UN experts reject India’s May 7 strikes inside Pakistan and have openly challenged New Delhi’s narrative in a strong report cited by Radio Pakistan. The experts backed Pakistan’s position and said India violated the United Nations Charter by using force across an international border. They stressed that international law does not allow unilateral military action under the excuse of counterterrorism.
The report stated that Indian strikes hit civilian areas and mosques inside Pakistan. These attacks killed and injured civilians and damaged populated zones. The experts noted that India failed to present any credible evidence linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident. They made it clear that allegations alone cannot justify military aggression.
The report referred to the four-day armed confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours after India launched unlawful strikes inside Pakistan. These attacks caused the martyrdom of civilians and security personnel. Pakistan responded by shooting down several Indian fighter jets and later launched retaliatory strikes under Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. Pakistani forces targeted more than 20 Indian military sites across multiple regions. Fighting stopped on May 10 after both sides accepted a US-brokered ceasefire.
UN experts also endorsed Pakistan’s stance on the Indus Waters Treaty. They expressed deep concern over India’s decision to hold the treaty in abeyance. The experts warned that any threat to water flows directly harms the basic rights of millions in Pakistan. They linked water obstruction to risks to food security, health, employment, environment, and development. They stressed that no country can use water as political or economic pressure.
The report clarified that no party can unilaterally suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. The treaty remains valid unless both states end it through mutual agreement. The experts criticized India’s refusal to engage in arbitration and urged New Delhi to honour its obligations fully.
President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the report and said it confirmed Pakistan’s long-held position. He called India’s actions a violation of sovereignty and international law. He expressed alarm over civilian deaths, damage to religious sites, and India’s aggressive posture. He also pointed to growing international concern over India’s conduct and warned against normalising force over dialogue. UN experts reject India’s May 7 strikes inside Pakistan, and Pakistan says it will continue to seek justice through diplomatic and legal means.
