FinMin reiterates Pakistan’s defense commitment

May 07, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and responding firmly to any aggression from India.

This resolve was reiterated by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb during his meeting with Mr. Hamish Falconer, UK Minister of State for South Asia, in London today.

During the meeting, the Finance Minister briefed Minister Falconer on India’s unprovoked and blatant attacks on civilian population in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir last night, which had resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians and injuring 46 including women and children.

The Finance Minister recalled that Pakistan had made multiple offers to India to join an impartial and independent investigation into the Pahalgam incident, including through the UK’s good offices.

However, India had rebuffed Pakistan’s offer and committed wanton aggression against Pakistan, according to the press release issued today.

The Minister called on the international community to condemn India’s actions and underscored the importance of a just solution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for lasting peace and stability in South Asia.

Minister Falconer expressed his condolences over the loss of civilian lives in the Indian attacks and hoped that tensions in South Asia would be defused through dialogue and engagement.

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