Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said India is trying to falsely link Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident in Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He stated that India has not provided any evidence to support this claim. Despite India’s provocative actions, he said Pakistan has shown responsibility and restraint. He stressed that Pakistan has always condemned terrorism in all its forms.
He made these remarks during a meeting with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu at the PM House on Saturday. The Prime Minister thanked Türkiye for its continued support. He also sent his best wishes to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Sharif recalled his visit to Ankara on April 22, 2025, where he discussed stronger cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in several areas.
“Pakistan has always condemned all forms of terrorismt,” he said again. He added that Pakistan has made huge sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. The country has lost 90,000 lives and suffered over $152 billion in economic damage. He said India is making baseless claims to shift attention away from these efforts.
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Sharif noted that India has yet to respond to Pakistan’s offer of a “credible, transparent, and impartial” international investigation into the Pahalgam incident. He said ”Pakistan is ready to fully cooperate with an international investigation and would welcome Türkiye’s participation.” He also stressed that peace and security in the region are essential as Pakistan works on its economic recovery and growth.
Ambassador Neziroglu confirmed Ankara’s support for Pakistan’s stance and expressed solidarity. He also called for restraint to ease regional tensions and protect peace.
Earlier, the Prime Minister also thanked Chinese Premier Li Qiang for supporting Islamabad’s demand for a credible and transparent international probe into the April 22 attack. He made the remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Prime Minister’s Office. Sharif appreciated China’s steady support amid increasing regional tensions.
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