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Arab News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan tells UK lawmakers it wants Indus Waters Treaty revived amid India tensions
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani parliamentary delegation visiting key global capitals in the wake of last month's military standoff with India told British lawmakers Islamabad remains committed to ensuring the revival of the Indus Waters Treaty and promoting regional peace, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The outreach comes after India and Pakistan engaged in their most intense military exchange in years, sparking fears of a full-scale war under a nuclear overhang. Over four days in May, both sides exchanged missile strikes, launched drone attacks and engaged in air combat before a US-brokered ceasefire was announced by President Donald Trump on May 10. The crisis was triggered by a militant attack that killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. New Delhi blamed the assault on Pakistan-based elements, an allegation Islamabad denied, instead calling for an independent international probe. As tensions escalated, the global community moved swiftly to defuse the situation. Before launching its military strikes, India took several punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspending a decades-old, World Bank-backed water-sharing treaty between the two countries. 'The High-Level Parliamentary delegation from Pakistan, led by the Chairman of Pakistan People's Party and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, briefed the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pakistan during a meeting hosted by APPG Chair Yasmin Qureshi MP at Westminster Palace, which was attended by cross-party British parliamentarians,' the statement said. 'The delegation underscored Pakistan's commitment to restraint, revival of the Indus Waters Treaty and initiation of a composite dialogue between the two countries on all outstanding issues, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.' According to the statement, Bhutto-Zardari briefed lawmakers on the consequences of what he described as India's unprovoked aggression, including violations of Pakistan's sovereignty in the aftermath of the attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. He rejected India's allegations against Pakistan as baseless, saying they lacked credible investigation or verifiable evidence. He further warned India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty violated international law and could have serious implications for regional and global peace. Pakistan's Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik also addressed the session, highlighting the environmental and food security risks of disrupting the treaty. He warned the suspension threatened the survival of Pakistan's 240 million people, most of whom rely on agriculture. The delegation also emphasized Pakistan's military response to the Indian actions was measured and consistent with international law, including the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Business Recorder
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pak delegation interacts with Chatham House
LONDON: A high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation, led by former Foreign minister and Chairman Pakistan People Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, engaged with eminent members of the British think tank, academia, and policymaking community at the prestigious Chatham House, one of the UK's leading think tanks focused on foreign and security policy issues. The closed-door discussion was held under the 'Chatham House Rules,' which is used around the world to encourage inclusive and open dialogue in meetings. Bhutto Zardari and other delegation members conveyed Pakistan's perspective on the recent escalation in South Asia while expressing serious concern about India's unprovoked military aggression that resulted in civilian casualties and posed a significant threat to regional stability. They underscored that India's actions constituted a clear violation of Pakistan's sovereignty, international law, and the United Nations Charter. The Pakistan delegation said that Pakistan's armed forces, with the full support of the people of Pakistan, had given a befitting response to India, demonstrating Pakistan's resolve to defend its sovereignty, and thwarting India's ambitions to set any new so-called 'normal' in the region. Bhutto Zardari strongly denounced India's unilateral and illegal suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. He warned that the weaponisation of water undermines international norms and sets a perilous precedent. He urged the international community to take notice of this alarming development and hold India to account for its actions. The delegation noted that the pending resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains the principal stumbling block to lasting peace and stability in the region. They urged the international community to support meaningful dialogue and ensure respect for international commitments and human rights. The other members of the delegation include Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Masood Malik; Chairperson, Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination and former Minister for Information and Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman; Chairperson, National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and former Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar; former Minister for Commerce, Defence and Foreign Affairs, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan; MQM's Parliamentary Leader in the Senate and former Minister for Maritime Affairs, Senator Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari, Senator Bushra Anjum Butt, former Foreign secretaries, Ambassador Jalil Abbas Jilani and Ambassador Tehmina Janjua. Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK Dr Mohammad Faisal was also present during the round table conference. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Rallies held against Indian aggression
ISLAMABAD: Activists and supporters of different political and religious parties on Friday staged protest rallies to express their solidarity with the Pakistan Army following an Indian air strike in Pakistani territory. The workers of the Pakistan People Party (PPP) staged a demonstration, and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) staged a rally at Aabpara. However, people from different walks of life took to the streets against India's aggression. Protesters chanted slogans against India and in favour of the armed forces and the country, including 'Long live Pakistan' and 'Our Country, Our Duty'. The participants of the rallies carried national flags also holding placards and banners inscribed with slogans denouncing Indian aggression and affirming national unity. The protest also saw a large participation of students, traders and people from all walks of life. They strongly denounced the cowardly midnight attacks by Indian forces on innocent civilians, calling them intolerable. Protesters strongly criticised the aggressive policies of the Indian government, particularly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They raised slogans denouncing India's actions and reaffirmed their support for Pakistan's brave armed forces. The rally also included prayers for national security and stability. The protesters called on the international community to take notice of India's acts of aggression and urged greater attention to the situation. They emphasised their readiness to sacrifice their lives for the security of Pakistan and its sovereignty. They said that the whole nation stands shoulder to shoulder with our soldiers. The public has complete trust in the capabilities and resolve of our armed forces, they said. Speaking at a rally, Muhammad Kashif Chaudhry, President Markazi Tanzeem Tajiran Pakistan, reiterated that while Pakistan desires peace and has no interest in aggression, but any hostile move by India will be met with a crushing response. He stated that if war is imposed on Pakistan, the Pakistan Armed Forces will not fight alone. 'All 250 million Pakistanis will stand shoulder to shoulder with our military,' he declared. Chaudhry criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian media, saying they are rattled and confused. He went on to say, 'If war breaks out, we will not only defend our homeland but also liberate Kashmir and make it part of Pakistan.' He predicted that war would lead to the disintegration of India. 'India will break into pieces. We will be victorious in this war, and we will raise the green crescent flag over Delhi', he said. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Deccan Herald
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Pakistan's civil, military leadership briefs political parties on tensions with India
Pakistan People Party (PPP) leaders Raja Pervez Ashraf, Qamar Zaman Kaira, and Shazia Marri; PML-N's Barrister Aqeel and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Tallal Chaudhry; PM's aide Pervez Khattak; MQM-P's Farooq Sattar; and Kashmiri leader Shah Ghulam Qadir, among others, attended the meeting.
