Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has firmly conveyed to the international community that Pakistan will never initiate aggression, but will respond decisively if provoked by India. Speaking at the Regional Dialogue 2025 hosted by the Institute of Regional Studies in Islamabad, Dar highlighted the mounting regional challenges and emphasized the importance of collective peace and prosperity.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to peace, accusing India of repeatedly acting in ways that destabilize the region. Citing the Pahalgam incident, Dar labeled it a false flag operation intended to distract from India’s internal human rights abuses and freedom movements.
Dar condemned India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a violation of international law. He emphasized that India alone cannot terminate the treaty unilaterally. He also accused India of escalating tensions and pushing the region toward conflict, while Pakistan continues to show restraint and remains committed to regional stability.
Dar noted that Pakistan’s National Security Committee has already taken strong decisions in response to India’s provocations. He raised concerns over the rapid registration of a terrorism case just minutes after the Pahalgam attack, questioning the credibility of the incident.
He assured that Pakistan’s territory will never be used against any other state and that any threat will be countered with full national determination. The international community, he urged, must take serious note of the worsening situation.
On Kashmir, Dar reminded that the UN Security Council has passed resolutions affirming the right to self-determination for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He stressed that the issue cannot be ignored and must be resolved in line with these resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Key Points:
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Pakistan will not initiate aggression, but will respond with full force if attacked.
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The region is under serious strain, and peace must be a shared objective.
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Pahalgam incident is deemed a false flag operation by India.
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Human rights violations are ongoing in several Indian states.
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Indus Waters Treaty suspension by India violates international law.
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Pakistan’s National Security Committee has implemented key decisions in response to Indian actions.
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Pakistan remains committed to peace but will defend itself resolutely.
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Pakistan urges global attention to rising regional tensions.
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UN resolutions on Kashmir must be honored.
Dar’s address reflects Pakistan’s stance of defensive readiness coupled with diplomatic outreach. While reaffirming its commitment to peace and opposition to terrorism, Pakistan has drawn clear red lines: it will not be the aggressor, but any hostile action will be met with strength. The unresolved Kashmir dispute and India’s recent actions are central to the rising tensions, and Dar has called for urgent international intervention to prevent further escalation and uphold international law.
