Pakistan will safeguard sovereignty, national interests with full resolve: Gilani

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Apr, 2026) Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Wednesday, strongly reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled stance, while condemning India’s reckless conduct, escalation-driven policies, and persistent attempts to distort facts and shift responsibility for regional instability.

On the completion of one year of the Pahalgam incident, he reiterated that Pakistan exercised maximum restraint despite grave provocations, while remaining fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He emphasised that Pakistan’s response during the Pakistan–India standoff was measured, responsible, and fully in line with international law.

He paid tribute to the professionalism and resolve of the Pakistan Armed Forces, stating that their readiness and deterrent capability have decisively

safeguarded national sovereignty and neutralised hostile designs in a volatile environment.

The Chairman of the Senate recalled that Pakistan had immediately offered a neutral and transparent investigation into the incident, stressing that only a credible, evidence-based inquiry can establish the facts and prevent escalation.

He added that responsible states do not resort to unilateral judgments or the politicisation of tragic events.

He strongly condemned India’s unilateral and adventurist actions, including “Operation Sindoor,” terming them reckless and destabilising, and warning that such conduct threatens regional peace and strategic balance.

He further expressed serious concern over continued interference and alleged support to hostile elements operating against Pakistan, describing such actions as a direct violation of sovereignty and international norms.

He also cautioned against attempts to undermine the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that such coercive measures amount to dangerous escalation and pose risks to regional stability and resource security.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s position, he stressed that while the country remains committed to peace, it will respond firmly, proportionately, and decisively to any aggression or adventurism.

He said Pakistan will continue to safeguard its sovereignty and national interests with full resolve and will firmly counter any attempt to destabilise the region or misrepresent facts at the international level.