Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday criticised the Indian government for politicising cricket amid a growing controversy following the recent Pakistan-India match in the Asia Cup 2025.

Speaking at the launch of the publication 'Strategic Reckoning: Perspectives on Deterrence and Escalation Post-Pahalgam – May 2025' in Islamabad, he called out the Modi-led government of using cricket as a political tool.

“The Modi regime was trying to politicise the sport of cricket but that was just a failed attempt in saving oneself from embarrassment,” he said. He also cited Pakistan’s military response to recent escalations as a display of its defence capabilities.

“Pakistan proved its military dominance by shooting down six planes in defence and then responded to Indian aggression, compe

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