GENEVA: Pakistan has formally rejected India’s allegations concerning the recent Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing the claims at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday.
Pakistan’s representative, Muneeb Ahmed, exercised the country’s right to reply during the ongoing session of the UNHRC.
He dismissed the allegations made by India, emphasizing that no substantial evidence had been provided to substantiate the claim that Pakistan was involved in the attack. India, he pointed out, had prematurely accused Pakistan without completing its investigation.
Ahmed further criticized India for rejecting calls for an independent inquiry and continuing its military operations against civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. He stated that these actions are worsening the already fragile situation in the region.
“Even before India’s own investigative authorities had concluded their findings, they escalated the oppression of the people in Jammu and Kashmir. India continues to carry out unjustifiable military strikes, not only against civilians in Kashmir but also within Pakistan’s borders,” he said.
Pakistan’s representative emphasized that resolving the Kashmir issue was crucial for ensuring lasting peace in South Asia. “The dispute over Jammu and Kashmir remains unresolved and continues to pose a significant threat to regional peace. This issue can only be resolved through the exercise of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, as recognized by numerous UN Security Council resolutions,” Ahmed added.
Furthermore, he condemned India’s actions under the leadership of the current regime, urging India to abandon its pursuit of Hindutva policies and respect the rights of Kashmiris. “India must stop blaming Pakistan and Muslims and instead address the real issue—the rights of the Kashmiri people,” he asserted.
Pakistan called on India to act in accordance with international law and respect the sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir as an internationally recognized disputed territory. The statement concluded by reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to the Kashmir issue, stressing that this is essential for the long-term stability of the region.
