Irfan Siddiqui slams India over Pahalgam incident allegations

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senator Irfan Siddiqui has asserted that despite internal political differences, all Pakistanis stand united when it comes to the defense of their homeland, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Speaking during the Senate session on Monday, Siddiqui criticized India’s immediate attempt to blame Pakistan for the Pahalgam attack. 

"India accused Pakistan within minutes of the Pahalgam incident, but the international community refused to accept their false narrative," he remarked.

Talking about India’s recent move to annul the Indus Waters Treaty, Siddiqui declared that New Delhi cannot unilaterally terminate the agreement. 

"The Indus Waters Treaty involves the World Bank as an arbitrator along with several other international institutions. 

India cannot simply walk away from its obligations," he stressed.

Senator Siddiqui also raised critical questions about the security situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir, stating, "Despite the presence of checkpoints and army posts at every corner and the deployment of one Indian soldier for every seven Kashmiris, such a large-scale incident still occurred. This raises serious doubts about the Indian government’s narrative," he said.

He further ridiculed India’s version of events, stating, "According to the Indian account, four individuals managed to conduct interviews with tourists and carry out a massacre, all under the nose of seven hundred thousand troops. Yet, no suspects have been arrested. The world is no longer willing to accept such fabrications."

Senator Siddiqui also referred to growing internal dissent within India, noting that voices from within the country are now questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of the situation.

 "Pakistan expects no goodwill from India," Siddiqui said, adding, "But rest assured, Pakistan is fully prepared to defend itself with strength and resilience."