Pakistan Warns India’s Actions Risk Escalating Conflict Between Nuclear-Armed States

Islamabad (Mudassar Iqbal) – Pakistan has strongly condemned India’s recent violations of its sovereignty and warned that New Delhi’s aggressive posturing is pushing the two nuclear-armed states dangerously close to major conflict. Since May 7, 2025, India has carried out a series of strikes against Pakistani territory, which Islamabad has labeled a serious threat to regional peace and stability.

In an official statement, Pakistan expressed deep concern over what it called a “flagrant violation” of the United Nations Charter, international law, and well-established norms governing inter-state relations. The Foreign Office warned that India’s actions and rhetoric reflect war hysteria and jingoism that the international community must take seriously.

“South Asia, home to over one-fifth of the world’s population, cannot afford such irresponsible and provocative actions,” the statement said, emphasizing that India’s behavior risks igniting a broader regional crisis.

Pakistan Rejects Indian Allegations Over Pahalgam Attack

Pakistan categorically rejected India’s attempts to link Islamabad to the Pahalgam Attack of April 22, 2025, calling such claims “baseless and politically motivated.” It reiterated that India has failed to provide any credible or verifiable evidence to substantiate its accusations.

Instead of cooperating with Pakistan’s proposal for an independent and transparent investigation by neutral parties, India opted for unilateral aggression. Pakistan also criticized India for building its narrative on unverified social media posts and acting unilaterally without international consent or due process.

Civilians, Religious Sites Targeted; Infrastructure Damaged

The Foreign Office stated that Indian strikes have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, and damage to critical infrastructure such as mosques and the Neelum–Jhelum Hydroelectric Project, which constitutes a breach of international conventions.

Pakistan reiterated that it reserves the right to take all necessary measures in self-defence, as guaranteed under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

India’s Double Standards on Terrorism and Cooperation

Pakistan reminded the international community of its repeated attempts to cooperate with India on cases like the Mumbai and Pathankot attacks, which remain stalled due to New Delhi’s lack of cooperation. Despite Islamabad’s requests, India has refused to provide access to key witnesses.

The statement also referenced Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, a serving officer of the Indian Navy, as “clear evidence” of India’s involvement in espionage and sabotage activities in Pakistan.

Moreover, Islamabad highlighted the Samjhota Express tragedy, in which over 40 Pakistani nationals were killed, and lamented the acquittal of those responsible—many of whom reportedly had links to India’s ruling establishment.

Pakistan Criticizes India’s Weaponization of Water

The Pakistani government condemned India’s move to unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it “illegal, unilateral, and a violation of international law.” It warned that this action poses serious threats to Pakistan’s agrarian economy and sets a dangerous precedent for international treaty obligations.

“The treaty remains legally binding. Pakistan has not refused talks and continues to engage diplomatically,” the statement asserted.

Undiplomatic Remarks and Historical Revisionism

Pakistan also criticized the Indian Foreign Secretary’s recent remarks about Pakistan’s history, calling them undiplomatic and beneath the dignity of his office. Islamabad reminded India that it was New Delhi that took the Kashmir dispute to the United Nations, and that it cannot now renege on those commitments.

“India remains a destabilizing force in South Asia, driven by hegemonic ambitions and a pattern of undermining regional cooperation,” the statement concluded.

Pakistan has called on the international community, including the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to hold India accountable for its actions and to work urgently to de-escalate the situation before it spirals further out of control.