Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned on Wednesday that simmering conflicts worldwide threaten global peace. He said the May Pakistan-India tensions could have escalated into a dangerous war. Dar stressed that unresolved regional issues, like Kashmir, further endanger stability in South Asia.
Speaking at an event, he highlighted climate change as a major challenge for the region. He noted that South Asia faces poverty, illiteracy, sudden disasters, and food shortages, urging countries to seriously address these problems.
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Dar also criticized the humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling Israel’s actions “mass killings.” He emphasized that South Asia, being the most populous region, is particularly vulnerable to global and regional crises.
He discussed economic challenges, stating that the global economic landscape is shifting. Rising temperatures and frequent floods are severely affecting economies, while climate change and food scarcity are becoming increasingly serious.
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On regional security, Dar said the situation is complex. He noted India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.