Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan on Friday (May 23, 2025) mentioned that the ceasefire with India was holding and “we are fully committed to it”.
The Foreign Office spokesman, in the course of the weekly briefing, mentioned Pakistan is committed to make this ceasefire maintain and de-escalation to succeed after which engagement to lead to stability and determination of points.
Mr. Khan additionally mentioned that the 2 militaries have a channel of communication by means of the Directors General of Military Operations, by means of which they are working for de-escalation, by way of the motion of troops.
He mentioned Pakistan stays committed to the ceasefire introduced on May 10 and these days, either side have taken steps for de-escalation and return of stability.
To a query concerning the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, he mentioned that Pakistan was sticking to its principled place that there is no provision within the Indus Waters Treaty which may enable for suspension or abrogation of the treaty unilaterally.
He mentioned that Pakistan’s place on the Indus Waters Treaty was very clear that “we will continue to work to ensure that Pakistan continues to receive the rightful share of its waters”.
He additionally mentioned that Pakistan has by no means closed the Kartarpur Corridor regardless of latest hostilities with India and alleged that the Indian facet is not permitting pilgrims to avail the pilgrimage facility since May 7.
On Afghanistan
To a query about Afghanistan, he mentioned after consultations with all related ministries, Pakistan would determine when and the way to improve diplomatic relations with Afghanistan.
“The two governments are in touch with each other at multiple levels. I want to further highlight that just because the embassies are not working at the ambassadorial level, it does not mean that our diplomatic interaction is impaired in any way. We have very robust interactions going on with the Afghan side,” he mentioned.
India, on May 7, destroyed 9 terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir below Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror assault wherein 26 individuals have been killed.
Following the Indian motion, Pakistan tried to assault Indian army bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian forces launched a fierce counter-attack on a number of Pakistani army installations.
The two sides reached an understanding on cessation of hostilities on May 10 after 4 days of battle.
Published – May 24, 2025 12:37 am IST
