New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- India on Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's criticism of its ties with Afghanistan, saying the remarks reflected Islamabad's "insecurity and frustration" over the positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan relations.

The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a bi-weekly press briefing here in the national capital.

When asked about the recent remarks by the Pakistani Army spokesperson, General Ahmed Chaudhary, where he criticised India-Afghanistan ties via invoking religious verses, advising Kabul to stay away from "non-believers", Jaiswal said, "The spokesperson of Pakistan had made certain comments. Such statements and comments reflect the Pakistani state's insecurity and...