Islamabad: The 11th meeting of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs convened today, with Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar in Chair. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Foreign Secretary, Ms. Amna Baloch, briefed the Committee on India's recent acts of aggression, Pakistan's resolute and measured response, and the diplomatic dimensions of the crisis.

The meeting was also attended by Committee members Mr. Danyal Chaudhary, Ms. Nuzhat Sadiq, Syed Mustafa Mehmood, Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar, Dr. Amjad Ali Khan, and Mr. Muhammad Atif.

The Foreign Minister provided a detailed account of developments following the Pehalgam attack on April 22, 2025. He condemned India's actions as a blatant violation of international law, bilateral agreements, and multilateral norms fueled by unfounded allegations and provocative rhetoric. Reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering commitment to peace and its resolute stance against terrorism in all its forms, he emphasised that Pakistan's response was a legitimate exercise of its inherent right to self-defence in response to India's aggression. Additionally, he underscored the sanctity of the Indus Water Treaty, stressing that it remains inviolable and cannot be unilaterally changed or held in abeyance.

The Chairperson and Committee members commended the people of Pakistan, the Government of Pakistan, the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all relevant stakeholders for their effective handling of the crisis. Ms. Khar emphasised that reckless violation of international law and the principles of the UN Charter can destabilise the region. She emphasised that India's aggression has brought the international community's attention to South Asia as a nuclear flash point and at the unresolved dispute of Jammu and Kashmir to be the root cause of hostilities between two nuclear armed neighbours. As a responsible nation Pakistan always called for dialogue and negotiations to eradicate risk of further escalation.

The Committee also denounced India's unlawful attempts to hold the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, calling for India to be held accountable in all relevant international and multilateral forums for its unilateral violations of established agreements. The Committee urged proactive measures to safeguard Pakistan's rightful share of water resources under existing legal frameworks.

The meeting ended with a commitment to uphold Pakistan's sovereignty, dignity, and principled position on the global stage.