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PM SHARES PAKISTAN’S SERIOUS CONCERNS WITH VISITING IRANIAN FM OVER PREVAILING TENSIONS IN SOUTH ASIA
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CATEGORICALLY REJECTS ATTEMPTS TO LINK PAKISTAN TO PAHALGAM INCIDENT WITHOUT SHARING ANY EVIDENCE
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RIME Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed that India’s weaponization of the Indus Water Treaty was unacceptable and a red-line for the people of Pakistan. During a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi who called on him, the prime minister shared Pakistan’s serious concerns over the prevailing tensions in South Asia as a result of India’s provocative behavior since Pahalgam incident. He categorically rejected any attempts to link Pakistan to the incident, without sharing any evidence and said Pakistan had offered that an international transparent, neutral and credible investi-
gation be conducted to ascertain the facts behind the Pahalgam incident.
NA passes resolution vowing decisive response to any Indian aggression ISLAMABAD
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National Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution affirming the country’s commitment to peace but warning that any violation of its sovereignty or security would be met with a firm and decisive response. The resolution rejected what it called “frivolous and baseless” attempts to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
(IIOJK). It condemned India’s “orchestrated and malafide campaign” to malign Pakistan for political gain. The House reiterated Pakistan’s stance against terrorism in all its forms and declared that the killing of innocent civilians was contrary to the values upheld by the Pakistani state. In a strong rebuke of recent Indian actions, the resolution also condemned New Delhi’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a “blatant violation” that amounts to an act of war.
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While stating that Pakistan had acted with maturity and responsibility, the
Prime Minister said, “India had, on the other hand, created a media frenzy to divert the world’s attention away from Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which remained the root cause of instability in South Asia.” The Iranian foreign minister is on an official visit to Islamabad. At the outset, the prime minister expressed his sincere condolences to the Iranian side over the tragic explosion in Bandar Abbas that had led to the loss of precious lives and injured hundreds of people. He prayed for those who had lost their loved ones, as well as for the early recovery of the injured. During this warm and cordial meeting, the prime minister conveyed his respectful regards to Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei and warm wishes for President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Khawaja Asif warns of potential Indian strike along LoC amid soaring tensions ISLAMABAD
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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday cautioned that India could carry out a military strike at any moment along the Line of Control (LoC), as diplomatic and security tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations escalate following the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir. “There are reports that India may strike at any point along the LoC… New Delhi will be given a befitting reply,” he told reporters in Islamabad.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an international commission to probe the incident. “Such a probe would expose whether India itself or any internal group was involved, and clarify the truth behind New Delhi’s baseless allegations,” Asif said. The minister accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war” for political gains and repeated Pakistan’s longstanding allegations of Indian involvement in terrorism in KhyberPakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Balochistan.
Pakistan committed to peace but India pushing region towards war: Dar ISLAMABAD
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has made it clear to the international community that Pakistan will not take the first step in any situation, but will respond with full force if aggression is carried out by India. Speaking at Regional Dialogue 2025 organised by Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad, Dar stated that the world is going through a difficult phase, especially the region, which is facing serious challenges. He emphasised that peace and prosperity should be the shared goal of all. He said Pakistan has always advocated peace in the region and consistently raised its voice against aggression. Referring to the recent incident in Pahalgam, he described it as a false flag operation aimed at diverting attention from the ongoing freedom movements within India. He added that several Indian states are witnessing serious human rights violations and that India’s actions are endangering the lives of millions in the region. Dar also mentioned that in recent days, he has held discussions with leaders of various countries regarding the regional situation. Briefings have been provided at the Foreign Office to ambassadors of different nations and representatives of the United Nations. Ishaq Dar stated that following India’s recent restrictions, Pakistan’s National Security Committee took key decisions, which were implemented immediately. He said India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is a serious violation of international law, adding that India does not have the unilateral authority to suspend or terminate the treaty. Dar accused India of pushing the region toward war and said Pakistan responded in kind to India’s actions while remaining committed to regional peace. The Foreign Minister also called the Pahalgam incident a false flag operation orchestrated by India. He said global leaders had urged Pakistan to exercise restraint. While reaffirming Pakistan’s firm policy of condemning all forms of terrorism, Dar questioned how a case related to the Pahalgam attack was registered within just ten minutes of the incident.