Senate rejects India’s attempt to blame Pakistan for Pahalgam attack.

Pakistan’s Senate Resolution on Pahalgam Attack: Key Points and Analysis

1. Condemnation of India’s Allegations

• The Pakistani Senate unanimously passed a resolution rejecting India’s attempts to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22, 2025), which killed 26 tourists (mostly Indian Hindus and one Nepalese national) and injured 17 others .

• The resolution called India’s accusations “frivolous and baseless”, accusing New Delhi of exploiting terrorism for political gains .

• Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) had earlier dismissed India’s claims as a “reflexive blame game” .

2. Strong Defense Posture

• The resolution emphasized Pakistan’s military readiness, warning that any Indian “misadventure” (including water terrorism or military aggression) would be met with a “firm, swift, and decisive response” .

• Deputy PM Ishaq Dar stated:

  • “Our armed forces are fully ready… If anyone tries hostility, we will answer as we have in the past.”

  • Referenced Pakistan’s retaliation after India’s 2019 Balakot airstrike .

3. Indus Waters Treaty Suspension = “Act of War”

• The Senate condemned India’s suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a blatant violation and an “act of war” .

• Senator Sherry Rehman accused India of “water terrorism”, warning:

  • “We did not militarize this region; you did. We are a nuclear nation—do not test us.”

  • Referenced Wing Commander Abhinandan’s capture (2019) in a sarcastic remark: “We served you tea then; we can do it again.”

4. Diplomatic and Economic Fallout

• India’s retaliatory measures included:

  • Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (threatening Pakistan’s water supply) .

  • Closing the Wagah border (only land crossing) .

  • Downgrading diplomatic ties (expelling military attachés) .

• Pakistan’s countermeasures:

  • Closed airspace to Indian flights .

  • Suspended trade (including transit routes to Afghanistan) .

  • Threatened to revoke the Simla Agreement (1972 peace deal) .

5. Kashmir Conflict & Nuclear Risks

• The resolution reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Kashmiri self-determination .

• UN urged restraint, warning of nuclear escalation risks .

• Cross-border skirmishes were reported along the Line of Control (LoC) after the attack .

Conclusion: Escalating Tensions with No Easy Resolution

The Pahalgam attack has deepened the India-Pakistan crisis, with both sides adopting hardline stances. Pakistan’s Senate resolution signals:

1. Rejection of blame for the attack.

2. Readiness for military confrontation if provoked.

3. Diplomatic isolation of India over Kashmir and water disputes.

With no direct dialogue and economic/travel ties severed, the risk of military clashes remains high. The UN’s call for de-escalation may be the only immediate hope to prevent a full-blown conflict .