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The Pakistani PM said that despite India’s provocative actions, Islamabad’s response was responsible and measured,
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif | REUTERS Image
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday claimed that India had failed to provide any concrete evidence and accused New Delhi of “falsely” attempting to link Islamabad to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
The Pakistan-based Lashkar terrorists claimed responsibility for the attack on tourists in the scenic Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22. Following the incident, India announced a series of punitive measures against Islamabad.
The Pakistani PM said that despite India’s provocative actions, Islamabad’s response was responsible and measured, ARY News reported, citing PMO Media Department.
Sharif further condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye Dr Irfan Neziroglu.
Sharif Calls For Neutral Probe
Echoing the voice of other Pakistani leaders, Sharif too demanded New Delhi to accept Islamabad’s offer of conducting a neutral probe into the Pahalgam terror incident.
“India had yet to respond to Pakistan’s offer to have a credible, transparent and neutral international investigation to ascertain the facts behind the Pahalgam incident,” he said.
Pakistan would cooperate with such a probe and would welcome it if Turkiye joined, he added.
Meanwhile, well-placed sources told CNN-News18 that during the last instance when India agreed to a similar probe, Pakistan neither submitted a final report nor issued any formal communication. The statement signals that India may be reluctant to agree to a probe into the Pahalgam incident.
The prime minister further highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, citing 90,000 casualties and economic losses exceeding USD 152 billion over the years.
He added that India’s actions risk diverting Pakistan’s focus from its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India announced a raft of measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
New Delhi also announced the shutting down of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, the suspension of visas for Pakistani nationals and the scaling down of top officials at the High Commission.
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Islamabad, Pakistan
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