GEO TV Modi’s remarks “should be taken in the context of talks between India and Pakistan.” The message from the Indian leadership was of engaging the Nawaz Sharif government in talks “and this is a positive thing, he said.