Pakistan has categorically rejected reports suggesting it has withdrawn from the historic Simla Agreement with India, labeling such claims “baseless and misleading.” The Foreign Office issued a strong statement reaffirming that no decision has been made to suspend or terminate the 1972 accord, which has long governed bilateral ties between the two neighbors.
The clarification comes after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stirred controversy with remarks on a local talk show, where he claimed the agreement stood “terminated” and called for a reevaluation of the Line of Control as merely a ceasefire line. His statement quickly drew headlines and speculation, prompting the government to clarify its official stance.
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Signed in Simla on July 2, 1972, the agreement remains a key framework for dialogue and conflict resolution between Pakistan and India. Tensions have been escalating following the recent Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir, with India accusing Pakistan of involvement without evidence—an allegation Islamabad firmly denies.
In response, Pakistan has called for an impartial international probe and criticized what it sees as India’s aggressive posture, including hints from the Modi government about suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Despite provocations, Pakistan emphasized its commitment to regional peace while warning that any act of aggression would be met with a “befitting response.”
The Foreign Office concluded its statement by asserting that Pakistan’s restraint should not be misinterpreted as weakness, reinforcing its position of seeking peace without compromising national sovereignty.
