ISLAMABAD: British Secretary of State David Lammy has called Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation in South Asia.
The Deputy Prime Minister briefed him on the regional situation due to India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks on multiple cities across Pakistan that resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Friday.
He added that Pakistan had demonstrated restraint in the face of these violations of international law and the UN Charter that threatened regional peace and security. “The Government of Pakistan remained firmly committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Ishaq Dar said.
Secretary David Lammy expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and conveyed his condolences on the tragic loss of civilian lives. He underscored the need for both sides to exercise restraint and de-escalate.
Pakistan has claimed that its armed forces shot down five Indian fighter jets, destroyed a brigade headquarters, and several military posts.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, received a telephone call from the UK Secretary of State, @FCDOGovUK, Rt. Hon. David Lammy @Davidlammy.
The DPM/FM briefed him on the regional situation due to India’s illegal and unprovoked attacks… pic.twitter.com/xEa2J62Aah
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) May 9, 2025
Pakistan’s armed forces also shot down and destroyed 77 Indian drones. According to security sources, 29 Indian drones were shot down till last evening, while another 48 drones have been destroyed since last night.
The escalation began following the April 22 attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, killing 26 people.
India, without investigation or presenting any evidence, implied “cross-border linkages” of the attackers. Pakistan has firmly rejected the claim and called for a neutral and transparent international probe.
