Jammu, June 24 -- Says Islamabad using Kashmir, IWT issue to divert attention from its failures

Jammu Tawi, Jun 23: India on Tuesday strongly rejected remarks made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, saying the comments were aimed at diverting attention from Islamabad's internal problems and human rights record.

Responding to media queries, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan's allegations against India were baseless and intended to shift focus away from issues confronting the neighbouring country.

"We have seen reports regarding these remarks. Such statements are desperate attempts by Pakistan to cover up its own failings and deflect attention from ...