Pakistan told the UN Security Council that unprovoked Indian attacks and treaty breaches threaten international peace. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad raised the issues during a debate on rule of law. He warned that weakening respect for international law fuels conflict.
Addressing the council, the envoy said India carried out an unprovoked military attack last May. He said Pakistan responded in a responsible and proportionate manner. Moreover, he stressed there can be no new normal based on coercion.
While some in the West are saying it now, we know that due to double standards and lack of full compliance, the international system has often fallen short of fully benefiting many countries, particularly in the Global South. Yet, developing nations have continued to place their… https://t.co/wvn5vC7Tiq
— Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, PR of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanPR_UN) January 27, 2026
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Ambassador Asim highlighted India’s denial of Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. He said India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir violates UN resolutions. Consequently, he warned that continued denial deepens instability in South Asia.
He also condemned India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. He said weaponising water threatens millions of lives and regional peace. Pakistan, he added, remains committed to treaty compliance and peaceful dispute resolution.
The aspirations of the Global South for peace, security, and development must remain central to the evolution of multilateralism and reforms of the UN: a reform towards equality, democracy and accountability, away from power and entitlements; reform for all, privilege for none.…
— Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, PR of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanPR_UN) January 27, 2026
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India rejected Pakistan’s claims and accused Islamabad of terrorism and treaty violations. Pakistan responded firmly, calling Kashmir a disputed territory under UN resolutions. The UN chief warned that global rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle.