Issuance of Military-Level Ceasefire with India, But Indian Political Leadership Cannot Tolerate It: Ishaq Dar

Kuala Lumpur: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that while a military-level ceasefire with India is ongoing, it is proving difficult for India’s political leadership to accept.
Addressing a gathering in Kuala Lumpur, Ishaq Dar, who is also the Foreign Minister, sharply criticized India. He confirmed that the military ceasefire between Pakistan and India remains fully effective, but India’s political leadership is unable to come to terms with this reality.
Ishaq Dar also outlined Pakistan’s recent economic successes, stating that despite challenging conditions, Pakistan has successfully taken off, and its next goal is to join the G20, the group of the world’s largest economies.
He expressed regret over India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it an irresponsible and provocative move. However, he emphasized that India neither has the ability to stop Pakistan’s water nor the capacity to alter the natural flow of rivers.
The Foreign Minister further explained that in response to India’s actions, Pakistan had effectively closed its airspace to Indian airlines, and now, globally, India is facing increasing isolation.
He pointed out that the National Security Committee of Pakistan had unanimously decided to respond effectively to India. Following this decision, the Pakistan Air Force destroyed six Indian fighter jets, including four advanced Rafale aircraft. Ishaq Dar also highlighted that India had deliberately dropped two missiles on its own population in Sukhobadi, but the international community had rejected India’s stance.
He shared an instance when, at around 8:15 AM, the U.S. Secretary of State called to inform Pakistan that India sought a ceasefire. Dar emphasized that India, which initiated the war, was also the one requesting its termination.
The Deputy Prime Minister stated that both countries’ armed forces have now altered their defensive positions, with Pakistan’s missile program strengthening the country’s defense.
Regarding Afghanistan, Ishaq Dar criticized policies like “having tea in Kabul” and opening borders for terrorists, which, he claimed, caused irreparable damage to Pakistan.