Govt Pledges to Defend Sovereignty Amid Rising Tensions

Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a telephone call from the British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy today. The Deputy Prime Minister briefed him on the regional situation due to India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar emphasized that Pakistan has demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. He reiterated that the Government of Pakistan remains firmly committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

During the conversation, the British Foreign Secretary expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives. He underscored the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate.