By Iftikhar Mashwani
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan is ready for dialogue with India but not desperate for it,said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar while addressing a press conference on Wednesday,in Islamabad.
He stressing the need for a comprehensive dialogue that includes terrorism and other core issues, such as the Indus Waters Treaty.
Dar said that any attempt by India to divert or block Pakistan’s water would amount to an act of war. He emphasized that the Indus Waters Treaty cannot be suspended or amended under international law.
DPM said that the ceasefire between the two countries is currently holding, but criticised Indian political leaders for escalating rhetoric ahead of their general elections. He remarked that India’s so-called “new normal” has collapsed, and the world has witnessed its claims of hegemony shattered during the recent conflict with Pakistan.
He revealed that Pakistan downed six Indian fighter jets and one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which drew significant global attention. He said Pakistan’s military response was appreciated internationally, but more notably, its diplomatic outreach earned recognition across the world — even drawing criticism from within India itself.
DPM also announced that Pakistan will assume the presidency of the United Nations Security Council next month. The discussions during Pakistan’s tenure will focus on the theme: Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes.
