Ready For Neutral Probe: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Breaks Silence Amid Pahalgam Tensions

"Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent investigation... Peace is our preference. We shall never compromise on our integrity and security," the Pakistani Prime Minister said.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Photo: AP
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Days after the heinous terrorist attack killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif broke his silence on the escalating tensions with India and said that his country was ready for a "neutral and transparent investigation."

"The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this perpetual blame game, which must come to a grinding halt. Continuing with its role as a responsible country, Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation", the Pakistani Prime Minister said.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the country was the true custodian of the Indus civilisation and warned India that "either our water or their blood will flow through it".

A suspension of the treaty is feared to have heavy implications for Pakistan in the future as it provides water for 80% of its agricultural land.

Addressing a public rally on Friday, Bhutto, who has also served as Pakistan's foreign minister, said, "We will not allow anyone to bargain over the Indus. To hide its weaknesses and fool the people, the Modi government is unilaterally suspending the Indus Water Treaty by making false allegations against Pakistan, but I want to stand by the Indus River in Sukkur and give a clear message to India that the Indus River is ours and will remain ours, either our water will flow from this Indus or your blood!"

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