The National Security Council (NSC) convened under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address India‘s unlawful actions and clear infringement on Pakistan‘s sovereignty. The council has authorized the Pakistan Army to respond at its discretion.
Following India’s unprovoked airstrikes, which resulted in the deaths of at least 26 Pakistanis and injuries to 45 others, the NSC expressed strong condemnation of these acts as violations of international law and acts of war.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) stated that the Indian military’s deliberate targeting of civilians, including women and children, is a reprehensible crime that contravenes human rights and international legal standards.
The National Security Council (NSC) emphasized that Pakistan had made a genuine proposal for a credible, transparent, and impartial investigation into the Pahalgam attack, which was regrettably rejected. The NSC criticized the Indian leadership for resorting to attacks on innocent civilians, driven by unfounded claims and a lack of moral integrity, in an attempt to fulfill misguided political ambitions.
They stated that such actions against Pakistan’s innocent population are intolerable and unacceptable. The NSC further noted that India has recklessly escalated tensions in the region, and any resulting consequences will be the sole responsibility of India.
The statement affirmed that the Pakistan Army has steadfastly protected the nation’s territorial integrity. In accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Pakistan maintains the right to respond in self-defense at a time and manner of its choosing to address the loss of innocent lives and the blatant infringement of its sovereignty. The Armed Forces of Pakistan have been duly authorized to take necessary actions in this context.
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