Kashmir lockdown: Pakistan's ambassador on Kashmiri residents 'not being alone'

Synopsis

The discussion starts with what the ambassador has heard from the streets of Islamabad, where residents express a desire for a tougher stance from the government regarding India's actions in Kashmir. The ambassador emphasizes that Pakistan will utilize every diplomatic and political option at the United Nations to address what they consider illegal actions by India, which violate 11 security council resolutions. He highlights the plight of over 14 million people in occupied Kashmir, describing them as prisoners in an armed camp. The ambassador addresses mixed messaging from Pakistan's leadership, noting Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent statement against war, while the chief of the army expresses readiness to support Kashmiris. He clarifies that Pakistan does not seek conflict, attributing the escalation to India, and insists that the focus will remain on diplomatic efforts at the UN to resolve the situation peacefully.