Pakistan has rejected suggestions that the Islamabad MoU could be considered dead or ineffective, saying a peace framework remains in place. Islamabad also expressed hope that the parties will eventually return to negotiations.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi made the remarks during a weekly press briefing. He said Pakistan continues to closely monitor the situation amid ongoing armed attacks and retaliatory actions between the United States and Iran.
Andrabi described the current escalation as worrying and undesirable. However, he said Pakistan had not lost hope in the peace process and that the latest US-Iran tensions should not be viewed as a failure of Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
He stressed that Pakistan remains sincerely engaged in efforts to resolve the US-Iran dispute through peaceful means. According to the spokesperson, the Islamabad MoU continues to provide a framework for peace efforts despite the current challenges.
Speaking about the Indus Waters Treaty, Andrabi said India’s rejection of the arbitration court’s decision could not end its obligations under the agreement. Pakistan has called on India to return to full implementation of the treaty.
The spokesperson said India must respect international law and honour its treaty commitments. He warned that unilateral actions over cross-border water management could harm peace and stability in South Asia and create a negative precedent for other regions.
Andrabi also said Pakistan had completely rejected the case and sentence against Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik, describing the proceedings as contrary to basic principles of justice. He said Pakistan would continue raising the matter at international and multilateral forums and urged the international community to take notice.
