OIC urges peaceful resolution to Kashmir issue amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

The Muslim bloc criticizes India’s allegations, calls for restraint, and warns against regional instability

New York (MNTV) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has voiced alarm over escalating Indo-Pakistani tensions, calling India’s allegations against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack “unfounded” and warning of their potential to destabilize South Asia.

In a Monday statement from its New York office, the 57-member bloc stressed the need for restraint and dialogue while reaffirming its stance on Kashmir. 

It described the unresolved dispute as the “core issue” undermining peace, criticizing India’s refusal to honor Kashmiris’ right to self-determination as guaranteed by UN Security Council 

While condemning terrorism in all forms, it warned that political scapegoating exacerbates tensions.

The statement follows India’s claim of Pakistani involvement in last month’s Pahalgam attack, which Islamabad denies, demanding an impartial international probe—an offer New Delhi ignored.

Tensions have since escalated. Both nations have suspended visa services, recalled diplomats, and withdrawn from landmark agreements. 

India halted participation in the Indus Waters Treaty, with Pakistan calling these actions provocative. 

Islamabad responded by asserting its right to hold the Simla Agreement in abeyance and by blocking Indian flights from its airspace.

The unrest has worsened humanitarian conditions in Kashmir, where reports indicate over 2,800 detentions and property demolitions.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged de-escalation, stressing, “A military solution is no solution.” 

Meanwhile, the OIC has called on the UN and influential powers to reduce tensions and facilitate diplomacy.

As regional peace hangs in the balance, the OIC’s statement highlights the long-standing grievances fueling instability in South Asia.