In another overrun of Fred, Pakistan on Tuesday again extended Olive Branch to the Arch-Rival India and has offered composite dialogue with New Delhi to face unique problems between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The latest offer was expanded by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. By tackling a news conference in New York, he said the dialogue would not be limited to terrorism and emphasized that Pakistan has been one of the greatest victims of terrorism.
Dar also noted that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recognized Pakistan’s victims of the war on terrorism during a recent meeting.
Deputy Prime Minister further elaborated that during the bilateral meeting with Rubio, the long -standing Jammu and Kashmir was also discussed.
He emphasized that permanent peace in the region is not possible without a resolution of the Kashmir question, remembering that US President Donald Trump had raised the case several times.
When he talks about the Indus Waters Treaty, Foreign Minister Islamabad’s attitude is clear: The treaty is binding and no single party can unilaterally end or change it. He repeated earlier warnings from the country’s leadership that any attempt to divert or block Pakistan’s share of water would be unacceptable.
In response to another question, Dar said Pakistan has no plans to recognize Israel. He called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.
He also confirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the creation of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state with al-QD’s al-Sharif as its capital.
Dar described his visit to the United States as successful and noted that Pakistan raised his vote for reforms in the United Nations Security Council and emphasized that the organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) should be given proper representation in the global body.
The recent conflict between Pakistan and India marked a greater military escalation between the two nuclear power.
The tension between Pakistan and India rose after the Pahagam attack on April 22 in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 tourists.
New Delhi immediately accused Islamabad without providing evidence. It also took a number of major diplomatic measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan.
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Islamabad denied the claims and offered an impartial probe in the incident.
The night of May 7, the Indian Air Force launched an unprovoked attack on civilian targets in Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force (PAF) immediately reciprocated and shot down at least six IAF jet, including three French-built Rafales.
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Escalation further, on the night of 9th -10. May, India launched another round of strikes against Pakistan, but this time targeted military places and airbases.
In contrast, Pakistan Operation launched Bunyanum Marsoos, which struck back on Indian military installations, including missile storage sites, airbases and other strategic goals. The early morning attacks came as a shock to the Indian military leadership who had underestimated Pakistan’s response to their unprovoked attack.
When the conflict was spiraling, US President Donald Trump announced on May 10 that a ceasefire had reached after an intense diplomatic effort overnight. The two sides gradually reduced troop numbers from the international border in the following weeks.
A tense tranquility is prevalent between the two countries where India continues to issue locating statements.
