Pakistan Warns of Indian Military Threat at UN Security Council

Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, raised alarms over the potential threat of Indian military action against Pakistan, citing credible intelligence reports, during a closed-door consultation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The warning follows India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, 2025, and accusations against Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people and was dismissed by Islamabad as baseless.

Khan stated that UNSC members expressed deep concern over the rising instability in South Asia, urging both nations to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue to de-escalate the situation. Several Council members identified the unresolved Kashmir dispute as the root cause of regional tensions, calling for a resolution in accordance with UNSC resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, strongly rejected India’s allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident, labeling them “baseless and malicious.” He condemned India’s aggressive posture, particularly its decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a critical agreement governing the sharing of six Himalayan rivers vital to millions in both countries. Ahmad warned that any attempt by India to block river waters would be considered an “act of war,” echoing Pakistan’s stance that such actions threaten the survival of its 240 million people.

The spokesperson confirmed that the UNSC was briefed on intelligence indicating a high risk of Indian military adventurism. Pakistan emphasized its readiness to defend itself, asserting its legitimate right to self-defense in the face of any aggression. Khan reiterated that Pakistan does not seek escalation and welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s offer to mediate, as well as the Security Council’s role in maintaining regional peace.

The UNSC session underscored the international community’s concern over the deteriorating India-Pakistan relations, with calls for diplomacy to prevent further instability in a region home to nearly two billion people. Pakistan’s appeal to the UNSC reflects its strategy to internationalize the Kashmir dispute and counter India’s narrative, amid fears that the current crisis could spiral into a broader conflict.