Pakistan’s President Accuses India of Preparing for War

Asif Ali Zardari has accused India of preparing for another war and urged New Delhi to step back from what he described as a “battlefield” approach and return to the negotiating table.

Addressing a joint session of parliament on Monday, March 2, Zardari said Islamabad remains ready for dialogue, stressing that meaningful negotiations are the only viable path to ensuring regional security and stability.

He strongly condemned India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it “water terrorism” and alleging that New Delhi is using water flows as a tool of political pressure.

The Pakistani president reaffirmed Islamabad’s diplomatic and moral support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that lasting peace in South Asia would remain unattainable until the Kashmir dispute is resolved.

Zardari also referred to security threats emanating from Afghanistan, saying Pakistan’s soil is “sacred” and warning that no internal or external group would be allowed to use neighboring territory to destabilize the country. He accused the Taliban of failing to uphold commitments under the Doha Agreement and called for the dismantling of militant groups.

He further condemned ongoing regional and global crises, including conflicts in the Middle East and attacks targeting Gulf countries.

Tensions between Pakistan and India have remained high in recent years, particularly over Kashmir and cross-border security concerns. Diplomatic relations have fluctuated, with periods of escalation following militant attacks or political disputes.

Pakistan has also faced mounting security challenges along its western border, frequently accusing the Taliban-led authorities in Afghanistan of not taking sufficient action against militant groups operating near the frontier.

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