The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has convened to address the growing tensions between Pakistan and India in the aftermath of a deadly attack in Indian Ilegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The April 22 assault in Pahalgam, which left 26 people dead, has become one of the deadliest incidents in the region in over two decades.
India, without presenting any evidence, has implied that the attackers had “cross-border linkages,” a claim Pakistan has strongly denied. Islamabad has instead called for a neutral and transparent investigation into the incident.
In response to the escalating standoff, Pakistan moved swiftly to activate diplomatic channels.
Acting on directives from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar called for an emergency UNSC meeting. The session began at 3 pm local time at the UN headquarters in New York.
According to a statement by the Foreign Office earlier today, Pakistan intends to brief the Security Council on India’s “aggressive actions, repeated provocations and inflammatory rhetoric,” which it says threaten regional and global peace.
The FO also highlighted India’s recent move to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it a violation of international obligations.
Pakistan has urged the UNSC to fulfill its mandate to maintain international peace and security by addressing these developments through appropriate measures. The meeting comes amid sustained international efforts to prevent further deterioration between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
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