A file picture of Pakistani journalists watching a video showing Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, arrested on suspicion of spying, during a press conference in Islamabad. Pic/AFP

Islamabad/New Delhi: Pakistan's army chief yesterday approved the execution of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav after a military court sentenced him to death for "espionage and sabotage activities" in a "farce" trial, evoking a sharp reaction from India which described the move as "premeditated murder".