• Pakistan announces its decision to brief the UN Security Council about escalating tensions with India.
• An April 22 attack in Kashmir killed 26, escalating fears of broader conflict in the region.
• The meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts and Pakistan’s rejection of India's allegations of terrorism.
• UN chief Antonio Guterres urges both countries to exercise "maximum restraint" to avoid military confrontation.
• Pakistan asserts its commitment to regional peace and calls for a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam attack.

In light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly attack in Kashmir on April 22 that resulted in 26 deaths, Pakistan has decided to formally brief the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the current situation in the region. The Pakistani foreign ministry described the meeting as crucial for informing the international community about what it terms India's "aggressive actions and provocations," particularly in reference to the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. "Pakistan will inform the UNSC about India's aggressive actions, provocations, and inflammatory statements," the foreign ministry stated, urging for a comprehensive understanding of the crisis, according to Dawn and Anadolu Agency.

The tensions have escalated significantly after the attack at a tourist site in Pahalgam, an incident that India has suggested may have cross-border connections to Pakistan, which Islamabad vehemently denies. In a strong response, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar suggested that the attack might have been a politically motivated attempt by India to divert attention from its internal challenges, highlighting human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir. Dar emphasized that such accusations against Pakistan lack substantiation and called for a neutral probe into the incident, as reported by Dawn and Channel News Asia.

In a related development, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for both nations to exercise "maximum restraint," calling for a de-escalation of military tensions that could spiral out of control. He condemned the violence in Kashmir and underscored the necessity for dialogue to avoid military confrontation. "It is also essential — especially at this critical hour — to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control," Guterres warned, echoing sentiments expressed at the UNSC session requested by Pakistan, according to Dawn and TRT Global.

As part of its diplomatic strategy, Pakistan has reiterated its call for the UNSC to intervene by emphasizing its stance against India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, which is seen as infringing upon Pakistan’s water rights. “Water is life, not a weapon,” stated Asim Iftikhar, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, asserting that India's actions threaten regional stability. The meeting offered a platform for Pakistan to address the human rights violations in Kashmir and reminded council members of the necessity for a peaceful resolution to ongoing disputes, as detailed by Dawn and Dawn.

These developments occur as international pressure mounts on both India and Pakistan to seek peaceful resolutions, and organizations such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have expressed concern over the escalation of tensions due to unfounded accusations against Pakistan, calling for adherence to international resolutions regarding Kashmir. The dialogue remains critical as the situation continues to evolve amid fears of a broader conflict, according to Dawn and TRT Global.