ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken Saudi Arabia into confidence over developments related to the Pahalgam shooting incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
“Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today received a call from the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the current status of bilateral relations,” Pakistani foreign office spokesman said.
They also discussed the regional developments. Dar briefed Prince Faisal on decisions taken by Pakistan’s National Security Committee in the wake of unilateral measures announced by India. He rejected India’s baseless allegations and cautioned against further escalatory moves.
The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to respond firmly to any aggression. Both leaders agreed to continue consultations and coordination on the evolving regional situation.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain close diplomatic and economic ties. Riyadh has traditionally played a mediating role in South Asian tensions and has also been a key supporter of Pakistan in multilateral forums.
This diplomatic engagement follows a series of regional consultations by Islamabad aimed at strengthening alliances and ensuring support from key partners amid growing geopolitical strain in South Asia.
At least 26 people were killed and 17 others injured when gunmen opened fire on visitors in the Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Tuesday.
A day after the incident India suspended a water-sharing treaty, announced the closure of the main land border crossing with Pakistan, downgraded diplomatic ties, and withdrew visas for Pakistanis.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today received a call from the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the current status of bilateral… pic.twitter.com/0raIAQJa9U
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 25, 2025
In response, Islamabad on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelling visas for Indian nationals – with the exception of Sikh pilgrims – and closing the main border crossing from its side.
Pakistan also warned any attempt by India to stop the supply of water from the Indus River would be an “act of war.”
Meanwhile, the Senate of Pakistan has unanimously passed a resolution emphatically stating that any misadventure by India will be met with a firm, swift and decisive response.
Foreign Office Spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan addressing a weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Friday said that Pakistan will take all appropriate steps to preserve the sanctity and smooth implementation of the Indus Water Treaty.
