Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Ahmad expressed frustration that diplomatic efforts have failed to influence India. He reiterated Islamabad's long-standing threat that any move by India to withhold Indus waters would be seen as an "act of war," and vowed Pakistan would respond by exercising its "legitimate right to self-defence."

Citing a deteriorating security environment, Ahmad warned that the situation could spiral into a larger conflict with "far-reaching and disastrous consequences." He suggested that Pakistan may call for an urgent UN Security Council meeting if tensions are not contained. He has also invited UN Secretary-General António Guterres to visit the region, although Guterres’ office clarified that such mediation requires consent from both sides.

Ahmad rejected allegations linking Pakistan to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which was claimed by The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Despite international evidence tying the group to Pakistan, Ahmad denied responsibility and offered condolences for the victims, while dodging questions about Pakistan’s documented ties to terrorism.

India has firmly opposed third-party involvement, citing the 1972 Simla Agreement, which stipulates that India-Pakistan issues be resolved bilaterally. While Guterres has spoken with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, India has maintained diplomatic engagement only at the level of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Despite mounting diplomatic and military pressure, Ahmad insisted that Pakistan does not seek escalation but stands ready to defend its sovereignty if provoked.

Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Ahmad expressed frustration that diplomatic efforts have failed to influence India. He reiterated Islamabad's long-standing threat that any move by India to withhold Indus waters would be seen as an "act of war," and vowed Pakistan would respond by exercising its "legitimate right to self-defence."

Citing a deteriorating security environment, Ahmad warned that the situation could spiral into a larger conflict with "far-reaching and disastrous consequences." He suggested that Pakistan may call for an urgent UN Security Council meeting if tensions are not contained. He has also invited UN Secretary-General António Guterres to visit the region, although Guterres’ office clarified that such mediation requires consent from both sides.

Ahmad rejected allegations linking Pakistan to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which was claimed by The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Despite international evidence tying the group to Pakistan, Ahmad denied responsibility and offered condolences for the victims, while dodging questions about Pakistan’s documented ties to terrorism.

India has firmly opposed third-party involvement, citing the 1972 Simla Agreement, which stipulates that India-Pakistan issues be resolved bilaterally. While Guterres has spoken with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, India has maintained diplomatic engagement only at the level of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Despite mounting diplomatic and military pressure, Ahmad insisted that Pakistan does not seek escalation but stands ready to defend its sovereignty if provoked.