ISLAMABAD: British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has emphasised the importance of de-escalating the situation between Pakistan and India through dialogue and peaceful resolution of issues.
The British foreign secretary said this while talking to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on the phone on Sunday.
The Deputy Prime Minister briefed him on the current regional situation, sharing India’s false accusations, baseless propaganda, and unilateral measures, including the illegal decision to put IWT in abeyance—a clear violation of India’s international obligations.
Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering resolve to defend its national interests while continuing to promote peace and stability in the region.
Appreciating David Lammy’s efforts Deputy Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to participate in an independent and transparent investigation to ascertain the facts.
Both leaders agreed to maintain active contact regarding the evolving situation.
Escalating tensions
These diplomatic engagements come amid a series of consultations launched by Islamabad to reinforce alliances and ensure international backing amid escalating geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
The regional situation deteriorated sharply after gunmen opened fire on visitors in the Pahalgam area of Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring 17 others.
On Wednesday, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the main land border crossing with Pakistan, downgraded diplomatic relations, and cancelled visas issued to Pakistani nationals.
In response, Pakistan on Thursday expelled Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelled visas for Indian citizens—except for Sikh pilgrims—and closed its side of the main land border crossing.
Islamabad also warned that any attempt by India to stop or divert the Indus River waters would be considered an “act of war”.
On Saturday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was open to any “neutral and transparent” investigation into the Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
