Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced today that the country is open to engaging in a comprehensive and dignified dialogue with India, covering all outstanding issues—most notably the Jammu and Kashmir dispute—but firmly emphasized that “Pakistan will not beg for talks”.

Dar reiterated that Pakistan’s position adheres to its longstanding posture: a composite dialogue encompassing a wide range of bilateral concerns, not narrowly limited to terrorism.

Reflecting on the recent military tensions—stemming from India’s May 7 Operation Sindoor, which triggered retaliatory responses and ultimately a ceasefire—Dar affirmed that Pakistan’s narrative had garnered international acknowledgment due to its proactive diplomacy.

While Pakistan expresses readiness for dialogue, Dar was equally clear about its position of strength: the country’s armed forces demonstrated tactical aptitude in the air and on the ground, and Pakistan remains prepared to respond decisively in case of any future provocation—even from the sea.

Senior diplomatic officials reiterated that Pakistan has not asked any third party to mediate or press India into dialogue; instead, Islamabad insists it is ready for direct and structured discussions at a neutral venue if invited.

Previously, leaders like Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged both nations to heed the lesson of their past wars—none of which resolved core issues—and instead engage in peaceful negotiation for lasting solutions to disputes like Kashmir and water rights.

Additionally, Pakistan’s top diplomat has clarified that Islamabad seeks talks on a broader agenda, including concerns such as water-sharing, beyond terrorism alone.