The Senate discussed the growing tensions with India after the attack of the pahalgama in Jammu and Kashmira (Iiojk) illegally occupied on Tuesday, with Islamabad’s commitment to the peace of the Vice Minister Ioojk, and the viceprimer minister, Ishaq Dar, reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to the warning that any Indian aggression would meet a blunt response.
The session saw the United Legislators in their position on national security. When heading to the Chamber, Dar expressed his gratitude to all senators to demonstrate the unit at a crucial moment, noting that civil and military leadership had once again presented a united front through the National Security Committee.
Representing the Federation, GIV said that the Senate had sent a powerful message of national cohesion, especially because all political parties had unanimously approved a resolution on the matter.
He informed the Senate that Pakistan had initiated a diplomatic commitment to several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, China, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Bahrain and Hungary, to highlight the historical actions and current intentions of India.
On the threats of India regarding the Treaty of the Indo’s waters, Dan expressed concern that Pahalgam’s incident could be a pretext for India to suspend or withdraw unilaterally from the treaty. “Pakistan had no participation in the incident of Pahalgam. China and Turkiye have already taken clear positions on the matter,” he added.
In addition, he declared that China’s Foreign Minister had assured Pakistan of continuous support, while Turkiye Foreign Minister offered help and was informed of Pakistan’s firm position that any Indian misfortune would meet a response of “stone for a brick.”
Giving criticized India for not providing any evidence to link Pakistan with Pahalgam’s attack and said Pakistan was fulfilling his diplomatic responsibilities.
The DPM said that Pakistan had responded the first day, stating that he would act proportionally to any provocation. He added that the reports indicated that India may be considering increasing tensions. “We will not start any action, but if India commits aggression, we will respond with all its strength,” he warned.
Referring to recent developments, Dan said that India had written a letter that suggests that circumstances had changed and declared their intention to suspend the Treaty of Indo’s waters.
“This is a serious problem, after organizing the drama of pulwama, India moved to alter the state of Kashmir. The National Security Committee has clearly declared that blocking Pakistan water would be considered an act of war,” he said.
Dar also mentioned that the United States had published a joint statement condemning the incident, but Pakistan had formally raised two objections: the condemnation of the United Resistance Forum and the omission of the term “Jammu and Kashmir” in the context of Pahalgam.
He concluded reaffirming that Pakistan had no connection with the Pahalgam incident and that his position had been recognized internationally.
