Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and regional stability by calling for a “composite dialogue” with India to address all outstanding disputes, including the Kashmir issue. The call came as the Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution condemning India for unprovoked aggression and attacks on innocent civilians.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar informed the Senate that Pakistan had extended the ceasefire with India until May 18 through military-to-military channels, while emphasizing that peace could only be sustained through political dialogue. “We have told the world that we are ready for dialogue,” he said.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s rejection of India’s unilateral revocation of Kashmir’s special status in 2019 and warned that any attempt to obstruct Pakistan’s water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty would be considered an act of war. “There is no clause that allows the treaty to be suspended or terminated unilaterally,” he emphasized, criticizing India for using the Pahalgam incident as a pretext to undermine the treaty.
The Senate resolution strongly denounced Indian attacks on civilians—including women, children, and places of worship—and praised the brave response of Pakistan’s armed forces. It called on the international community to intervene for a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and highlighted Pakistan’s rightful share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty as vital for regional peace and development.
Opposition and government leaders alike united in condemning India’s actions. Senator Sherry Rehman stated that Pakistan had displayed “clear dominance in tactical fields” and proved itself a responsible nuclear power. “Pakistan is no longer diplomatically irrelevant—we’ve proven our strategic and diplomatic strength,” she said.
Foreign Minister Dar concluded by assuring the Senate that Pakistan would continue to stand firm in the face of aggression while pursuing peace with dignity and honor.
