Pakistan Takes Strong Stance Against India's Actions Following Pahalgam Attack

Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting to address the country's national security and regional situation in light of the recent Pahalgam attack in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The committee expressed concern over the loss of tourists' lives and criticized India's measures announced on April 23, 2025, labeling them as unilateral and devoid of legal merit. Pakistan reiterated its support for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination and condemned Indian state oppression. The committee also condemned terrorism in all its forms and rejected attempts to link the Pahalgam attack to Pakistan.

Key Takeaways:

• The National Security Committee (NSC) expressed concern over the loss of tourists' lives in the Pahalgam attack and criticized India's measures announced on April 23, 2025, as unilateral and devoid of legal merit.
• Pakistan continues to support the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination and condemns Indian state oppression, with a focus on the forced passage of the Waqf Bill.
• The committee emphasized Pakistan's role as a frontline state against terrorism, citing significant losses suffered by the country.
• Pakistan condemned terrorism in all its forms and rejected attempts to link the Pahalgam attack to Pakistan, urging India to take responsibility for security failures.
• The committee expressed concerns over Indian state-sponsored extraterritorial actions and called on the international community to be aware of these actions.
• Pakistan resolved to pursue justice against those responsible for any threats to its sovereignty and announced plans to defend its sovereignty and integrity against any threats.
• India's actions were seen as vindicating the Two-Nation Theory and the apprehensions of Quaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, while Pakistan emphasized its commitment to peace and defense of sovereignty.

Statistics:

• Pakistan has sustained significant losses as a frontline state against terrorism.
• India's measures announced on April 23, 2025, were labeled as unilateral and devoid of legal merit by the National Security Committee.
• Pakistan will suspend all trade with India, including through third countries, until further notice.
• Indian Defence, Naval, and Air Advisors in Islamabad are required to leave by April 30, 2025.

Sources:

• Pakistan Press International