Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Munir Akram, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York to discuss the evolving security situation in South Asia, with a particular focus on de-escalation efforts amid India’s increasingly provocative posture.
During the meeting, Ambassador Akram reiterated Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to peace and stability in the region. The discussion centered on the latest developments in South Asia, with both sides underscoring the urgent need to defuse tensions that threaten regional security.
Earlier, the Pakistani envoy had briefed ambassadors of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) group on India’s alarming trajectory, stating that New Delhi has adopted a politically motivated and dangerously irresponsible approach that poses a serious threat to peace in South Asia.
Tensions escalated following the April 22 incident in Pahalgam, where an attack on local tourists was used by India as a pretext for aggressive and unfounded allegations against Pakistan. In response, the Indian government announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, ordered Pakistani diplomatic staff to leave India by April 30, 2025, and revoked Pakistani visas—a series of measures widely viewed as escalatory and hostile.
Reacting to these provocations, Pakistan convened a meeting of the National Security Committee, which signaled a strong diplomatic and strategic response. The committee announced the suspension of all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Accord, and declared the closure of Pakistani airspace, border crossings, and trade routes with India.
In a reciprocal move, the National Security Committee also ordered a reduction in the Indian High Commission’s staff to a maximum of 30 officials. Furthermore, India’s military attachés and advisors were declared persona non grata and instructed to leave the country. Except for Sikh pilgrims, visas for all Indian nationals were cancelled, with a directive to exit Pakistan within 48 hours.
Pakistan continues to raise the issue of Indian aggression on diplomatic fronts, emphasizing its commitment to peace while asserting its sovereign right to respond firmly to any threats to national security.
