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PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Defense Pledge in Call with US Secretary Rubio
PM Shehbaz tells US Senator Marco Rubio Pakistan will defend its sovereignty after Indian strikes kill 31 civilians. Cites UN Charter’s Article 51, stressing right to self-defense.
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by News Desk
2025-05-09
PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Defense Pledge in Call with US Secretary Rubio

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a crucial telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the wake of recent Indian missile and drone attacks that have intensified tensions in the South Asian region.

According to an official press release from the Prime Minister’s Media Wing, the Prime Minister strongly condemned the Indian strikes, which he said resulted in the martyrdom of 31 Pakistani civilians, left 57 others injured, and caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure.

“These attacks are not just a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the Prime Minister stated, “but they also pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability.”

Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to defending its sovereignty at all costs and reminded the U.S. Secretary that under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Pakistan reserves the right to act in self-defense against such aggression.

“The people of Pakistan are deeply outraged by India’s unprovoked military actions,” he emphasized, adding that Pakistan’s response will remain within the framework of international law, but it reserves all rights to protect its citizens.

During the conversation, PM Shehbaz appreciated U.S. President Donald Trump’s concern about the security situation in South Asia. Secretary Rubio expressed that the United States is closely monitoring the evolving dynamics and reiterated America’s commitment to promoting peace and regional stability.

He urged both India and Pakistan to take steps to de-escalate tensions and pursue diplomatic channels. Both sides agreed to remain engaged in ongoing dialogue to monitor the situation and promote mutual efforts for de-escalation.

The conversation comes amid growing international calls for restraint, as hostilities along the Pakistan-India border threaten to spiral further in an already volatile region.

 

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