India increasingly resorting to covert tactics, proxies to undermine peace in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused India of using covert tactics and proxies to destabilize Pakistan. Speaking at a naval academy ceremony, he emphasized the country's resolve to counter these threats while maintaining a commitment to regional peace and diplomacy.
Why it matters
This rhetoric underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors, which remain a primary source of instability in South Asia.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the passing out ceremony of 125th Midshipmen and 33rd SSC courses at Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar. Karachi, on June 27, 2026. — X/GovtofPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the passing out ceremony of 125th Midshipmen and 33rd SSC courses at Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar. Karachi, on 27 June 2026. — Photo courtesy PMO Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah shakes hand with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his arrival in Karachi on June 27, 2026. — Photo courtesy PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends the passing out parade at the Pakistan Naval Academy on Saturday. — DawnNewsTV Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that India was increasingly resorting to “covert tactics and the use of proxies” in an attempt to undermine peace and stability in Pakistan.
The article presents the Pakistani government's perspective on regional security without providing a counter-perspective from Indian officials.
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