The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Ishaq Dar, said that Pakistan never considered using nuclear weapons while recently defended the aggression of the Indian neighbor, describing Islamabad’s military strikes as “measures” and “strictly in self -defense.”
In his first interview since a high fire seized Saturday, FM Dar said CNN That the situation had become dangerously volatile after the cross -border attacks of India on May 7, but denied that Islamabad has planned a nuclear response.
“We were very sure that our conventional capacity and abilities are strong enough to overcome them both in the air and in the field,” said Foreign Minister.
The recent exchange of strikes marked the worst military confrontation between the two neighbors with nuclear weapons since the 1971 War. Dozens of people killed on both sides were reported, while the infrastructure was strongly damaged in the borders in dispute.
FM Dar referred to India’s actions as an “attempt to illustrate their hegemony” in Kashmir. He said that Pakistan “had no choice”, but to respond to what he called an act of unprovoked aggression.
Despite several days of intense fight, both parties agreed on a truce on Saturday after the diplomatic efforts of the United States. El Alto El Fuego, negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, entered into force in the middle of reports of final explosions of bombardment in Kashmir.
The Foreign Minister also said that there was no direct contact between Indian and Pakistani officials during conversations. Instead, Washington facilitated communication.
Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, said Monday that New Delhi had only “stopped” his offensive and warned of additional reprisals if it was caused.
FM, however, rejected the suggestion that Pakistan had tried to discourage weakness. “They had seen what happened in heaven. They could see how serious the damage was,” he said.
He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s position that the root cause of the conflict is found in Kashmir, a territory in a totality claimed by India and Pakistan, but administered in parts. The region has caused three wars since countries won independence in 1947.
“Kashmira is the root cause of this regional instability,” said FM Dar. “Your future must be decided through self -determination.”
India blames Pakistan for supporting the militant groups operating in the illegally occupied Indian Kashmir, a position of Islamabad denies. The air attacks in India followed the murder of tourists in Kashmir in April, which accuses Pakistan of sponsoring the group. FM Give the murders condemned and reiterated Pakistan’s position against terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations.”
The Foreign Minister also raised concern about the water dispute linked to the Kashmir rivers. He warned that New Delhi reported to block the flows of the Chenab River could be seen as “an act of war” if it is not invested.
The Indian media reported last week that the government had reduced the water flow of the Baglihar dam, which can affect the Pakistan water supply.
The Foreign Minister said the problem must be solved in the next conversations. “The high fire can only contain if such provocations are avoided,” he said.
Despite tensions, FM Dar expressed hope of peace. “We hope to build a future that provides dignity for both parties,” he said. “We still hope it prevails meaning.”
The high the fire of India-Pakistan follows the climb, but the fragile calm persists
A high and immediate fire between India and Pakistan was announced on May 10 after days of intense military exchanges that took both neighbors with nuclear weapons to the edge of the war.
The announcement was made for the first time by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and then confirmed by Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, the Vice Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the India, S. Jaishankar, and the Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio.
Tensions exploded after a April 22 attack in Pahalgam, India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (Iiojk), which left 26 dead civilians.
India blamed the elements based in Pakistan without presenting any evidence, Islamabad rejected the accusations. In response, India closed the border with Wagah, revoked the visas and suspended the Treaty of Indo’s waters, moves Pakistan called a “act of war.”
The conflict intensified with the missile attracks and the drone raids of India, since it developed its operation Sindoor.
Pakistan’s army launched Operation Bunyan-Un-Marshals in retaliation, and announced that it had demolished five Indian airplanes, including raffles, and intercepted 77 Harop drones made by Israeli.
After the diplomatic intervention directed by Washington, both parties agreed to stop military activity in land, air and sea. However, hours after the truce, fresh skirmishes were reported along both sides of the control line.
Explosions were heard in Srinagar and officials cited fire exchanges on both sides, which generated concerns about the durability of the high fire.
The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan reiterated its commitment to the high fire while accusing India of violations.
DG ISPR LT Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan had not requested the truce, stating that India initiated the request to stop the fire after the retaliation strikes of Pakistan. He described the war between two nuclear powers as “inconceivable” and “an absurd.”
Chaudhry confirmed that no Indian pilot was in Pakistani custody, dismissing viral claims such as misinformation.
He called Operation Bunyan-Un-Marsosos a unified national response to Indian aggression, noting that Pakistan had fulfilled his commitments to respond decisively and proportionally.
The cities of all Pakistan observed Yom-E-Tashakkur (day of thanks) on Sunday to mark what was acclaimed nationally as a successful defense of national sovereignty.
