India baselessly links Pakistan to Pahalgam incident: PM.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Reaffirms Pakistan’s Responsible Stance Amid Pahalgam Crisis

Key Points:

1. Pakistan’s Responsible Response to Indian Provocations:

   • PM Shahbaz Sharif stated that despite India’s aggressive posturing after the Pahalgam incident in IIOJK, Pakistan has acted with restraint and responsibility.

   • India has failed to provide credible evidence linking Pakistan to the attack, instead resorting to baseless accusations.

2. Diplomatic Engagement with Türkiye:

   • During a meeting with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, PM Sharif expressed gratitude for President Erdogan’s support in calling for regional peace.

   • He highlighted the deep-rooted Pakistan-Türkiye brotherhood and Ankara’s backing amid rising tensions in South Asia.

3. Pakistan’s Stance on Terrorism & Call for Investigation:

   • Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, citing the country’s sacrifices (90,000 lives lost, $152B economic losses).

   • India’s accusations are a diversion tactic to undermine Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts.

   • Pakistan has proposed an impartial international investigation into the Pahalgam incident, but India has not responded.

   • If Türkiye participates in such an inquiry, Pakistan would welcome its involvement.

4. Focus on Economic Stability & Regional Peace:

   • The PM emphasized that Pakistan’s priority is economic recovery, which requires regional stability.

   • He warned that India’s destabilizing actions threaten peace in South Asia.

5. China’s Support for Pakistan’s Position:

   • Earlier, PM Sharif thanked Chinese Premier Li Qiang for endorsing a transparent international probe into the Pahalgam attack.

   • He appreciated China’s steadfast support amid escalating tensions.

6. Turkish Ambassador’s Reassurance:

   • Ambassador Neziroglu conveyed Ankara’s solidarity with Pakistan and urged dialogue and de-escalation to maintain peace.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s statements underscore Pakistan’s commitment to peace despite India’s provocations. By calling for an independent investigation and garnering international support (from Türkiye and China), Pakistan is positioning itself as a responsible actor. Meanwhile, India’s failure to provide evidence and refusal to cooperate with a probe further exposes its malicious propaganda. The global community must push for transparency and restraint to prevent further instability in South Asia.