Dhaka, May 18 -- Pakistan's military has issued a sharp rebuke to Indian Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi over his recent warning that Pakistan must decide whether it wanted to remain "part of geography or history".

In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the remarks reflected a "provocative", "jingoistic" and "dangerously myopic mindset" that risked pushing South Asia towards another devastating conflict.

The reaction came a day after General Dwivedi, speaking at a discussion event at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, warned Pakistan to stop sheltering militants and supporting activities against India.

"If Pakistan continues to provide sanctuary to terrorists and carry o...