Islamabad, Dec. 28 (TNS): Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif categorically rejecting all Indian allegations has stated that the meeting of the wife and mother of Indian spy Jadhav was permitted on humanitarian grounds, in lines with Islamic teachings and traditions of compassion and grace.
Responding to a query regarding the Indian External Affairs Minister’s statement, he said the purpose of the meeting was successfully achieved despite all impediments which need to be acknowledged.
He said the success of the meeting was evident by the fact that the mother thanked Pakistan after the visit.
Earlier in the day, Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj had rejected Pakistan’s claim that ‘something suspicious’ was found in Jadhav’s wife’s shoes, terming the allegation “an absurdity beyond measure”.
While addressing the Rajya Sabha — the upper house of India’s parliament — Swaraj had said that it was “absurd to suggest there was a mystery chip or camera or recording device planted inside Kulbhushan’s wife’s shoes.”
Swaraj also reiterated claims that the trial conducted by Pakistan to convict Jadhav was “farcical” and that his mother and wife were humiliated by Pakistani authorities before and after their meeting with him.
