Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed that Pakistan, as a nuclear state and member of the Muslim Ummah, will not allow any violation of its sovereignty and will fulfill its responsibilities to safeguard regional peace.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar strongly condemned Israel’s strikes on Qatar, following similar attacks on Lebanon and Syria. He stressed that there is “no justification for targeting a sovereign country,” highlighting Pakistan’s ties with Qatar and urging Muslim nations to move beyond verbal condemnations by adopting a collective roadmap against Israeli aggression.
“The eyes of the whole world are on this meeting. The Muslim Ummah is expecting this from us,” he said, calling for urgent action to secure a Gaza ceasefire amid worsening humanitarian conditions.
Call for Unity
Dar revealed that Arab states have discussed forming a joint security force focused on peace and stability rather than aggression. He warned that Israel’s actions show it is “not serious about peace,” and stressed that meaningful negotiations require firm intent.
Criticism of UNSC
The deputy PM criticized the United Nations Security Council for failing to resolve disputes like Kashmir and Palestine, urging reforms to make the body more effective. He noted that both Israel and India openly flout UNSC resolutions, fueling regional instability.
Dar underlined Pakistan’s military strength, warning that “the axis of future wars will be water.” He said any Indian attempt to halt flows under the Indus Waters Treaty would be treated as a “declaration of war.”
Relations with India
On ties with New Delhi, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s readiness for dialogue on all issues, including Kashmir, while rejecting India’s “baseless allegations” against Islamabad. He emphasized Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and acknowledged America’s positive role in past Indo-Pak conflicts.
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