Dawood Ahmed:
ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan has unanimously passed a strongly worded resolution condemning India’s recent acts of aggression and reaffirming that the country will not compromise on its sovereignty—declaring water as the “red line” for 240 million Pakistanis.
The resolution, presented by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, rejected India’s baseless allegations linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where tourists lost their lives in a terror attack. The resolution denounced all forms of terrorism and termed India’s attempt to blame Pakistan as “highly irresponsible and provocative.”
Briefing the Senate on the decisions taken in the emergency National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, Ishaq Dar said that India’s actions, including its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, were unacceptable. “Water is the lifeline for 240 million Pakistanis. Any unilateral move to violate the treaty will be seen as an act of hostility,” Dar stated, warning that future wars could be fought over water.
In response to India closing the Attari border, Pakistan has immediately sealed the Wagah border. Additionally, under the SAARC visa regime, all Indian citizens currently in Pakistan have been directed to leave the country within 48 hours, with the exception of Sikh pilgrims who have been granted special exemptions.
During the session, chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani, the House unanimously agreed to postpone the question hour to focus on national security issues. Lawmakers emphasized the need to hold India accountable for its cross-border activities and urged the international community to take notice of its aggressive posture.
“Pakistan reserves the right to respond decisively to any form of aggression,” the resolution concluded, reinforcing that the country’s security, water rights, and dignity are non-negotiable.
