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Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has declared that Pakistan, as a responsible nuclear power, will defend its sovereignty at any cost, regardless of the aggressor.<\/p>\nDoha: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has declared that Pakistan, as a responsible nuclear power, will defend its sovereignty at any cost, regardless of the aggressor.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, in a wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera in Doha, Dar condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on Qatar, calling it a grave violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the sovereignty of Muslim nations. He warned that if the Muslim world continues to respond with mere statements, its leadership risks losing credibility in the eyes of the two billion Muslims it represents.<\/p>\n
Dar said Israel has become an uncontrollable state, violating the sovereignty of Muslim country one after another \u2014 from Lebanon, Syria, Iran, to now Qatar. He asserted that Qatar was involved in peace negotiations, mediated by the US and Egypt, at the time of the attack, suggesting the strike was s deliberated attempt to derail diplomacy.<\/p>\n
Referring to the meeting of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dar emphasized that the time for resolutions alone have passed. \u201cA clear and actionable roadmap is needed. If Israel doesn\u2019t stop its aggression, we must be prepared with meaningful steps,\u201d he said. He confirmed that Pakistan, alongside Somalia and Algeria, has already requested a special session of the UN Security Council and activated the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.<\/p>\n
Reiterating Pakistan\u2019s long-standing commitment to peace and diplomacy, Dar emphasized that military action remains a last resort. However, he said if diplomatic channels fail, practical actions like economic sanctions, legal measures, or the creation of a regional security force must be considered.<\/p>\n
On Pakistan\u2019s nuclear capability, he clarified: \u201cOur nuclear arsenal is solely for defensive purposes. We\u2019ve never used it and have no intention to. But if our sovereignty is threatened, we will defend ourselves \u2014 regardless of who the attacker is.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ishaq Dar dismissed the comparison of Israel’s attack on Qatar to the US operation against Osama bin Laden as a failed attempt to divert attention, stating, “The world knows what that operation really was.” He added that Pakistan itself has been the biggest victim and key stakeholder in the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n
On the Kashmir issue, Dar reaffirmed that it is an internationally recognized dispute, with multiple UN Security Council resolutions supporting the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination. He slammed India\u2019s unilateral revocation of Article 370 and the subsequent annexation of Jammu and Kashmir as clear violations of international law. He also warned against India\u2019s threats to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty, saying any such move would be considered an act of war. \u201cPakistan sees this as a core national security issue. There can be no compromise,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n
Dar highlighted the recent border clashes between May 7 and 10, stating that Pakistan demonstrated clear defensive superiority. \u201cIndia\u2019s claims of regional dominance were effectively neutralized,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Regarding Afghanistan, Dar noted some progress in bilateral trade and infrastructure, including railway projects. However, he called the continued presence of TTP, BLA, and Majid Brigade elements in Afghanistan \u201cunacceptable,\u201d and urged the Taliban-led government to either expel or hand them over.<\/p>\n
Dar criticized the global inaction on long-standing conflicts like Palestine and Kashmir, warning that if UN resolutions continue to be ignored, the organization’s credibility will erode further. He called for structural reforms within the UN Security Council and strict enforcement of its decisions.<\/p>\n
Concluding the interview, Dar called for an unconditional and immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and for unhindered humanitarian aid to reach civilians. \u201cEvery minute matters. Every life matters. The world must act now,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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