Pakistan's Law Minister emphasises dialogue with India instead of war

Pakistan's Law and Justice Minister, Azam Nazir Tarar, has advocated for adopting the path of dialogue to improve relations with India. According to a report by Sandesh, Tarar, while attending a World Bank meeting, clarified that no dispute can be permanently resolved through war or the use of force. He emphasised that many complex issues in the world have been resolved only through dialogue and agreements, and therefore, India and Pakistan should also move forward on this path.

Speaking on the Indus Waters Treaty, the Minister stated that the treaty, signed in 1960, is extremely important. The agreement remained intact during the wars of 1965 and 1971, as well as the 1999 Kargil conflict, but the current situation has changed. He mentioned that he has also presented this matter before the World Bank and called upon both countries to sit together to find a solution. According to Tarar, the combined population of both countries is more than 1.7 billion, and since both are nuclear-armed, peace and coexistence are the only options.

Referring to the cultural and social similarities between India and Pakistan, the Minister said that there are no major issues between the people of the two countries, but politics and issues such as Kashmir affect relations. Citing European countries as an example, he stated that if they can live peacefully even after long-standing enmity, India and Pakistan can also learn from them. He emphasised the necessity of rational dialogue for the bright future of future generations.

When questioned regarding allegations of terrorism, he denied Pakistan's role and mentioned the ongoing violence in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said that adopting extremist stances yields no results. Stating that Pakistan wishes to play a role in global peace efforts, he also mentioned Islamabad's efforts to reduce tensions between Iran and America. According to an NDTV report, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir is also playing an active role as a mediator regarding talks with Iran.

Azam Nazir Tarar serves as Pakistan's Law and Justice Minister. He plays an active role in managing important legal matters and international agreements within the Pakistani government.