Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) held an emergency meeting on April 24, 2025, in response to what it described as India’s “provocative measures” following the Pahalgam incident of April 22, 2025.
According to the official statement, participants reviewed the national security environment and broader regional situation in detail. The committee termed India’s actions on April 23, 2025, as “unjust, unilateral, and lacking legal justification.”
The NSC reaffirmed Pakistan’s consistent and principled support for the right to self-determination of the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. It stated that public reaction in the region is the result of alleged human rights violations and “brutality” in Kashmir.
The committee said India should take responsibility for its failure to ensure the safety of its own citizens. It reiterated that Pakistan condemns all forms of terrorism without discrimination.
It further stated that attempts to link the Pahalgam incident to Pakistan without credible evidence or investigation are “baseless, illogical, and contrary to facts.” The NSC urged India to refrain from using such incidents for political purposes.
The committee also criticized what it called irresponsible media coverage under state influence, saying it was fueling regional tensions.
Pakistan strongly rejected what it described as “water aggression” and stressed that access to water remains a vital national interest that will be safeguarded “at all costs.”
The statement concluded that while Pakistan remains committed to peace, it will not compromise on sovereignty, security, dignity, or fundamental rights. It added that past decisions of the NSC have consistently been implemented on the ground.
