•Pakistan took strong exception to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s ‘dalaal’ comments, calling it a “deeper sense of frustration” from Indian leadership.
•Jaishankar reportedly stated during an all-party meeting that Pakistan has been “used” by the US since 1981, adding, “We are not a dalaal nation.”
•Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi dismissed the statement, calling it “undiplomatic rhetoric” and “megaphone theatrics.”
•Pakistan confirmed mediating messages between the US and Iran, advocating dialogue to resolve the West Asia conflict.
•Andrabi also accused India of misusing its upper riparian status and violating the Indus Waters Treaty, vowing Pakistan would not let India “weaponise water.”
