UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called upon the UN Disarmament Commission to address the volatile security environment in South Asia, citing India’s aggressive military policies and large-scale arms acquisitions as key factors contributing to the instability.
Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, emphasized the need for the international community to recognize and respond to the escalating tensions in the region. He highlighted India’s status as the world’s largest arms importer and its adoption of war-fighting doctrines, such as ‘Cold Start’, which envision a surprise attack on Pakistan.
Akram underscored the challenges posed by the longstanding dispute over Jammu and Kashmir, the deployment of major destabilizing weapons, and the sponsorship of terrorism against Pakistan. He warned that without decisive action, the volatile situation in South Asia could lead to a regional and global catastrophe.
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to achieving security with the lowest possible level of armaments and proposed the creation of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in South Asia. However, Akram noted that unilateral actions by certain states had undermined these efforts.
Despite the challenges, Pakistan remains open to dialogue and has proposed a ‘Strategic Restraint Regime’ aimed at limiting nuclear, missile, and conventional capabilities while seeking to resolve outstanding disputes, particularly the Kashmir issue.
Akram emphasized the crucial role of the Disarmament Commission in promoting global and regional security, urging its members to work towards meaningful solutions in the face of the current global security challenges.
