President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif agreed on Thursday that Pakistan would not compromise on its security or sovereignty.
According to details, the president and prime minister held a crucial meeting in Islamabad to discuss the situation following the Pahalgam attack. President Zardari and PM Shehbaz discussed the security situation in connection with rising tensions with India after the Pahalgam attack.
The communiqué stated that both leaders expressed concern over Indian atrocities and provocative statements against Pakistan. During the meeting, the president and prime minister also voiced concern over India’s unsubstantiated allegations, made without any investigation.
It was said in the communiqué that Pakistan has faced terrorism for two decades and has sacrificed human lives and suffered great economic losses. Both leaders urged the global community to take action on India’s involvement in acts of terrorism within Pakistan.
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The leaders also called on the international community to take notice of India’s involvement in funding and training extremists, and sending them into Pakistan. President Zardari commended the efforts of the Pakistani government for giving a befitting response to India and handling the situation with responsibility.
Both leaders also stressed the need for implementing the United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning the right of self-determination and the rights of the Kashmiri people.
Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz also inquired about President Zardari’s health following his recovery from Covid-19.
Prominent among those present at the occasion were Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.
