Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan has warned of the potential threat of Indian military action against Pakistan, citing credible intelligence reports.
Speaking after a closed-door consultation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the Pakistan-India situation, the spokesperson said Council members expressed deep concern over the rising tensions in the region. Members called for immediate restraint and de-escalation to avoid further instability.
Khan said the UNSC emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes between the two countries. Several members identified the Kashmir dispute as the root cause of regional instability, urging a resolution in line with Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Pakistan, during the session, condemned India’s aggressive posture and labeled New Delhi’s actions on April 23 as dangerous. Islamabad also expressed strong reservations over India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad rejected India’s allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident, calling them baseless and malicious. He cautioned that any move by India to block river waters would be tantamount to an act of war.
The spokesperson confirmed that the Security Council was briefed on intelligence reports indicating a high risk of Indian military adventurism. Pakistan made it clear that it is fully prepared to defend itself and will exercise its legitimate right to self-defense in the event of any aggression.
Pakistan reiterated that it does not seek escalation and welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s offer to mediate, as well as the Security Council’s continued role in maintaining regional peace.
