Pakistan will welcome Malaysia's participation in Pahalgam incident probe: PM

PM, in call with his Malaysian counterpart, voiced concern over India's provocative behaviour after Pahalgam incident.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over rising tensions in South Asia, following the Pahalgam incident in India, during a telephone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Shehbaz firmly rejected India’s “baseless” attempt to link Pakistan to the incident, stressing that no evidence had been shared to support the allegations. “Pakistan reiterates its offer for an international, transparent, credible and neutral investigation,” he said, adding that Pakistan would welcome Malaysia’s participation in the inquiry.

He emphasised that Pakistan has consistently condemned terrorism in all forms and has played a critical role in global counterterrorism efforts. “India’s provocative actions are distracting Pakistan from addressing key security challenges along its western border,” he warned.

The PM said it was “unthinkable” for Pakistan to be involved in such an incident, particularly at a time when the country is recovering from an economic crisis and working towards stability.

Both leaders also discussed strengthening Pakistan-Malaysia ties, reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, investment, and cultural exchange. PM Shehbaz expressed hope to undertake an official visit to Malaysia later this year.

The conversation, Pakistani officials said, highlighted the enduring friendship and close coordination between the two countries, with both leaders agreeing to stay engaged on regional and international matters.