ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan is willing to engage in dialogue with India but will not act “desperate” for talks, emphasizing that any discussions must address terrorism, Kashmir, and the Indus Waters Treaty.
Speaking at a press briefing, Dar warned that India’s attempts to block Pakistan’s water share would be considered an act of war, stressing that the Indus Waters Treaty cannot be unilaterally altered. His remarks came after India suspended the treaty following an attack in Pahalgam (IIOJK), which it blamed on Pakistan.
Dar also referenced the 2019 military standoff, where Pakistan downed six Indian jets and a drone, countering India’s “surgical strike” claims. While a US-brokered ceasefire halted hostilities, tensions remain high, with Dar accusing India of election-driven rhetoric.
Pakistan has launched a global diplomatic offensive, with a delegation led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari presenting its stance in the US, UK, and UN.