Below are the main points of his speech to reporters at Presser on Wednesday.
Our region faces serious threats to its peace and stability as it creates a highly provocative environment politically motivated by India following the Pahargam attacks at IIOJK. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all forms and symptoms. Targeting innocent civilians is deplorable and condemned. We are concerned about the loss of life during the Pahargam attack. It also expressed sadness. No one can feel the pain of those affected by this tragedy, such as Pakistan, as they are victims of the terrorist attacks themselves. As a member of the UN Security Council, Pakistan was constructively involved with other members at a press conference issued by LINSC in the Pahargam incident at IIOJK. The UNSC statement includes denunciation on the strongest possible terms of the case. Meanwhile, India is the one who praises and even celebrates the sponsors of the assassination campaign and terrorist attacks in Pakistan. Pakistan was a victim of terrorism planned, coordinated and sponsored by India. In this context, it is ridiculous that it even suggests any kind of connection between Pakistan and the incident. The hype created in every incident in India appears to be intentional and coordinated. It is unfortunate that India continues to arm its unfounded allegations as part of its disinformation strategy for narrow political purposes. This is not the first time India has resorted to such tactics. In fact, this is now a very familiar pattern, aimed at distracting attention from the inability to self-determination of Cassimiris’ inviolable rights. Security failure with IIOJK. that decades of state terrorism and oppression. India intentionally causes tensions with Pakistan to distract the international community from the fears of IIOJK. A durable solution for India is to focus on internal issues rather than raising your fingers in other countries. India has a history of using the excuse of “terrorism” to suppress the innocent kashmiris of the IIOJK and introducing strict laws to deny UNSC resolutions, bilateral agreements and international law. On the spot, India’s illegal and unilateral actions on August 5, 2019, and a blatant violation of the related UNSC resolution, the Fourth Geneva Convention and India’s own commitment. The underlying cause of instability and conflict in South Asia is the resolved and long-blessed conflict between Jammu and Kashmir. We are concerned about the inflammatory, highly inflammatory, Islamophobic stories directed towards Kashmiris and Muslims in India. Indian media and political leaders are directing similar discourses about Pakistan. This highly irresponsible trick for narrow political interests drags the entire region down a cliff of instability. India filed allegations against Pakistan without Iota’s evidence and at such a dramatic speed after the attack on Pahargam. India needs to explain why such “incidents” are usually consistent with high-profile visits. Pakistan has nothing to do with it, so we request an independent investigation from neutral investigators. Pakistan is neither a link to it nor a potential beneficiary. As Pakistan’s economy is stable and making great strides against terrorism, we need to question whether this situation is suddenly being created, and what motives are behind it. The actions announced by India after the Cabinet Committee on Security are illegal and extremely irresponsible. It is one-sided and illegal to suppress IWT. There is no such provision in the treaty. This action shows a blatant disregard for the holiness of India’s international treaties. Set dangerous precedents. It bumps into the fundamental pillars of regional cooperation and has a profound impact on regional and global stability. Pakistan is an agricultural economy. Millions of people rely on water, regulated by this treaty. Pakistan’s National Security Committee has made clear that attempts to stop or divert the flow of water belonging to Pakistan in accordance with the IWT and the seizing of the rights of the riverbanks are considered an act of war. It corresponds to an attack on the people of Pakistan and its economy. Other diplomatic measures by India are indiscriminate and unnecessary. For example, these restrictions have serious humanitarian consequences on ordinary people. India’s actions and rhetoric over the past few days are extremely irresponsible. Pakistan is a responsible member of the international community, and therefore believes in restraint and is committed to regional peace and stability. However, in the case of attack, Pakistan remains determined to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity in the exercise of its inherent right to self-defense, inscribed in Article 51 of the UN Charter. The following questions should be considered in the international community. -The international community must distinguish between sympathy with the victims of the incident and the unconscious support of India’s belligerent war. In the wake of Indian propaganda, the international community should not unconsciously support New Delhi and produce Casasburi for irresponsible military adventurism. Ignoring India’s international law also leads to breaching other international commitments and obligations. Regional order based on India’s whimsical approach leads to permanent instability and unpredictability. It is necessary to condemn India’s efforts to create an environment of Islamophobia and hatred where people are targeted based on religion. The dangerous brink and efforts of India for escalation can have disastrous consequences for the local nuclear environment. The international community needs to hold India accountable for assassination campaigns in the US, Canada and Pakistan. Despite the above, Pakistan is aware of the developing situation. We are vigilant, vigilant, thwart any unfortunate adventure and respond in a way that is appropriate for the time and place of choice.
