ISLAMABAD: Amid rising tensions and sharp exchanges at the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan has issued a firm rebuttal to Indian claims linking it to the recent Pahalgam attack.
The Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson said Pakistan is āfully preparedā to defend its sovereignty and will exercise its right to self-defence under the UN Charter in case of any aggression.
āPakistan strongly rejects Indian allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident,ā the FO said. āIndia has once again made claims without any investigation or evidence.ā
The spokesperson accused New Delhi of exploiting such attacks to suppress the Kashmiri freedom movement. āIndia is using these incidents to discredit the Kashmiri struggle,ā the FO added.
Water Dispute Escalates Tensions
The FO also raised alarm over Indiaās recent move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty.
āSuspending the Indus Waters Treaty is a dangerous act. Diverting or stopping Pakistanās share of water is tantamount to declaring war,ā the spokesperson said.
Pakistan has long accused India of using water as a tool of pressure. The FO said this decision violates international law and the spirit of bilateral agreements.
India Accused of State Terrorism
In a strong statement, the FO spokesperson pointed toward Indiaās āstate terrorism and ongoing target killings,ā particularly in Indian-administered Kashmir.
The statement underscored that the international community must no longer remain silent. āThis issue is one of the oldest on the UN agenda. The global community must take responsibility,ā the spokesperson added.
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Call for International Oversight
Pakistan urged the United Nations and major global powers to intervene and stop India from taking unilateral actions that could escalate the conflict.
The FO warned that regional peace is at stake and reiterated that Pakistan will not tolerate threats to its sovereignty.
The strong reaction from Islamabad came as Indian media and politicians continued to blame Pakistan for the Pahalgam incident without offering evidence or initiating any formal investigation.
Background
The Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir sparked outrage across India. However, New Delhiās immediate blame on Pakistan has drawn criticism, even from neutral observers.
Pakistanās rejection of the claims and warning over water-related provocations reflect deepening hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Experts say Indiaās rhetoric could be linked to political narratives ahead of elections, while Pakistan sees it as part of a wider strategy to shift global attention away from its own internal challenges.
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