'Vituperative animosities legitimise military and autocratic rule, nurturing a siege mentality. Pakistan Studies textbooks are an active site to represent India as a hostile neighbour' the report stated. 'The story of Pakistan's past is intentionally written to be distinct from, and often in direct contrast with, interpretations of history found in India.
'Hostile attitudes justify authoritarian regimes and defensive stances, leading to a siege mentality. Pakistani textbooks frequently portray India as an enemy,' the report noted. 'Pakistan's historical narrative is deliberately distinct from Indian accounts of history.