ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi and briefed him on the escalation of tension with India.
Deputy Prime Minister apprised the Omani Foreign Minister on India’s inflammatory propaganda, illegal unilateral actions, and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty – a clear violation of international law, said a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.
It said the Foreign Minister of Oman underscored the importance of de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to address issues.
Ishaq Dar appreciated Oman’s efforts for Iran and US talks and conveyed best wishes for their success.
India running terror network in Pakistan
Pakistan military’s spokesman, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, on Tuesday, presented irrefutable evidence revealing India’s involvement in undertaking cross-border terrorism inside Pakistan.
He revealed that a full-fledged Indian terror network has been uncovered within Pakistan. “India, as a state, is engaged in terrorism,” he asserted.
The DG ISPR said that seven days had passed since the Pahalgam incident, but so far, India had not provided a “shred of evidence” for its “baseless allegations” against Pakistan.
He dismissed India’s accusations of terrorism against Pakistan as baseless and countered that New Delhi is, in fact, operating terrorist networks inside Pakistan.
Pahalgam crisis
Tensions escalated between Pakistan and India after gunmen attacked local tourists in the Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on 22 April, killing 26 people and injuring 17.
India swiftly blamed Pakistan for the attack without presenting any credible evidence. Pakistan condemned the attack and strongly rejected the Indian government’s baseless accusations.
A day after the Pahalgam incident on 23 April, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security approved measures including the closure of the Wagah-Attari border crossing and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
In response, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) met on 24 April and warned that any attempt by India to block water flows into Pakistan would be considered an act of war.
The Pakistan Foreign Office on Friday said India was in no position to make a unilateral decision on the Indus Waters Treaty which is of critical importance for Pakistan’s water security and economy.
Foreign Office Spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad, said the unlawful, unilateral, and irresponsible Indian announcement threatens the very foundations of the entire edifice of interstate cooperation and smooth implementation of the treaties.
Pakistan’s National Security Committee also announced to closure of the Wagah border crossing with India.
On April 25, the Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution, rejecting India’s allegations as baseless and politically motivated.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi @badralbusaidi.
DPM briefed him on the current regional situation,… pic.twitter.com/l4xjyHMklk
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 30, 2025
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Islamabad was open to any “neutral and transparent” investigation into the Pahalgam attack. However, New Delhi has yet to respond to Pakistan’s offer.
“The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this perpetual blame game, which must come to a grinding halt,” PM Shehbaz said.
Pakistan has consistently maintained that it has no interest in escalating conflict but would defend itself if attacked.
Earlier on Monday, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that the country was fully prepared to respond with “full force” if India initiated any military action.
Speaking to a private television channel, Asif said, “We want India’s lies on this issue to be exposed,” Asif said, adding that Pakistan had no desire for confrontation but would not hesitate to protect its sovereignty.
