Violation of UN convention through alteration of J&K stance, claims FO
Pakistan is actively engaged in several regional issues, as evidenced by recent developments.
Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project
There is renewed hope that the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project will come to fruition, with technical teams from both sides currently in discussions.
Afghanistan
The dates for the visit of the Afghan Foreign Minister to Islamabad are being finalised. Moreover, Pakistan has upgraded the Afghan Capital Development Authority (CDA) to an ambassadorial rank, elevating bilateral relations between the two countries to the ambassadorial level. The Afghan ambassador in Pakistan now enjoys the protocol due to an ambassador.
Kashmir
Pakistan continues to assert that Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory, illegally occupied by India. Pakistan views India's 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special constitutional status and subsequent division of the region into two Union Territories as an illegal move that undermines the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination. Pakistan calls for international pressure on India to peacefully and expeditiously resolve the Kashmir dispute, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Pakistan have urged the international community to intervene, condemning India's constitutional changes and seeking global intervention to reverse or contest these actions. Pakistan links renewed military tensions to India's policies in Kashmir.
Israel
In response to questions about developments and bilateral relations between Israel and India, the spokesperson remained silent, not commenting on the matter. The spokesperson also does not recognise Israel and does not allow its citizens to travel to that country.
Terrorism
Pakistan has shared evidence of India's involvement in fanning terrorism within its borders with friendly countries. Simultaneously, Pakistan is highlighting the issue of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan to the Afghan government.
Miscellaneous
There is one recorded instance of a Pakistani politician meeting with a key Israeli official in Turkey. The spokesperson did not clarify how an invitation by the Foreign Office could have been a "mistake". Pakistan successfully defended its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Indian aggression.
Invitations have been sent to political and religious leaders in Pakistan for an August 4 function in Islamabad, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding the expected visit of the Afghan foreign minister. Pakistan believes that any further steps by India in this regard will constitute a breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention and international law. Pakistan has also made an official statement regarding the Indian reports about changes to the status of Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
- Despite being occupied by India, Pakistan continues to assert Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory, calling for international pressure to peacefully resolve it according to UN Security Council resolutions and Kashmiri people's right to self-determination.
- In light of recent regional issues, Pakistan is actively engaged, as evidenced by its moves to elevate bilateral relations with Afghanistan, upgrading the Afghan Capital Development Authority to an ambassadorial rank.
- The ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India over Kashmir are linking war and conflicts, with both countries urging international intervention, such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
- Simultaneously, Pakistan has shared evidence of India's involvement in terrorism within Pakistani borders with friendly countries.
- On the world stage, Pakistan's political stance on Israel remains unchanged, with the spokesperson not recognizing Israel or allowing its citizens to travel to that country.
- The Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Project, a potential regional cooperation initiative, has been revitalized with technical teams from both sides currently in discussions.
