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Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Ready to forestall India's IWT threat: PM
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan always wanted peace in the region and was willing to discuss all bilateral issues with India on the negotiation table if India showed sincerity of purpose and cooperation. Addressing the second trilateral summit in Lachin city of Azerbaijan, the prime minister referred to the recent aggression of India and said that with Allah Almighty's infinite blessings and kindness, with the support of people of Pakistan, and friendly countries, and resolute response of the armed forces, they emerged victorious. In his speech, the prime minister further said that Pakistan wanted peace in the region and that required talks on the table to discuss the issues that needed urgent attention and amicable solution like the issue of Kashmir which should be resolved according to the UNSC resolutions and as per aspiration of the people of Kashmir. The prime minister said unfortunately, India tried to weaponise the Indus Waters Treaty which was a lifeline for the 240 million population of Pakistan that used the water for agriculture, drinking and other purposes. "It is most unfortunate that India tried to threaten to stop the flow of water into Pakistan. This is not possible, this is never possible and will not be possible Insha'Allah. We are making proper arrangements to ensure that India never ever does it," he emphatically maintained. The prime minister said if India wanted to talk on countering terrorism with sincerity of purpose, Pakistan would be willing to talk to them on this issue as well. "We are the biggest victim of terrorism around the globe and lost 90,000 valuable lives and suffered $150 billion worth of economic losses over the last many decades. There can be no bigger manifestation of our commitment and intention to beat this menace for all times to come," he added. If India showed serious and honest cooperation, he said Pakistan would be willing to discuss all the issues, including promotion of trade with India, on the negotiation table. The prime minister also appreciated the role of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir who, he said, led the armed forces of Pakistan to fight with great bravery and the highest level of professional acumen while the entire nation was standing behind them. The prime minister said that during the conflict with India, he found the Field Marshal as 'God-fearing, fearless, firm with iron resolve, patience and fortitude to face that aggression.' He reiterated that during the recent conflict, India failed to bring out any credible evidences against Pakistan and rejected their sincere offer for a neutral and transparent investigation into so-called Pahalagam incident by any international body. Azerbaijan's Independence Day Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for unity, peace and justice in the region while highlighting the deepening bonds among Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, declaring the relationship as now "three souls and one heart." In his address at the Independence Day Ceremony of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Lachin, PM Shehbaz praised the leadership and bravery of the Azerbaijani people, who under President Aliyev's "visionary and dynamic leadership" liberated the region of Karabakh after decades of occupation. The addressing dignitaries also included President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye. "It is a matter of great honor to be here today, celebrating both Azerbaijan's Independence Day and Pakistan's Youm-e-Takbeer - the day we became a nuclear power in 1998," the Prime Minister stated, underscoring the symbolic significance of May 28 for both nations. In his address, the Prime Minister expressed heartfelt congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan and paid tribute to the sacrifices of their armed forces and martyrs. He emphasized the unwavering support that Pakistan and Turkey provided during Azerbaijan's struggle for territorial integrity. "When Armenia attacked Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Turkey stood like a rock beside it. And today, when India attacked Pakistan, President Erdogan and President Aliyev stood like a formidable fortress beside us. This is true brotherhood," Shehbaz Sharif said. The Prime Minister spoke candidly about recent hostilities between India and Pakistan. Referring to the April 22 incident in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians were killed, he condemned India's immediate blame on Pakistan without evidence. "Pakistan offered an international inquiry commission for a free and transparent probe, but instead, India launched a deadly attack that killed 36 innocent Pakistanis, including children," he revealed. "We had no choice but to defend our nation." Shehbaz detailed Pakistan's military response, describing the downing of six Indian fighter jets - including four Rafales — and significant damage to Indian military installations. He praised the composure and leadership of Pakistan's armed forces, particularly Air Chief and Field Marshal COAS Asim Munir, for a swift and measured retaliation. "At 9 a.m., Field Marshal Asim Munir informed me that India had requested a ceasefire. I said, Allah Almighty has granted us a glowing victory - we must now act wisely, not prolong the conflict." Sharif also turned attention to other global humanitarian crises, particularly in IIOJK and Gaza. "The valley of Kashmir is red with the blood of freedom fighters. Despite tyranny and brutality, they stand firm in their pursuit of freedom — a right enshrined in UN Security Council resolutions," he said, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering support. Addressing the tragedy in Gaza, PM Shehbaz condemned the ongoing atrocities: "Over 52,000 Palestinians — children, women, the elderly — have been martyred. Their blood stains the streets of Gaza. There is no modern precedent to this level of brutality." He called on the international community to awaken its conscience and echoed global praise for President Erdogan's vocal advocacy for the oppressed. "Let our voices rise - in the name of God — to demand a ceasefire and justice for the people of Gaza." Describing the trilateral meeting between Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan as "productive and inspiring," PM Shehbaz concluded his address with a call for regional unity and enduring friendship. "Our flags today flutter high — as emblems of unity, hope, and strength," he said, adding, "We will continue to stand with our brothers and sisters, whether in Karabakh, Kashmir, or Gaza. This is our shared commitment, our shared destiny."
India Gazette
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Developmental relations between India and Sierra Leone on rise": Sujan Chinoy
Lome [Togo], May 28 (ANI): India's former Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sujan Chinoy on Wednesday stated that the developmental ties and trade between India and Sierra Leone are on the rise. He further added that there is also scope to enhance the developmental ties between Sierra Leone and India because of the diversity of minerals in the former. 'Relations between India and Sierra Leone are very good. We have opened an embassy in Sierra Leone in 2020. But our diplomatic relations go back to 1961 when they achieved independence. Sierra Leone is a very important country, it's currently a non-permanent member of the UNSC. Our trade and other developmental ties are on the rise. We have about roughly 80-100 million US Dollars worth of bilateral trade...' Chinoy told ANI. 'But there is scope to enhance this because Sierra Leone is rich in minerals. We should encourage our mining countries also to take a fresh look at Sierra Leone. We also have a very large number of lines of credit worth roughly USD 250 Million that have been extended to Sierra Leone. We also have a very active ITEC program plus ICCR scholarships that are available to people from Sierra Leone for capacity building,' he further added. All-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Wednesday while en route to Sierra Leone halted in Lome for transit and held discussions on Pakistan-based terrorism and Operation Sindoor. Chinoy further stated that the all-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde managed to get high-level meetings and effectively conveyed the country's point of view on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. 'So far the all-party MPs delegation has covered the UAE as well as the Demoratic Republic of Congo. In both these places, the delegation headed by Shrikant Shinde has managed to get high level meetings and very effectively conveyed our point of view on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and the need for the international community to come together to fight this challenge,' he further added. BJD MP Sasmit Patra said that the delegation had a wonderful experience while commuting through Sierra Leone, further adding that the opportunity was used to engage and was a fruitful experience. 'It has been a very good experience. Presently, we are in Lome in Togo where we are transiting from Kinshasa, Congo, going onto Freetown of Sierra Leone. While we are transiting, we have had a tremendous opportunity to interact as well, get ourselves briefed, get ourselves ready. And even during transit, it has been a learning experience to exchange notes in terms of the upcoming leg, the third State that we are going to, especially Sierra Leone - considering that it has got a relevance in the UNSC. It is an OIC state, therefore it is a wonderful experience as we commute, as we transit, in these lounges we also use this opportunity to engage, interact and it has been a very fruitful experience,' Patra told ANI. (ANI)
Business Recorder
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan always desires peace in region; not to allow IWT violation: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan always wanted peace in the region and was willing to discuss all the bilateral issues with India at the negotiation table if India showed sincerity of purpose and cooperation. Addressing the second Trilateral Summit in Lachin city of Azerbaijan, the prime minister referred to the recent aggression of India and said that with Allah Almighty's infinite blessings and kindness, with the support of the people of Pakistan, and friendly countries, and a resolute response of the armed forces, they emerged victorious. In his speech, the prime minister further said that Pakistan wanted peace in the region and that required talks on the table to discuss the issues that needed urgent attention and an amicable solution, like the issue of Kashmir which should be resolved according to the UNSC resolutions and as per aspiration of the people of Kashmir. The prime minister said, unfortunately, India tried to weaponise the Indus Waters Treaty, which was a lifeline for the 240 million population of Pakistan that used the water for agriculture, drinking and other purposes. 'It is most unfortunate that India tried to threaten to stop the flow of water into Pakistan. This is not possible, this is never possible and will not be possible Insha'Allah. We are making proper arrangements to ensure that India never does it,' he emphatically maintained. Prime Minister said if India wanted to talk on countering terrorism with sincerity of purpose, Pakistan would be willing to talk to them on this issue as well. 'We are the biggest victim of terrorism around the globe and have lost 90,000 valuable lives and suffered 150 billion dollars' worth of economic losses over the last many decades. There can be no bigger manifestation of our commitment and intention to beat this menace for all times to come,' he added. If India showed serious and honest cooperation, he said Pakistan would be willing to discuss all the issues, including the promotion of trade with India, at the negotiation table. The prime minister also appreciated the role of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who he said led the armed forces of Pakistan to fight with great bravery and the highest level of professional acumen while the entire nation was standing behind them. The prime minister said that during the conflict with India, he found the Field Marshal as 'God-fearing, fearless, firm with iron resolve, patience and fortitude to face that aggression.' He reiterated that during the recent conflict, India failed to bring out any credible evidence against Pakistan and rejected their sincere offer for a neutral and transparent investigation into the so-called Pahalagam incident by any international body. The prime minister said that during their previous trilateral format, the three countries held very fruitful discussions on the issues of mutual interests and hoped that their session in Lachin city would take their cooperation to new heights, in consonance with the wishes and desires of the people of the three countries. He said that it would be no surprise to anyone that Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan were bound together with historical, cultural and spiritual ties spanning over centuries. This historic friendship was strengthened with the passage of time, and they stood together with each other, whether it was Nagorno-Karabakh, Northern Cyprus and Kashmir issues, he opined. The prime minister said that it was natural that their people were bound together with love and passion, supporting their common objectives. Their people had given them their support with the outpouring of love and affection. He also highlighted that today, the world faced numerous grave challenges, including armed conflicts, diseases, climate change and economic crises, and they had assembled there opting for compassion while rejecting conflicts. They were confident that the passion and wisdom would ultimately usher in peace and prosperity, he added. In today's unpredictable volatile world, Prime Minister Sharif said the political security, connectivity, alignments and emerging technology were shaping the new reality, and in such a situation, Pakistan was very fortunate to have sincere brothers like Turkiye and Azerbaijan who stood with them as impregnable rocks and whom they could trust without any second thoughts. They were always united in peace, justice and morality, he said, expressing his confidence that their time-tested relationship would not only prove beneficial to the well-being of their people but would also contribute to the peace and prosperity in the region and beyond. The prime minister further said that the trilateral format was of great importance and significance that had given them 'political ownership and impetus to move collectively in unison in all spheres of their common interests.' He also expressed his gratitude to the Turkish and Azerbaijani presidents for their firm stand and unwavering commitment to Pakistan during its conflict with India. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, in his remarks, said that the three countries were united based on their common and shared history, culture and religion. Turkiye and Pakistan extended moral support to them, for which they were thankful, he said and highlighted the significance of solidarity and unity for the development of their nations by tapping resources to achieve their shared goals. He said Azerbaijan wanted to advance its cooperation through joint ventures and envisaged a $2 billion investment in Pakistan's economy with specific development projects. President Aliyev further stressed upon cooperation over AI, space exploration, academic collaboration, cultural events and tourism links to enhance ties between their people. He said that tensions between Pakistan and India troubled them most, and they expressed solidarity with Pakistan, adding that dialogue and negotiations under the UN charter were a way to move forward. President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his speech, congratulated Azerbaijan on the Independence Day and said that the three brotherly countries were linked with mutual trust and confidence. Their ties were being strengthened, and they were striving to translate their trilateral relationship into strategic cooperation, he added. He hoped that the region would become the focus of peace, stability and prosperity. Referring to the recent visit of PM Shehbaz to Istanbul, President Erdogan said that they discussed the scope of the high-level strategic council and historic ties. He congratulated the prime minister for the prudent and wise approach during the conflict with India and said that the ceasefire had ended tensions between the two countries. He reiterated Turkiye's contribution towards securing a permanent peace. President Erdogan further underscored the different challenges faced by the world, ranging from security threats to economic meltdown and stressed upon joint projects and cooperation among the three countries in trade facilitation, investment promotion and digital transformation. Condemning the Israeli aggression, he called on the entire world to create pressure on Israel for a ceasefire and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian supply in Gaza.
Business Recorder
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan always desires peace in region; not to allow IWT violation
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan always wanted peace in the region and was willing to discuss all the bilateral issues with India at the negotiation table if India showed sincerity of purpose and cooperation. Addressing the second Trilateral Summit in Lachin city of Azerbaijan, the prime minister referred to the recent aggression of India and said that with Allah Almighty's infinite blessings and kindness, with the support of the people of Pakistan, and friendly countries, and a resolute response of the armed forces, they emerged victorious. In his speech, the prime minister further said that Pakistan wanted peace in the region and that required talks on the table to discuss the issues that needed urgent attention and an amicable solution, like the issue of Kashmir which should be resolved according to the UNSC resolutions and as per aspiration of the people of Kashmir. The prime minister said, unfortunately, India tried to weaponise the Indus Waters Treaty, which was a lifeline for the 240 million population of Pakistan that used the water for agriculture, drinking and other purposes. 'It is most unfortunate that India tried to threaten to stop the flow of water into Pakistan. This is not possible, this is never possible and will not be possible Insha'Allah. We are making proper arrangements to ensure that India never does it,' he emphatically maintained. Prime Minister said if India wanted to talk on countering terrorism with sincerity of purpose, Pakistan would be willing to talk to them on this issue as well. 'We are the biggest victim of terrorism around the globe and have lost 90,000 valuable lives and suffered 150 billion dollars' worth of economic losses over the last many decades. There can be no bigger manifestation of our commitment and intention to beat this menace for all times to come,' he added. If India showed serious and honest cooperation, he said Pakistan would be willing to discuss all the issues, including the promotion of trade with India, at the negotiation table. The prime minister also appreciated the role of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who he said led the armed forces of Pakistan to fight with great bravery and the highest level of professional acumen while the entire nation was standing behind them. The prime minister said that during the conflict with India, he found the Field Marshal as 'God-fearing, fearless, firm with iron resolve, patience and fortitude to face that aggression.' He reiterated that during the recent conflict, India failed to bring out any credible evidence against Pakistan and rejected their sincere offer for a neutral and transparent investigation into the so-called Pahalagam incident by any international body. The prime minister said that during their previous trilateral format, the three countries held very fruitful discussions on the issues of mutual interests and hoped that their session in Lachin city would take their cooperation to new heights, in consonance with the wishes and desires of the people of the three countries. He said that it would be no surprise to anyone that Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan were bound together with historical, cultural and spiritual ties spanning over centuries. This historic friendship was strengthened with the passage of time, and they stood together with each other, whether it was Nagorno-Karabakh, Northern Cyprus and Kashmir issues, he opined. The prime minister said that it was natural that their people were bound together with love and passion, supporting their common objectives. Their people had given them their support with outpouring of love and affection. He also highlighted that today, the world faced numerous grave challenges including armed conflicts, diseases, climate change and economic crises and they had assembled there opting for compassion while rejecting conflicts. They were confident that the passion and wisdom would ultimately usher into peace and prosperity, he added. In today's unpredictable volatile world, Prime Minister Sharif said the political security, connectivity, alignments and emerging technology were shaping the new reality, and in such a situation, Pakistan was very fortunate to have sincere brothers like Turkiye and Azerbaijan who stood with them as impregnable rocks and whom they could trust without any second thoughts. They were always united in peace, justice and morality, he said, expressing his confidence that their time tested relationship would not only prove beneficial to the well-being of their people but would also contribute to the peace and prosperity in the region and beyond. The prime minister further said that the trilateral format was of great importance and significance that had given them 'political ownership and impetus to move collectively in unison in all spheres of their common interests.' He also expressed his gratitude to the Turkish and Azerbaijani presidents for their firm stand and unwavering commitment to Pakistan during its conflict with India. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, in his remarks, said that the three countries were united on the basis of their common and shared history, culture and religion. Turkiye and Pakistan extended moral support to them, for which they were thankful, he said and highlighted the significance of solidarity and unity for the development of their nations by tapping resources to achieve their shared goals. He said Azerbaijan wanted to advance its cooperation through joint ventures and envisaged a $2 billion investment in Pakistan's economy with specific development projects. President Aliyev further stressed upon cooperation over AI, space exploration, academic collaboration, cultural events and tourism links to enhance ties between their people. He said that tensions between Pakistan and India troubled them most, and they expressed solidarity with Pakistan, adding that dialogue and negotiations under the UN charter were a way to move forward. President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his speech, congratulated Azerbaijan on the Independence Day and said that the three brotherly countries were linked with mutual trust and confidence. Their ties were being strengthened, and they were striving to translate their trilateral relationship into strategic cooperation, he added. He hoped that the region would become the focus of peace, stability and prosperity. Referring to the recent visit of PM Shehbaz to Istanbul, President Erdogan said that they discussed the scope of the high-level strategic council and historic ties. He congratulated the prime minister for the prudent and wise approach during the conflict with India and said that the ceasefire had ended tensions between the two countries. He reiterated Turkiye's contribution towards securing a permanent peace. President Erdogan further underscored the different challenges faced by the world, ranging from security threats to economic meltdown and stressed upon joint projects and cooperation among the three countries in trade facilitation, investment promotion and digital transformation. Condemning the Israeli aggression, he called on the entire world to create pressure on Israel for a ceasefire and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian supply in Gaza.
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Operation Sindoor Must Go Global: Indian Delegation In South Africa
Johannesburg: NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, who is leading an all-party delegation, while interacting with the Indian community in Johannesburg, said the terror attack in Pahalgam has deeply hurt every Indian around the world. While interacting with the Indian community in Johannesburg, Ms Sule said that Prime Minister Modi extended a hand of friendship to neighbouring countries in 2014 when he took oath as Prime Minister, but the recent attack has shown that peace efforts have not been respected. "When PM Modi took oath in 2014, he invited every neighbour to his oath ceremony to send a message that we wanted the subcontinent to be peaceful and happy and to grow together. But, unfortunately, with the Pahalgam incident, it has not happened. This incident has shaken every Indian everywhere in the world. I am happy South Africa has stood by India," Ms Sule added. Ms Sule stated that it's PM Modi's wish that Operation Sindoor must reach the global stage to show that India will not tolerate terrorism and will always stand for peace without sacrificing innocent lives. She said, "It was PM Modi's wish that Operation Sindoor shouldn't be limited only to India and Pakistan... Pahalgam is the most traumatic and painful experience that we all have been through... A lot of innocent people's lives have been destroyed. It was an attack on India's soul. Hence, the truth must be told to the world that we won't tolerate terrorism. India is a country that has never initiated a war ever; we stand by that. We want peace, but not at the cost of losing our hardworking, innocent souls..." Highlighting Pakistan's inaction following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, BJP MP Anurag Thakur, who is part of the same all-party delegation, stated that the Indian armed forces launched strong retaliatory strikes on nine terror sites. "When Pakistan didn't act for 15 days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, our armed forces did something tremendous. Nine terror sites were attacked, and even they (terrorists) said that - 10 from the family have gone; it would have been better if I had gone too... Pakistan is the only country in the world, with 52 entities and individuals named in the UNSC list, which are affiliated with terrorism; all have links with Pakistan," Ms Thakur said. He further added, "In Pahalgam, people were selected based on religion, and then killed in front of their kids and wives. TRF took responsibility for the attack. Pakistan is the country that spreads terrorism in India and the entire world..." In the same interaction, Congress MP Manish Tewari said terrorism is "pure evil" and must be rooted out globally. Mr Tewari said India is reaching out to the international community to build consensus against countries that use terrorism as a tool of state policy. "Terrorism has no religion, terrorism has no other manifestation. Terrorism is a pure evil which has to be exorcised from the body politic of this globe. And that is why, after this horrific attack in Pahalgam, where 26 of our citizens were executed in cold blood, we are reaching out to the global community to create a global consensus against those nations which use terror as an instrument of state policy." Mr Tewari stated. Mr Tewari emphasised India's commitment to a peaceful neighbourhood, saying, "India has always believed in a peaceful neighbourhood. We continue to believe in a peaceful neighbourhood, but we will not and cannot tolerate terrorism, which is being sponsored by Pakistan now going back 45 years." An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by Supriya Sule, MP, Lok Sabha, commenced the South Africa engagement on May 27, in Johannesburg, with a community interaction, to reiterate India's message against terrorism, as per the release. Indian delegation conveyed India's zero-tolerance policy towards cross-border terrorism. The delegation shared that Operation Sindoor, conducted by Indian in response, was calibrated, targeted and proportionate, demonstrating India's commitment to countering terrorism without escalating tensions. They emphasised the need to stop differentiating the terrorists and their backers and dismantle the cross-border terrorism infrastructure, developed and used against India for several decades. The members of the delegation are Members of Parliament Supriya Sule, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Vikramjeet Singh Sahney, Manish Tewari, Anurag Singh Thakur, Lavu Sri Krishna devarayalu, Anand Sharma, former Minister of Commerce & Industry, V Muraleedharan, Former Minister of State for External Affairs, and Syed Akbaruddin, Former Permanent. Representative of India to the UN. On Wednesda, the delegation will visit Cape Town for meetings in the South African Parliament and with South Africa's Ministers of Government.
