Islamabad: In response to recent remarks by India’s Minister for External Affairs, Pakistan has reaffirmed that the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people is crucial for achieving lasting peace in South Asia.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, dismissed the narrative that the Kashmir issue could be resolved unilaterally. She emphasized that such claims are misleading and ignore the actual conditions in the region. Baloch reiterated that the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir is recognized internationally and any resolution must align with UNSC resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri populace.
The spokesperson further criticized India’s unilateral actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir as ineffective in altering the established reality. She stressed that while Pakistan is committed to diplomacy and dialogue, it will firmly counter any aggressive actions. Baloch urged India to cease its provocative rhetoric and unfounded statements regarding the region and to engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at a fair, peaceful, and permanent resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.