Counter-claim by Pakistan

By Amit Baruah

ISLAMABAD, JAN. 22. Pakistan, however, came out with the allegation that the Indian forces ``crossed'' the Line of Control in the Iftikharabad sub-sector in the Chhamb area and ``launched'' a company-strength attack on a Pakistani post.

``The Government of Pakistan will be lodging a protest with the Government of India... adhering to its policy of peace, Pakistan will continue to exercise restraint... We call upon India to exhibit responsibility and refrain from aggressive action which could result in grave consequences...

``We call upon the world community to restrain India from escalating tension in the region,'' a Foreign Office spokesman said at a briefing this evening.

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