⚠️ Rising India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam Terror Attack

🇺🇳 Pakistan Raises Alarm at the United Nations Over “Imminent Kinetic Action”

In a strongly worded address, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, warned of an “imminent threat of kinetic action” from India, following last month’s Pahalgam terror attack. The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front, a proxy of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, based in Pakistan.

🔥 Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan

Ahmad urged intensified international intervention, stressing that efforts from global allies have failed to prompt India toward de-escalation. He stated:

“There is a need to intensify diplomatic pressure, especially on the Indian side, to prevent military escalation.”

🌊 Indus Waters Row: “Act of War,” Says Pakistan

Raising another flashpoint, Ahmad warned that withholding Indus River waters would be considered an “Act of War.” He emphasized that Pakistan would retaliate under its “legitimate right to self-defence.”

🕊️ Pakistan Advocates Preventive Diplomacy Amid Imminent Conflict

The Pakistani envoy suggested a possible UN Security Council meeting if tensions continue. He warned the conflict has “the potential for far-reaching and disastrous consequences,” underscoring the need for diplomacy and dialogue.

🤝 UN Mediation: Mixed Signals from India and Pakistan

Ahmad confirmed two meetings with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and invited him to visit both India and Pakistan. While Guterres has spoken to Shehbaz Sharif, his contact with India has only been with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar.

🌐 Global Consultations: OIC and UN Bodies Briefed

The Pakistani envoy also held consultations with:

• Evangelos Sekeris (UN Security Council President)

• Philomen Yang (UN General Assembly President)

• Representatives from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

He claimed “credible intelligence” supports an impending Indian military strike, though no sources were provided.

🛡️ Pakistan’s Stance: Defensive, Not Provocative

Ahmad reaffirmed:

“Pakistan does not seek escalation, but we are fully prepared to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

He denied Pakistani involvement in the Pahalgam attack, offering condolences for the victims.

🎙️ When Pressed on Terror Links, Deflection by Pakistan

When questioned about terrorism links—including the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Hafiz Saeed, and Osama bin Laden—Ahmad sidestepped direct answers, saying:

“This is not the type of discussion I wish to engage in.”

🌍 Global Concerns Over Nuclear Neighbors

With tensions mounting, the international community remains on edge, given both India and Pakistan are nuclear-armed and have a long history of conflict.