Pakistan Denies Terror Camp Allegations at LoC: “These Are Civilian Areas”
Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, recently led a group of local and international journalists to the Line of Control (LoC), making a bold statement that India’s claims about terrorist camps are “entirely baseless.” According to Tarar, the sites identified by India are, in fact, civilian zones.
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Pakistan Aims to “Expose” India with Media Engagement
The tour was organized by Pakistan’s I&B Ministry as an effort to counter India’s allegations and “expose” its narrative. During the visit, media personnel were given access to the local population to present what Pakistani officials claim is the “truth on ground.”
“Pakistan Is a Responsible State,” Says Tarar
Addressing the media, Tarar asserted that Pakistan has always been a proponent of peace and regional stability. “We have presented all facts before national and international media. We are a responsible state and remain committed to peace globally and regionally,” he said.
Warnings Amid Rising Tensions
While advocating for peace, the minister also stated that Pakistan would go to any extent to protect its sovereignty. His comments come at a time when several Pakistani ministers have issued stern warnings regarding the Kashmir dispute.
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Background: Rising Tensions After Pahalgam Attack
India-Pakistan tensions have escalated significantly since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead. Though Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba’s affiliate, The Resistance Front (TRF), initially claimed responsibility, it later retracted after India vowed severe retaliation.
UNSC to Discuss Kashmir Crisis in Emergency Session
In response to the growing instability, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold a closed-door emergency consultation on Monday, May 5, 2025. Pakistan has formally requested the meeting, citing the deteriorating situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the risk of wider conflict.
Pakistan to Present Its Case at the UN
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, will speak to the press following the UNSC session. According to Pakistan’s mission, the meeting represents a critical moment to address “regional and international threats to peace and security.”
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