The Senate discussed the rise in tensions with India after Pahalgam’s attack in Jammu-et-Cachemire illegally occupied illegally on Tuesday, with Vice-Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to peace while warning that any Indian aggression would be encountered with a force.
The session saw the legislators in their position on national security. Addressing the room, Dar expressed his gratitude to all senators to have demonstrated the unit at a crucial time, noting that civil and military leaders had again presented a united front by the National Security Committee.
Representing the Federation, Dar said that the Senate had sent a powerful message of national cohesion, especially since all political parties had unanimously adopted a resolution on the issue.
He informed the Senate that Pakistan had launched a diplomatic commitment with several countries, notably Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, China, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Bahrain and Hungary, to underline the historic actions and the current intentions of India.
On the threats of India concerning the Indus Water Treaty, DAR expressed its concern that the Pahalgam incident could be a pretext for India to suspend or withdraw unilaterally from the treaty. “Pakistan has had no involvement in Pahalgam’s incident. China and Turkiy have already taken clear positions on the issue,” he added.
He also declared that the Chinese Foreign Minister had provided continuous support in Pakistan, while the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye offered aid and was informed of the firm position of Pakistan that any Indian misadventure would be greeted by a “stone for a brick”.
DAR criticized India for having to provide evidence connecting Pakistan to attack Pahalgam and said Pakistan fulfilled its diplomatic responsibilities.
The DPM said Pakistan had responded the very first day, declaring that it would act in proportion to any provocation. He added that reports indicated that India could consider climbing tensions. “We will undertake any action, but if India commits an assault, we will respond with full force,” he warned.
Referring to recent developments, Dar said that India had written a letter suggesting that circumstances had changed and declared its intention to suspend the Indus water Treaty.
“This is a serious problem, after staging the drama of Pulwama, India has decided to modify the status of cashmere. The national security committee clearly declared that the blocking of water from Pakistan would be considered as an act of war,” he said.
DAR also mentioned that the United States had published a joint declaration condemning the incident, but Pakistan had officially raised two objections: the conviction of the United States Resistance Forum and the omission of the term “Jammu and Cashmire” in the context of Pahalgame.
He concluded by reaffirming that Pakistan had no connection with the Pahalgam incident and that his position had been recognized internationally.
