Islamabad: Nawaz Sharif, the three-time Pakistan Prime Minister and founder of the ruling political party, Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), has advised his younger brother and current Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, to use all available diplomatic resources to restore peace with India. He has made it clear that he is against taking any aggressive stance towards the neighboring country.
The Sharif brothers recently met in Lahore, where Shehbaz briefed Nawaz about the decisions taken by his government in response to India’s actions, particularly after the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting following the Pahalgam attack. India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has escalated tensions between the two countries.
Sources close to the brothers revealed that Shehbaz Sharif informed Nawaz about the measures taken by his government, including closing Pakistan’s airspace for India and preparing for any potential aggression from the other side. He highlighted the risk of a possible war in the region due to India’s unilateral actions.
Nawaz Sharif, in turn, advised his brother to refrain from adopting an aggressive stance and instead focus on using diplomatic channels to de-escalate the situation. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts between the two nations.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has also called on India to establish an international commission, involving officials from countries like the United States, Russia, China, and Britain, to investigate the Pahalgam attack. This move aims to bring transparency and international scrutiny to the incident and prevent further escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The Sharif brothers’ discussion and Nawaz’s advice to Shehbaz reflect a pragmatic approach to dealing with the current crisis and underline the significance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts. As tensions continue to simmer between India and Pakistan, it is crucial for both sides to prioritize dialogue and peaceful negotiations to prevent any further escalation of hostilities.
