Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned on Thursday recent Indian drone strikes and missile attacks on Pakistan during a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
According to details, PM Shehbaz stated that the attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 31 civilians and left 57 others injured. “India has violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “These actions pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the South Asian region," said PM Shehbaz.
PM Shehbaz and the US Secretary of State have agreed to remain in contact amid rising tensions in South Asia. The US Secretary of State has reiterated a commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region, urging both Pakistan and India to cooperate in reducing tensions.
US Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States is closely monitoring the situation. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation for President Trump’s concern over the security environment in South Asia.
PM Shehbaz said the people of Pakistan are deeply angered by India’s unprovoked military actions. Citing the UN Charter, he affirmed that Pakistan reserves the right to act in self-defence.
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar contacted the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, to brief him on the grave regional situation following recent Indian attacks.
According to details, the OIC secretary general reiterated the organisation’s steadfast support for Pakistan, a founding member of the OIC. The foreign office spokesperson said that Dar informed the secretary general that the Indian attacks constitute a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and are tantamount to an act of war. He emphasised that innocent civilians have been martyred in these attacks, posing a serious threat to regional peace and stability.
