Pakistan Diplomacy
\n PESHAWAR
\nAmid rising regional tensions and renewed Indian hostility following the Pahalgam attack in Indian illegally Occupied Jummu and Occupied Kashmir, Pakistan has activated its diplomatic channels with renewed urgency to garner support of international community besides nullifying Modi propaganda.
\nThe federal government\u2019s decision to dispatch federal ministers and senior parliamentarians abroad marks a crucial step to present Pakistan\u2019s perspective to the international community and counter India\u2019s growing disinformation campaign.
\nAt the heart of this diplomatic initiative is the ongoing three-day official visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to China, on the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
\nThe visit follows a tense military standoff between Pakistan and India, culminating in a ceasefire mediated by the United States after deadly airstrikes and retaliatory actions.
\nFormer Ambassador Manzoorul Haq emphasized the significance of Ishaq Dar\u2019s visit to China, calling it \u201ctimely and crucial.\u201d
\nSpeaking to APP, he remarked that \u201cPakistan-China relations are based on unwavering trust and strategic partnership. This visit will reinforce Pakistan\u2019s principled stance, particularly its commitment to peace and regional stability.
\nHighlighting the historical depth of Pakistan-China ties, Ambassador Manzoorul Haq recalled how China diplomatically and militarily supported Pakistan during the 1965 and 1971 wars with India.
\n\u201cPakistan and China are iron brothers and commonality of views on most of regional issues,\u201d he said, pointing to critical milestones such as the 1963 boundary agreement and Pakistan\u2019s role in arranging Henry Kissinger\u2019s secret trip to Beijing in 1971\u2014an event that reshaped global geopolitics.
\nToday, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a linchpin of China\u2019s Belt and Road Initiative, continues to demonstrate the strength of bilateral ties.
\nHe said China remains Pakistan\u2019s top trading partner and a major investor in infrastructure and energy, deepening the interdependence between the two allies. Dr. Ejaz Khan, former Chairman of the International Relations Department at the University of Peshawar, underscored the strategic military cooperation between the two nations.
\n\u201cThe JF-17 Thunder \u2014 a joint Pakistan-China venture \u2014 has become a cornerstone of Pakistan\u2019s air defense capabilities,\u201d he said, citing its instrumental role in recent skirmishes that saw the downing of multiple Indian fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft.
\nHe noted that such incidents not only demonstrated Pakistan\u2019s military readiness and superiority but also reinforced the credibility of its defense alliances. \u201cThis message needs to be conveyed globally: Pakistan does not seek war, but it is fully capable of defending its sovereignty.\u201d
\nIn addition to Ishaq Dar\u2019s visit, the government has tasked Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to lead a parliamentary delegation to Europe and other key regions.
\nHis prior experience as foreign minister and established rapport with Western diplomats are expected to enhance Pakistan\u2019s outreach, particularly in engaging European policymakers and the U.S. Congress.
\n\u201cThe U.S. and Europe hold critical importance in shaping international narratives,\u201d Dr. Ejaz Khan observed.
\n\u201cBilawal\u2019s engagements can play a pivotal role in countering India\u2019s propaganda and highlighting the dangers of unprovoked aggression in South Asia.\u201d
\nHe noted that Pakistan\u2019s historical alliance with the U.S., especially post-9\/11 when it became a key non-NATO ally in the War on Terror, provides a platform for renewed dialogue.
\n\u201cDespite ups and downs, Pakistan-U.S. relations remain strategically vital. Islamabad must now leverage this history to remind Washington of the destabilizing consequences of ignoring Kashmir dispute,\u201d he said.
\nExperts agreed that international focus on Kashmir dispute has intensified following India\u2019s recent blatant attacks on Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, killing innocent civilians.
\nThe unsubstantiated Indian claims regarding the Pahalgam incident and the subsequent escalation have once again highlighted the volatile nature of the Kashmir dispute.
\nAmbassador Manzoorul Haq stressed that the Kashmir issue is not merely a bilateral concern, but a global one and was on the agenda of UN Security Council.
\n\u201cIt is a nuclear flashpoint that threatens regional and international peace. Pakistan must continue sensitizing global forums about the urgency of a just resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with UNSC resolutions.\u201d
\nHe said four wars on Kashmir had been fought and another war may bring disaster for entire region.
\nAs geopolitical narratives unfold rapidly, Pakistan\u2019s multi-pronged diplomatic outreach \u2014 from Beijing to Brussels and Washington to Ankara\u2014 reflects a conscious shift in its defense and diplomatic strategy.
\nNo longer confined to reactive measures, Islamabad is proactively shaping the conversation, reaffirming its commitment to peace while resolutely countering Indian aggression on diplomatic, military, defense and media fronts.
\nIn a region where disinformation and propaganda often precedes diplomacy, Pakistan\u2019s campaign to highlight its narrative is not only timely but also essential to safeguard its stretagic interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pakistan Diplomacy PESHAWAR Amid rising regional tensions and renewed Indian hostility following the Pahalgam attack in Indian illegally Occupied Jummu and Occupied Kashmir, Pakistan has activated its diplomatic channels with renewed urgency to garner support of international community besides nullifying Modi propaganda. The federal government\u2019s decision to dispatch federal ministers and senior parliamentarians abroad marks […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-479625","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n