ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has said that Pakistan is still waiting for a response from India regarding its offer to support a neutral, transparent, and credible investigation into the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
He stressed United States to take a constructive role not just in easing current tensions, but also in addressing the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which he described as the core issue between Pakistan and India. “This region is a nuclear flashpoint. Any miscalculation could endanger millions of lives,” the ambassador warned.In an exclusive interview with a foreign News channel, Ambassador Sheikh emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to peace and its desire to avoid escalation. “Unfortunately, India has not given any positive reply so far,” he said, stressing the need for international mediation to prevent further tensions in the region. Ambassador Rizwan said U.S. leadership has a real opportunity to help defuse the situation. “Just as the world responds to other global conflicts, the international community must also address the root cause of instability in South Asia, which is the issue of Kashmir”, he added. He concluded that the world, especially the U.S., has a shared responsibility to promote international peace and security, and the current situation must not be ignored.
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