DPM strongly criticises India\u2019s use of \u2018false flag operations\u2019 to justify aggression against Pakistan
\n ISLAMABAD
\nDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that India was attempting to weaponise water against Pakistan, vowing that Islamabad would not allow any infringement on its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
\nSpeaking at an event marking the 52nd anniversary of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Dar said India was trying to hold 240 million Pakistanis hostage through what he described as \u201cwater terrorism\u201d \u2014 a reference to New Delhi\u2019s holding in abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty.
\n\u201cIndia cannot impose its will on Pakistan and must reconsider its policies,\u201d the deputy prime minister said. He warned that India\u2019s actions, including any attempt to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty unilaterally, would be unacceptable and counterproductive.
\nDar accused India of aggression under the pretext of a false-flag operation, referring to the Pulwama incident, and asserted that Pakistan had responded effectively and immediately at the time. He stressed that Pakistan remains committed to defending its sovereignty and will not allow its rights under international agreements to be compromised. \u201cIndia wants to use water as a weapon, but Pakistan stands firm in protecting its interests,\u201d he said.
\nThe foreign minister also reiterated Pakistan\u2019s principled stance on Kashmir, calling it a globally recognised dispute. \u201cA peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue is essential for stability in the region,\u201d he said, while accusing India of gross violations of international law. Dar welcomed the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s consistent support for Tehran\u2019s legal position. He also urged that Iran\u2019s nuclear issue be resolved through dialogue.
\nCommenting on the situation in Gaza, the foreign minister condemned the ongoing humanitarian crisis, expressing deep concern over atrocities being committed in the besieged Palestinian enclave. \u201cPakistan is seriously concerned about the deteriorating situation in the Middle East,\u201d he added.
\nDefence Minister Khawaja Asif, in said the ruling from the Court of Arbitration is \u201cvery clear\u201d and leaves no room for unilateral decisions by either Pakistan or India under the Indus Waters Treaty.
\nHe stated that the verdict makes it evident that neither party can make any move that undermines the foundational basis of the treaty.
\n\u201cWe had anticipated India would resort to intransigence,\u201d he said, adding that following India\u2019s defeat in the arbitration, it has become increasingly difficult for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept such decisions. Commenting on Modi\u2019s political future, Asif remarked: \u201cI believe Narendra Modi\u2019s political days are numbered.\u201d
\nWhen asked about the recent Indian military attach\u00e9\u2019s admission that their aircraft had been shot down, Asif said, \u201cIt\u2019s possible India only became aware of the aircraft losses after a delay.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DPM strongly criticises India\u2019s use of \u2018false flag operations\u2019 to justify aggression against Pakistan ISLAMABAD Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that India was attempting to weaponise water against Pakistan, vowing that Islamabad would not allow any infringement on its sovereignty or territorial integrity. Speaking at an event marking the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487587,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-487565","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n