Pakistan scored a significant diplomatic success as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) convened a closed-door emergency session on Monday to discuss escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. The meeting was held at Pakistan’s request, with all 15 UNSC members, including the five permanent members, in attendance.
The session, led by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and presented by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, focused on India’s recent provocative actions and inflammatory rhetoric, which Islamabad warned are jeopardizing regional peace and stability.
During the briefing, Pakistan highlighted India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and raised concerns over recent developments in Kashmir, urging the UNSC to take immediate notice of the growing threats to regional security.
Pakistan also rejected Indian allegations linking it to the recent Pahalgam attack, reiterating its willingness to cooperate in an independent and transparent international investigation.
The ambassador emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing position that the Kashmir dispute remains the core issue between the two nations and must be resolved in line with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
He further added that Pakistan remains committed to regional peace but reserves the right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan’s call for UNSC involvement reflects growing concerns in Islamabad over India’s recent military posture, strained diplomatic ties, and what it sees as deliberate attempts to destabilize the region.
