Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan (DPM) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar said that India should examine its policies and cannot impose its will in Pakistan.
Speaking during the ceremony of the Day Foundation of the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad, Dar warned New Delhi against unilateral actions and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and sovereignty.
He strongly criticized the use by India of “false flag operations” to justify the aggression against Pakistan, citing in particular the incident of Pulwama, which, according to him, was used by India to organize a manufactured story. “India must review its strategic choices and put an end to its coercion policy,” said Dar.
Tensions between Pakistan and India increased on April 22, when a Pahalgam attack killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan for the incident. Pakistan categorically rejected Indian accusations.
India then undertook a series of hostile actions the next day on April 23, suspended the 65-year-old industry Treaty (IWT), canceling visas for Pakistani citizens, closing the border crossing of Wagah-Attari and ordering the closure of the Pakistani High Commissioner in New Delhi, among others.
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The two countries subsequently reduced diplomatic staff to their respective embassies in the territory of the other.
Referring to disputes, Dar said that India could not unilaterally suspend the Industry Water Treaty, accusing it of trying to arm the water against Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to protect his territorial integrity and maintain his sovereign rights.
On the question of cashmere, the DPM said that the dispute is internationally recognized and that its peaceful resolution is essential for regional stability.
He accused India of openly raping international laws, while reiterating Pakistan’s support to the principle of peaceful coexistence.
Commenting on global affairs, Dar welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and Israel and reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing support for Iran’s legitimate position.
He called for a resolution based on the dialogue of the nuclear issue of Iran and expressed his concern in the face of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, condemning the ongoing atrocities in the region.
In addition, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the additional permanent short price of arbitration on the Industry Water Treaty, describing it as major justification for the position of Pakistan.
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The decision has confirmed that India cannot unilaterally suspend the treaty or its dispute settlement mechanisms.
On Sunday, in a statement, the Prime Minister said that the water was vital for Pakistan and congratulated the Minister of Law Azam Nazeer Tarar and the Attorney General Mansoor Awan for their legal efforts.
The court declared that the treaty remains binding unless mutual consent and does not authorize the unilateral suspension by one or the other of the parties.
Earlier, the president of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, said that Pakistan would consider war if India refused to honor the Industry Water Treaty.
“India must choose between honoring the treaty or losing control of the six rivers,” said Bilawal, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to protect its share of water under the 1960 agreement on the world’s banks.
The comments followed a previous statement made during a political rally in Sukkur, where Bilawal said: “Either the river will flow, or their will of blood.”
