- By Shivangi Sharma
- Sun, 04 May 2025 10:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mohammad Faisal has warned that the unresolved Kashmir dispute continues to be a flashpoint in South Asia and could result in further escalation if not addressed through dialogue. His remarks come in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and worsened tensions between India and Pakistan.
“Pakistan firmly stands with the Kashmiri people and their aspirations,” the diplomat told the BBC, cautioning that the situation could deteriorate further. “This issue must be resolved—otherwise, even after Pahalgam, something else can happen," he said. The envoy also reiterated Pakistan's long-standing position that dialogue is the only path to sustainable peace in the region.
India Blames Pakistan-Based Groups For Attack
India has alleged that Pakistan-based groups orchestrated the deadly assault in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam region. Islamabad has denied any involvement, asserting that it had no prior knowledge of the attack. “We are being blamed for something we have not planned. India must agree to a probe. The truth will be clearly out,” the envoy added.
High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK @DrMFaisal spoke to @BBCUrdu about current #Pakistan - India situation and the violent protest targeting @PakistaninUK @ForeignOfficePk@PkPublicDiplo@epwing_official@MoIB_Official@PID_Gov@PTVNewsOfficial@appcsocialmedia@RadioPakistan pic.twitter.com/3n87ni4sOv
— Pakistan High Commission London (@PakistaninUK) May 2, 2025
In a separate interview with ITV, he offered cooperation in the investigation, stating, “Pakistan can join the investigation to find out who did it.” He condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised that Pakistan itself had long been a victim of terror.
India Responds With Diplomatic
The comments come at a time of heightened diplomatic hostility. Following the attack, India took several retaliatory steps, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, a key bilateral agreement governing water-sharing between the two countries. India also ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country and halted the flow of water from the Baglihar dam in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Pakistani envoy described India's actions as aggressive and counterproductive. “There are 900,000 troops in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” he said, pointing to what he called a "militarised occupation" and rising human rights concerns. “India is belligerent in its postures towards Pakistan. We do not want to escalate. India is our neighbour and neighbours can’t be changed. We have to live together.” He reiterated Pakistan’s call for renewed diplomatic engagement and third-party mediation if needed. “Pakistan wants a peaceful resolution of issues through dialogue,” he stressed.