Information Minister Attaullah Tarar criticized the Indian government on Tuesday to politicize cricket in the midst of increasing controversy following the recent Pakistani-Indian match in the Asian 2025 Cup.
Speaking during the launch of the publication “Strategic reckoning: prospects for deterrent and post -pahalgame climbing – May 2025” in Islamabad, he called the government directed by Modif to use cricket as a political tool.
“The Moda regime was trying to politicize the sport of the cricket, but it was only a failed attempt to save itself from embarrassment,” he said. He also quoted Pakistan’s military response to recent climbing as a demonstration of his defense capacities.
“Pakistan has proven its military domination by cutting down six aircraft in defense, then responded to the Indian assault, forcing to request a cease-fire,” he said. The Minister added that these theaters on the field of sport were typical of morally compromised diets.
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“A nation which is morally bankrupt and has no values will always use this type of theater on the field of sport when it is unable to win on the military field,” said Tarar.
Referring to the silence of India on the diversion of Jaffar Express – described as one of the worst incidents of this type of recent memory – Tarar contrasts the constant position of Pakistan on terrorism with what he described as the selective condemnation of New Delhi.
“Being the victims of terrorism, Pakistan expressed its concern in the face of Pahalgam incident. But on the contrary, New Delhi was reluctant to even condemn Jaffar Express’s attack,” he noted.
Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, he said: “Pakistan has always been eager for peace, but each time I am put to the test, thanks to our valiant armed forces, we have passed with flying colors.” He stressed that Pakistan would continue to play the role of a “deterrence” and a “balancer” in the region.
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The controversy emerged after the reports that referee Andy Pycroft asked the two captains not to shake hands before Sunday meeting with high issues. The move initially gone unnoticed, but drew attention after the Indian players left the field without getting involved in the handful handful of the usual after-match.
The Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav also increased tensions with political remarks after the match, declaring: “We stick to the victims of the attack by Pahalgam and their families. We dedicate the victory today to our armed forces. ”
In protest, Pakistan captain Salman Agha refused to attend the post-match presentation organized by the former Indian cricket player Sanjay Manjrekar, in response to India’s refusal to participate in the handshake.
