Pakistan has announced plans to request an urgent UN Security Council meeting to address escalating tensions in South Asia, driven by what it describes as provocative actions by India. Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed Pakistan’s UN Permanent Representative to initiate immediate steps to convene the session, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The move comes amid growing concerns over regional stability, with Pakistan accusing India of aggressive behavior that threatens peace. The ministry highlighted India’s alleged attempts to undermine the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a longstanding agreement governing the shared use of the Indus river system. Pakistan claims India’s actions violate international norms and jeopardize the region’s security.
“Pakistan is committed to presenting a clear and factual account of India’s destabilizing actions to the international community,” the ministry stated. The planned UN briefing aims to shed light on how these developments risk further escalating tensions in an already volatile region.
In parallel, Pakistan’s leadership is set to hold a high-level national security briefing on Sunday, involving representatives from across the political spectrum. The session, to be led by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, will focus on the deteriorating security environment, particularly in light of recent events in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
Tensions between the two nations spiked following an April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. India has pointed fingers at Pakistan for the incident, an accusation Islamabad has categorically rejected. The ensuing war of words has seen India threaten retaliatory measures, while Pakistan has vowed to respond decisively to any aggression.
Pakistan’s diplomatic push at the UN and its internal security deliberations signal a concerted effort to rally domestic and international support amid the crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored that its actions are aimed at fostering dialogue and preventing further escalation in South Asia.
As the situation unfolds, the international community awaits the UN Security Council’s response to Pakistan’s call for a meeting, with hopes that diplomatic efforts can avert further deterioration in the region.
