ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye and Egypt on Saturday, briefing them on Pakistan’s response to India’s baseless allegations, unilateral measures, and false propaganda.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding national interests, promoting regional peace, and further strengthening bilateral ties with both countries.
Talking to his Turkish counterpart, he appreciated the historic, deep-rooted, and brotherly ties between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan @hakanfidan.
DPM/FM briefed @HakanFidan on the decisions taken by Pakistan’s National Security Committee in… pic.twitter.com/moN0pQt9aY
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 26, 2025
He thanked Türkiye for its consistent support to Pakistan at all fora. The two leaders agreed to continue consultations and close coordination in view of the evolving regional situation.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
Discussing recent regional developments, DPM/FM firmly rejected India’s baseless… pic.twitter.com/vrnyMvcj0X
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 26, 2025
Meanwhile, he discussed recent regional developments with the Foreign Minister of Arab Republic of Egypt, condemning unilateral actions, and false propaganda of India against Pakistan.
Escalating tensions
These diplomatic engagements come amid a series of consultations launched by Islamabad to reinforce alliances and ensure international backing amid escalating geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
The regional situation deteriorated sharply after gunmen opened fire on visitors in the Pahalgam area of IIOJK on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people and injuring 17 others.
On Wednesday, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the main land border crossing with Pakistan, downgraded diplomatic relations, and cancelled visas issued to Pakistani nationals.
In response, Pakistan on Thursday expelled Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelled visas for Indian citizens—except for Sikh pilgrims—and closed its side of the main land border crossing.
Islamabad also warned that any attempt by India to stop or divert the Indus River waters would be considered an “act of war”.
Earlier today, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to defend its national interests while addressing the passing-out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime Minister said the nation stood united behind the armed forces in safeguarding every inch of the homeland.
He declared that while Pakistan desired peace, this must not be mistaken for weakness, and any attempt to disrupt Pakistan’s water supply under the Indus Waters Treaty would be met with “full force and might.”
“Water is our lifeline and a vital national interest. Its availability will be safeguarded at all costs and under all circumstances,” he said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also underscored Pakistan’s long-standing commitment to fighting terrorism, noting the heavy toll of over 90,000 casualties and economic losses exceeding 600 billion dollars.
He criticised India for exploiting tragic incidents to level baseless allegations without credible investigations, describing the recent Pahalgam attack as another instance of India’s “perpetual blame game”.
Pakistan, he added, remained open to participating in any neutral, transparent, and credible investigation into the incident.
Reiterating Pakistan’s principled stance on Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister said the dispute remains unresolved despite being recognised internationally and endorsed by United Nations resolutions.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, vowing that their struggle and sacrifices would not be in vain.
