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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over India’s recent actions in the wake of the Pahalgam incident.
As per details, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, has expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over India’s reaction with perspective to the threats to regional peace and stability.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) closed door session was held on the request of Pakistan.
While addressing the media after a closed-door session, Ambassador Iftikhar emphasized that the Kashmir dispute remains unresolved even after more than seven decades, he said, “the Kashmir dispute is the central issue between Pakistan and India. It must be resolved in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people,”
The ambassador added that a lasting solution to the conflict is not possible without involving the Kashmiris.
Asim Iftikhar also highlighted the human rights violations in IIOJK, he condemned the ongoing atrocities committed by Indian forces against innocent civilians.
Ambassador Iftikhar firmly stated that Islamabad had no involvement and remains ready to fully cooperate in an independent, transparent, and internationally-led investigation.
He reminded the global community that Pakistan has been a frontline state in the fight against terrorism, having sacrificed over 90,000 lives. “Pakistan is committed to protecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he asserted. “We have the right to defend ourselves.”
Ambassador Iftikhar also voiced strong opposition to India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a violation of international law.
He stressed the importance of implementing Security Council resolutions for a durable peace in South Asia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s preference for dialogue as the only viable path to resolving all bilateral issues.
It is worth mentioning here that the ambassador expressed gratitude to the Security Council for convening the session to address the escalating situation.
