In telephonic talk with Amir of Qatar, PM reaffirms call for neutral int’l probe into Pahalgam incident

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani this evening.

During the telephone call, the Prime Minister thanked the Amir for Qatar's solidarity and support for Pakistan that reflects the deep-rooted brotherly ties between the two countries.

While referring to recent developments in South Asia, the Prime Minister said Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and underscored the nation's sacrifices in the war against terror. He rejected India's attempts to link Pakistan with the Pahalgam incident without any proof and reiterated his offer for a credible, transparent and neutral international investigation into the incident.

The Prime Minister expressed serious concerns over India's weaponization of the waters of the Indus Basin, which he deemed as unacceptable, while emphasizing that water was the lifeline of the 240 million people of Pakistan.

Underscoring the hard-earned economic gains over the past one year, the Prime Minister stressed that Pakistan would gain no conceivable advantage by involving itself in any such incident at a time when it was on the path to economic stability.

The Amir of Qatar appreciated Pakistan's efforts for peace in South Asia and said that Qatar wanted to work with Pakistan towards ensuring the de-escalation of the current crisis.