ISLAMABAD

Pakistan's Senate adopted a resolution on Friday rejecting India's accusation that Islamabad was linked to Tuesday's attack by unknown gunmen that killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir and vowed a tough response to any "provocation."

The Senate unanimously approved the resolution, introduced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, which condemns all forms of terrorism and targets innocent civilians.

Senators from various political parties, including the main opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, condemned Indian propaganda linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

During the session, Dar briefed the senators on Pakistan's response to India and the decision made by the National Security Committee on Thursday.

He categorically rejected India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, saying blocking or diverting Pakistan's share of waters would constitute an act of war.

"Pakistan is a nuclear and missile power, and if India tries to cast an evil eye, it will face a similar response as in the past," Dar said in a speech broadcast live on state-run Pakistan Television.

He also warned India against any misadventure, as any action would jeopardize regional peace and development.

Tensions between the two nuclear neighbors rose on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen killed 26 people in Pahalgam, including 25 tourists, mostly Indians, and one local resident.

Soon after the attack, New Delhi described the incident as a "terror attack" with "cross-border" links, blaming Pakistan for supporting it.

However, Islamabad distanced itself from the attack, saying it was "concerned" and extending condolences to the victims' families.

Later, New Delhi unilaterally suspended the decades-old Indus Waters Treaty, under which two nuclear-armed neighbors regulate the water share of six rivers in the Indus Basin.

Pakistan on Thursday responded harshly, saying there is no provision for unilaterally suspending the water-sharing agreement, which was mediated by the World Bank and signed in September 1960, warning that any attempt by India to divert or stop water to Pakistan would be considered an "act of war."

The two sides also suspended visas for each other’s citizens and expelled army advisors, while Islamabad closed its airspace for Indian airlines.