ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has established an operations room to monitor the situation and developments in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident between Pakistan and India.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar visited the Operations Room on Friday night, said a Foreign Office statement.
The Deputy Prime Minister interacted with the officers on duty and appreciated their vigilance and preparedness.
The operations room established at the Foreign Office would monitor all developments between the two countries and would keep top policymakers and spokesmen informed.
The operations room is working under the South Asia desk of the foreign ministry and would work round the clock till further orders.
Earlier, Pakistan took Saudi Arabia into confidence over developments related to the Pahalgam shooting incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
“Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar today received a call from the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the current status of bilateral relations,” Pakistani foreign office spokesman said.
At least 26 people were killed and 17 others injured when gunmen opened fire on visitors in the Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Tuesday.
A day after the incident India suspended a water-sharing treaty, announced the closure of the main land border crossing with Pakistan, downgraded diplomatic ties, and withdrew visas for Pakistanis.
In response, Islamabad on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Indian diplomats and military advisers, cancelling visas for Indian nationals – with the exception of Sikh pilgrims – and closing the main border crossing from its side.
Pakistan also warned any attempt by India to stop the supply of water from the Indus River would be an “act of war.”
