Diplomacy Amid Tension: Pakistan's Response to Pahalgam Attack

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated Pakistan responded responsibly to India's provocations following the Pahalgam attack. He reiterated Pakistan's condemnation of terrorism and criticized India for not linking evidence of the attack to Pakistan. Sharif emphasized the potential for a neutral investigation including Turkiye.

In light of growing tensions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan maintained a measured and responsible stance following the Pahalgam terror attack, attributed by some to India's provocation.

During discussions with Turkiye Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu in Islamabad, Sharif articulated Pakistan's unwavering condemnation of terrorism in all forms while criticizing India's inability to present concrete evidence connecting Pakistan to the incident.

Sharif further called for a credible, transparent, and international investigation into the attack and expressed openness to Turkiye's participation, highlighting the deep-rooted brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye.

(With inputs from agencies.)