Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, stated that Islamabad categorically rejects accusations of Pakistan’s involvement in the April 22 terrorist attack in India.

"We categorically reject India’s attempts to blame Pakistan for the April 22 terrorist attack, which was condemned not only by Pakistan but also by all members of the Security Council. India’s statements are nothing more than baseless and unsubstantiated accusations intended to serve its [i.e. India’s] political interests and strategic objectives," he told reporters following closed-door consultations in the UN Security Council focused on the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan.

He added that Pakistan does not seek confrontation with India, but is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty in accordance with the UN Charter.

Relations between India and Pakistan have strained since April 22, when 26 people were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam town in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.