The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday directed several states to start emergency preparedness drills and security mock drills on Wednesday (May 7) for &ldquo;effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack&rdquo; amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
However, security preparations and training are already underway in Jammu and Kashmir.
On Monday, a video posted on X showed teachers of a school conducting safety drills and training students to protect themselves during any hostile action from the neighbouring country.
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In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, teachers at Middle School Salotri are training students to protect themselves during cross-border shelling&mdash;part of safety drills amid frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Students learn to take cover under desks and evacuate to bunkers once the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/vw7OFzwqDh">pic.twitter.com/vw7OFzwqDh</a>
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In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, teachers of a middle school in Salotri village near the Line of Control (LoC) are training students to protect themselves during cross-border shelling&mdash;part of safety drills amid frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan. The students learn to take cover under desks and evacuate to bunkers once the firing subsides. With tensions persisting along the LoC, authorities stress the need for preparedness and safety in vulnerable border areas.
The drills are important as the present generation has never seen a war. The Kargil conflict was localised to J&amp;K heights.
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There is no sign of de-escalation along the border since the Pahalgam attack, as Pakistan has fired on Indian posts along the Line of Control for 11 consecutive nights. India has been strongly retaliating to Islamabad&rsquo;s cross-border firings.
On Sunday, lights were switched off in the cantonment area of Punjab&rsquo;s Ferozepur from 9 to 9:30 pm for a blackout rehearsal.
&ldquo;This rehearsal aims to ensure preparedness and effectiveness in implementing blackout procedures during prevailing war threats,&rdquo; the Cantonment Board officer said.
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The timing of the MHA order on mock drills is crucial, as the last such drill was conducted in 1971, when India and Pakistan went to war on two fronts.&nbsp;
During the drills, air raid warning sirens will be activated, and civilians and students will be trained in civil defence to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. There would also be crash blackouts and camouflaging of vital plants and installations.
The drills are important as the present generation has never seen a war. The Kargil conflict was localised to J&amp;K heights. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-putin-dials-pm-modi-pahalgam-attack-9036847">'Full support to India': Russia's Putin dials PM Modi, says 'perpetrators of Pahalgam attack must be brought to justice&rsquo;</a>
<h2>PM Modi meets top officials</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held several high-profile meetings with top government officials and military leaders since vowing to avenge the killing of 26 unarmed civilians in the worst-ever attack in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama incident. PM Modi met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday after having met Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh a day earlier. The PM has already said that those involved in carrying out and plotting the terror attack will get a punishment they cannot imagine.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has also sent enough food, water, and health supplies to villages along the line of control to last for two months and closed all religious seminaries in the region in fear of Indian strikes.

India News | Pakistan: The safety drills assume importance as the present generation has never seen a war. The Kargil conflict was localised to the Jammu and Kashmir heights.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday directed several states to start emergency preparedness drills and security mock drills on Wednesday (May 7) for “effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack” amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. However, security preparations and training are already underway in Jammu and Kashmir. On Monday, a video posted on X showed teachers of a school conducting safety drills and training students to protect themselves during any hostile action from the neighbouring country. In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, teachers at Middle School Salotri are training students to protect themselves during cross-border shelling—part of safety drills amid frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan. Students learn to take cover under desks and evacuate to bunkers once the… pic.twitter.com/vw7OFzwqDh — DD News (@DDNewslive) May 5, 2025 In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, teachers of a middle school in Salotri village near the Line of Control (LoC) are training students to protect themselves during cross-border shelling—part of safety drills amid frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan. The students learn to take cover under desks and evacuate to bunkers once the firing subsides. With tensions persisting along the LoC, authorities stress the need for preparedness and safety in vulnerable border areas. The drills are important as the present generation has never seen a war. The Kargil conflict was localised to J&K heights. Also Read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi There is no sign of de-escalation along the border since the Pahalgam attack, as Pakistan has fired on Indian posts along the Line of Control for 11 consecutive nights. India has been strongly retaliating to Islamabad’s cross-border firings. On Sunday, lights were switched off in the cantonment area of Punjab’s Ferozepur from 9 to 9:30 pm for a blackout rehearsal. “This rehearsal aims to ensure preparedness and effectiveness in implementing blackout procedures during prevailing war threats,” the Cantonment Board officer said. Also Read | ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation The timing of the MHA order on mock drills is crucial, as the last such drill was conducted in 1971, when India and Pakistan went to war on two fronts. During the drills, air raid warning sirens will be activated, and civilians and students will be trained in civil defence to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. There would also be crash blackouts and camouflaging of vital plants and installations. The drills are important as the present generation has never seen a war. The Kargil conflict was localised to J&K heights. Also Read | 'Full support to India': Russia's Putin dials PM Modi, says 'perpetrators of Pahalgam attack must be brought to justice’ PM Modi meets top officials Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held several high-profile meetings with top government officials and military leaders since vowing to avenge the killing of 26 unarmed civilians in the worst-ever attack in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama incident. PM Modi met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday after having met Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh a day earlier. The PM has already said that those involved in carrying out and plotting the terror attack will get a punishment they cannot imagine. Meanwhile, Pakistan has also sent enough food, water, and health supplies to villages along the line of control to last for two months and closed all religious seminaries in the region in fear of Indian strikes.

Amid looming war threat, Jammu and Kashmir schools train students on survival, evacuation

Unknown armed men attacked a construction site in the Albat area of Noshki district in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Sunday and kidnapped four labourers, all Punjabis, working on the Noshki-Kharan road project, said officials.
A private construction company was building the Noshki-Kharan road and had set up a camp in the Albat area, said Levies officials. A group of armed men arrived at the site, opened fire on construction machinery, and damaged it, they added.
The attackers took four labourers hostage at gunpoint and went away without being challenged. Security forces reached the construction site on receiving information, cordoned off the area, and launched a search operation to recover the kidnapped workers.
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As per some videos posted on social media, the attackers also set ablaze Pakistani/Chinese construction trucks in the Albath area along the Noshki-Kharan route near the CPEC Road.&nbsp;
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Baloch civilians have burned Pakistani/Chinese construction trucks in Albath area along the Noshki-Kharan route near the CPEC Road. Four Punjabi labourers allegedly have been abducted as well.👍 <a href="https://t.co/VuUHbe8lVb">pic.twitter.com/VuUHbe8lVb</a>
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WION could not verify the authenticity of the widely shared video.
Meanwhile, the whereabouts of five police personnel remained unknown even 48 hours after they were kidnapped by armed militants in the Mongochar area of Kalat district while escorting a vehicle transporting 10 under-trial and convicted prisoners.
The prisoners were being transferred from Gadani jail in Hub district to Quetta and Mach jails. Armed militants intercepted the vehicle in Mongochar, where they had blocked the national highway, officials said. Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-you-all-desire-will-happen-assures-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-on-pahalgam-retaliation-9032695" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;What you all desire will happen,&rsquo; assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation</a>
The attackers seized the vehicle, freed the 10 prisoners and abducted five police officers at gunpoint, taking them and their official weapons into nearby mountainous area after releasing the driver and vehicle.
Security forces are continuing a search operation in the area to rescue the abducted police personnel but have not succeeded so far.
The Baloch Liberation Army, a banned separatist outfit, claimed responsibility for kidnapping the police officials, including a senior officer, and also released photographs of the abducted officers.
Earlier, gunmen had shot and killed nine men after abducting them from a bus in the troubled province of southwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan and Iran. Their bullet-ridden bodies were found beneath a bridge after one and a half hours, said the district deputy commissioner, Habibullah Musakhail. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-significant-outcome-indias-former-envoy-to-un-syed-akbaruddin-on-un-closed-door-meet-9036998">&lsquo;No significant outcome...,&rsquo; India&rsquo;s former envoy to UN Syed Akbaruddin on UNSC closed-door meet</a>
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the night attack and said those killed were intelligence operatives.
Separatist ethnic Baloch insurgent groups in the mineral-rich region have been fighting for decades against the state, saying it denies them their share of regional resources.
The region, which is home to the deep-water Gwadar seaport being developed by China, has witnessed attacks by insurgents who have also targeted Chinese nationals. Beijing has invested heavily in regional development projects as part of its $65 billion pledge under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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South Asia | Pakistan: A group of armed men arrived at the site, opened fire on construction machinery, and damaged it. The attackers took four labourers hostage at gunpoint and went away without being challenged.

Unknown armed men attacked a construction site in the Albat area of Noshki district in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Sunday and kidnapped four labourers, all Punjabis, working on the Noshki-Kharan road project, said officials. A private construction company was building the Noshki-Kharan road and had set up a camp in the Albat area, said Levies officials. A group of armed men arrived at the site, opened fire on construction machinery, and damaged it, they added. The attackers took four labourers hostage at gunpoint and went away without being challenged. Security forces reached the construction site on receiving information, cordoned off the area, and launched a search operation to recover the kidnapped workers. Also Read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi As per some videos posted on social media, the attackers also set ablaze Pakistani/Chinese construction trucks in the Albath area along the Noshki-Kharan route near the CPEC Road. Baloch civilians have burned Pakistani/Chinese construction trucks in Albath area along the Noshki-Kharan route near the CPEC Road. Four Punjabi labourers allegedly have been abducted as well.👍 pic.twitter.com/VuUHbe8lVb — Manoj Kapoor (@ManojKa40010920) May 5, 2025 WION could not verify the authenticity of the widely shared video. Meanwhile, the whereabouts of five police personnel remained unknown even 48 hours after they were kidnapped by armed militants in the Mongochar area of Kalat district while escorting a vehicle transporting 10 under-trial and convicted prisoners. The prisoners were being transferred from Gadani jail in Hub district to Quetta and Mach jails. Armed militants intercepted the vehicle in Mongochar, where they had blocked the national highway, officials said. Also Read | ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation The attackers seized the vehicle, freed the 10 prisoners and abducted five police officers at gunpoint, taking them and their official weapons into nearby mountainous area after releasing the driver and vehicle. Security forces are continuing a search operation in the area to rescue the abducted police personnel but have not succeeded so far. The Baloch Liberation Army, a banned separatist outfit, claimed responsibility for kidnapping the police officials, including a senior officer, and also released photographs of the abducted officers. Earlier, gunmen had shot and killed nine men after abducting them from a bus in the troubled province of southwestern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan and Iran. Their bullet-ridden bodies were found beneath a bridge after one and a half hours, said the district deputy commissioner, Habibullah Musakhail. Also Read | ‘No significant outcome...,’ India’s former envoy to UN Syed Akbaruddin on UNSC closed-door meet The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the night attack and said those killed were intelligence operatives. Separatist ethnic Baloch insurgent groups in the mineral-rich region have been fighting for decades against the state, saying it denies them their share of regional resources. The region, which is home to the deep-water Gwadar seaport being developed by China, has witnessed attacks by insurgents who have also targeted Chinese nationals. Beijing has invested heavily in regional development projects as part of its $65 billion pledge under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Pakistan: Gunmen kidnap 4 labourers in Noshki, set vehicles ablaze; no trace of cops abducted 48 hours ago

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/team-india" rel="dofollow">Team India</a> reigned supreme in the white-ball formats - ODIs and T20Is, in the latest <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/icc-rankings" rel="dofollow">ICC annual rankings</a> released on Monday (May 5). While the Men in Blue bagged the top in the limited-overs formats, they stood fourth in the Test rankings. On the other hand, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-cricket" rel="dofollow">Pakistan</a> suffered a massive hit to its rankings across formats, sitting in the bottom three and four in Tests and T20Is, respectively.
It has come amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan over the recent Pahalgam terror attack in India&rsquo;s Kashmir, wherein Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.
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Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/fans-made-dubai-a-home-ground-for-us-rohit-sharma-on-indias-champions-trophy-win-8837639" rel="dofollow">fresh from the ICC Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai</a> in February-March, India stood tall in the ODI rankings, boosting their ratings from 122 to 124; New Zealand, the tournament&rsquo;s runners-up, climbed to the second spot, surpassing Australia, who are now third on the list.&nbsp;
On the other hand, Sri Lanka&rsquo;s dominant run in ODIs at home since last May, a window that carries the full weightage in this ICC annual rankings, saw them climb to the fourth spot, pushing Pakistan to the fifth and South Africa below it. The former world champions England slipped to the eighth position in the ODI rankings, while Afghanistan, the rising white-ball unit for the past two years, climbed to the seventh. West Indies, however, is ninth on the list, and Bangladesh is below them at an embarrassing 10th.
<h2>India top on T20I rankings; bag fourth spot in Tests</h2>
In the T20I rankings, India stand tall, sitting at the top with 271 rating points, nine more than second-placed Australia. Besides the top two, England, New Zealand and the former two-time world champions West Indies complete the top five; while South Africa is sixth, Sri Lanka gained ratings to fill the seventh spot. Pakistan, however, is eighth on the list, with Bangladesh and Afghanistan occupying the ninth and 10th spots, respectively.
In the Test rankings, India is below the top three. In the past season, they lost two back-to-back series, first against New Zealand at home and then to Australia Down Under, conceding the chance to make it to their third straight WTC Final.&nbsp;
Australia&rsquo;s dominant run in the whites sees them bag the top position in Test rankings, with 126 rating points. England follow them next with 113 to their name, while Australia&rsquo;s opponent in the WTC Final 2025, South Africa, is third on the list with 111 ratings, six more than fourth-placed India.&nbsp;
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and West Indies are the following teams in order, while Bangladesh and Ireland bagged the last two spots in the top-ten rankings.&nbsp;

While India bagged the top spot in two formats, ODIs and T20is, Pakistan slipped across all formats in the latest ICC annual rankings released on Monday. Sports, Cricket

Team India reigned supreme in the white-ball formats - ODIs and T20Is, in the latest ICC annual rankings released on Monday (May 5). While the Men in Blue bagged the top in the limited-overs formats, they stood fourth in the Test rankings. On the other hand, Pakistan suffered a massive hit to its rankings across formats, sitting in the bottom three and four in Tests and T20Is, respectively. It has come amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan over the recent Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir, wherein Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. Also read | Shubman Gill to replace Bumrah as India's new vice-captain for England Tests– Report Meanwhile, fresh from the ICC Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai in February-March, India stood tall in the ODI rankings, boosting their ratings from 122 to 124; New Zealand, the tournament’s runners-up, climbed to the second spot, surpassing Australia, who are now third on the list. On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s dominant run in ODIs at home since last May, a window that carries the full weightage in this ICC annual rankings, saw them climb to the fourth spot, pushing Pakistan to the fifth and South Africa below it. The former world champions England slipped to the eighth position in the ODI rankings, while Afghanistan, the rising white-ball unit for the past two years, climbed to the seventh. West Indies, however, is ninth on the list, and Bangladesh is below them at an embarrassing 10th. India top on T20I rankings; bag fourth spot in Tests In the T20I rankings, India stand tall, sitting at the top with 271 rating points, nine more than second-placed Australia. Besides the top two, England, New Zealand and the former two-time world champions West Indies complete the top five; while South Africa is sixth, Sri Lanka gained ratings to fill the seventh spot. Pakistan, however, is eighth on the list, with Bangladesh and Afghanistan occupying the ninth and 10th spots, respectively. In the Test rankings, India is below the top three. In the past season, they lost two back-to-back series, first against New Zealand at home and then to Australia Down Under, conceding the chance to make it to their third straight WTC Final. Australia’s dominant run in the whites sees them bag the top position in Test rankings, with 126 rating points. England follow them next with 113 to their name, while Australia’s opponent in the WTC Final 2025, South Africa, is third on the list with 111 ratings, six more than fourth-placed India. New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and West Indies are the following teams in order, while Bangladesh and Ireland bagged the last two spots in the top-ten rankings.

India reign supreme in ODIs and T20Is in ICC annual rankings, Pakistan slip across all formats

New Delhi: India&rsquo;s former ambassador to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, has said no significant outcome is expected from the closed-door meeting at the United Nations Security Council requested by Pakistan. Speaking to WION, he said, &ldquo;No significant outcome is likely from such informal closed consultations.&rdquo;
It is important to know that Akbaruddin was the Indian ambassador to the UN when the last such closed-door meeting happened in 2019. The meeting happened at the request of Pakistan back then also, with China taking the initiative. The meeting was requested in the aftermath of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Pakistan&rsquo;s initiative is a public diplomacy effort aimed at shaping perceptions rather than advancing negotiations,&rdquo; the former ambassador explained on today&rsquo;s meeting.
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Pakistan is currently a non-permanent member of the UNSC, a tenure that started from 1st January. The Pakistani foreign ministry, in a statement, said that the country will &ldquo;formally apprise the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of the latest developments in South Asia&rdquo;, and also raise the issue of the Indus Waters Treaty being put into &ldquo;abeyance&rdquo; by the Indian side.&nbsp;
The closed meeting takes place under the header &ldquo;Threats to international peace and security&rdquo; at 1.30 am IST. Ideally, issues can be raised at the consultative meetings or under &ldquo;Any other business&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-you-all-desire-will-happen-assures-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-on-pahalgam-retaliation-9032695" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;What you all desire will happen,&rsquo; assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation</a>
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India&rsquo;s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had spoken to 9 out of 10 non-permanent members of UNSC and 4 of the 5 permanent members of the top UN body, briefing Delhi&rsquo;s position on the issue of terrorism supported by Pakistan. These countries are France, Russia, US, UK, Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia.&nbsp;
Last week, Greece, which holds the rotational presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May, condemned the terror attack but said a meeting can happen. &ldquo;If a request comes for meeting..it might happen sooner rather than later,&rdquo; said Greece&rsquo;s UN Envoy Evangelos Sekeris.
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World | India News | Pakistan: In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had spoken to 9 out of 10 non-permanent members of the UNSC and 4 of the 5 permanent members of the top UN body.

New Delhi: India’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, has said no significant outcome is expected from the closed-door meeting at the United Nations Security Council requested by Pakistan. Speaking to WION, he said, “No significant outcome is likely from such informal closed consultations.” It is important to know that Akbaruddin was the Indian ambassador to the UN when the last such closed-door meeting happened in 2019. The meeting happened at the request of Pakistan back then also, with China taking the initiative. The meeting was requested in the aftermath of the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. “Pakistan’s initiative is a public diplomacy effort aimed at shaping perceptions rather than advancing negotiations,” the former ambassador explained on today’s meeting. Also Read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi Pakistan is currently a non-permanent member of the UNSC, a tenure that started from 1st January. The Pakistani foreign ministry, in a statement, said that the country will “formally apprise the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of the latest developments in South Asia”, and also raise the issue of the Indus Waters Treaty being put into “abeyance” by the Indian side. The closed meeting takes place under the header “Threats to international peace and security” at 1.30 am IST. Ideally, issues can be raised at the consultative meetings or under “Any other business”. Also Read | ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar had spoken to 9 out of 10 non-permanent members of UNSC and 4 of the 5 permanent members of the top UN body, briefing Delhi’s position on the issue of terrorism supported by Pakistan. These countries are France, Russia, US, UK, Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia. Last week, Greece, which holds the rotational presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May, condemned the terror attack but said a meeting can happen. “If a request comes for meeting..it might happen sooner rather than later,” said Greece’s UN Envoy Evangelos Sekeris.

‘No significant outcome...,’ India’s former envoy to UN Syed Akbaruddin on UNSC closed-door meet

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday (May 4) slammed Pakistan, calling the nation a &ldquo;failed state&rdquo; that fuels the &ldquo;poison of terrorism&rdquo;. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strong action so that Pakistan would &ldquo;think 100 times&rdquo; before attacking India again.
&ldquo;We hope the Prime Minister will take strong action against the Pakistani terrorists and the failed state of Pakistan that it will think a hundred times before sending anyone to harm India again,&rdquo; Owaisi said at a public meeting.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-you-all-desire-will-happen-assures-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-on-pahalgam-retaliation-9032695">&lsquo;What you all desire will happen,&rsquo; assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation</a>
He also hit back at Pakistan for questioning India&rsquo;s evidence after terrorist attacks, especially the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">Pahalgam terror attack</a> that killed 26 people.
&ldquo;Pakistan is shamelessly asking for proof. Didn't we invite you to Pathankot and show you where your terrorists attacked our Air Force base? You sent your team, they saw it with their own eyes, yet you took no action against those terrorists,&rdquo; Qwaisi said, as quoted by ANI.
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Owaisi also brought up the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, saying, &ldquo;The 26/11 attacks happened. I know a place in Telangana called Nizamabad. One of our daughters from there had just gotten married a few days before, and she was at VT Station with her family when Pakistani terrorists opened fire. She, too, was killed.&rdquo;
<h2>&lsquo;Pakistan will never admit&rsquo;: Owaisi</h2>
He further accused Pakistan, saying, &ldquo;Pakistan will never admit that terrorists from its land come and kill people in India. The time to try and convince Pakistan is over,&rdquo; he asserted.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-a-failed-state-gen-munirs-remarks-nonsensical-oppn-leader-asaduddin-owaisi-9032050">&lsquo;Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir&rsquo;s remarks nonsensical&rsquo;: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi</a>
Owaisi called for the 26 victims of the Pahalgam attack to be officially recognised as martyrs, condemning the politicisation of terrorism.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m saying this with great responsibility, without letting emotions overpower me: it&rsquo;s time for a response, not reflection. Otherwise, every few months, we&rsquo;ll keep facing attacks, whether our Army, CRPF personnel, or innocent Kashmiris are targeted,&rdquo; he said.
Watch | India-Pak tensions: Pakistan envoy's nuclear threat to India amid tensions over Pahalgam attack 
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Earlier on Saturday (May 3) at a rally in Bahadurganj, Owaisi stressed that Pakistan would never allow India to live in peace.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Pakistan is a failed nation, and these forces will never let India live in peace. Today is the time to give them a befitting reply. So that this poison of terror ends forever,&rdquo; he declared.

Owaisi also hit back at Pakistan for questioning India’s evidence after terrorist attacks, especially the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. India news

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday (May 4) slammed Pakistan, calling the nation a “failed state” that fuels the “poison of terrorism”. He also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take strong action so that Pakistan would “think 100 times” before attacking India again. “We hope the Prime Minister will take strong action against the Pakistani terrorists and the failed state of Pakistan that it will think a hundred times before sending anyone to harm India again,” Owaisi said at a public meeting. Also read | ‘What you all desire will happen,’ assures defence minister Rajnath Singh on Pahalgam retaliation He also hit back at Pakistan for questioning India’s evidence after terrorist attacks, especially the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. “Pakistan is shamelessly asking for proof. Didn't we invite you to Pathankot and show you where your terrorists attacked our Air Force base? You sent your team, they saw it with their own eyes, yet you took no action against those terrorists,” Qwaisi said, as quoted by ANI. Also read | 'To undermine security of armed forces...': Two held in Punjab for ‘sharing sensitive Army info’ amid Pahalgam terror attack fallout Owaisi also brought up the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, saying, “The 26/11 attacks happened. I know a place in Telangana called Nizamabad. One of our daughters from there had just gotten married a few days before, and she was at VT Station with her family when Pakistani terrorists opened fire. She, too, was killed.” ‘Pakistan will never admit’: Owaisi He further accused Pakistan, saying, “Pakistan will never admit that terrorists from its land come and kill people in India. The time to try and convince Pakistan is over,” he asserted. Also read | ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi Owaisi called for the 26 victims of the Pahalgam attack to be officially recognised as martyrs, condemning the politicisation of terrorism. “I’m saying this with great responsibility, without letting emotions overpower me: it’s time for a response, not reflection. Otherwise, every few months, we’ll keep facing attacks, whether our Army, CRPF personnel, or innocent Kashmiris are targeted,” he said. Watch | India-Pak tensions: Pakistan envoy's nuclear threat to India amid tensions over Pahalgam attack Earlier on Saturday (May 3) at a rally in Bahadurganj, Owaisi stressed that Pakistan would never allow India to live in peace. “Pakistan is a failed nation, and these forces will never let India live in peace. Today is the time to give them a befitting reply. So that this poison of terror ends forever,” he declared.

‘Pakistan will think 100 times before harming India’: Owaisi urges PM Modi to take strong action against Islamabad

Man has been arrested for breaking into internet sensation Seema Haider's house on Saturday (May 3). Police has identified him as Tejas; he is a resident of Gujarat's Surender Nagar. The accused claims that Seema performed 'black magic' on him.
The police officials have mentioned that the accused, who broke into Seema Haider's residence in Greater Noida area at 7 PM, seemed 'mentally unstable'.
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"He hails from Gujarat and took a general coach ticket of a train from Gujarat to New Delhi. From New Delhi Railway Station, he reached the village by bus. He has screenshots of Seema on his mobile phone," Sujeet Updhyay, official in-charge at Rabupura Kotwali told news agency PTI.
"During integration, he told police that Seema has done black magic on him. Further investigation is underway," Upadhyay added.
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"Love can't overwrite loyalty. Seema Haider may have crossed borders for love, but national security doesn't bend for personal stories. India first, emotions later."<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PulwamaTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PulwamaTerrorAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/UHJBrjShtN">pic.twitter.com/UHJBrjShtN</a>
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After the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, the government of India has ordered Pakistani nationals to return. And amid the tensions between the two countries, Haider in an emotional message appeals to the prime minister of India and CM of Uttar Pradesh to let her stay with her family in India.
She said, &ldquo;I do not want to go to Pakistan. I appeal to Modi ji and Yogi ji that I am in their refuge now. I was Pakistan's daughter, but now I'm the daughter-in-law of India. Let me stay here.&rdquo;
The 32-year-old from Pakistan's Sindh province had made headlines for crossing the border to meet her lover, now husband, Sachin Meena. Haider had commenced her journey with children from Karachi in May 2023. She had travelled to India via Nepal. Her love story had painted the internet red; her videos had gone viral both in India and Pakistan.
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Man has been arrested for breaking into internet sensation Seema Haider's house on Saturday (May 3). Police has identified him as Tejas; he is a resident of Gujarat's Surender Nagar. India news

Man has been arrested for breaking into internet sensation Seema Haider's house on Saturday (May 3). Police has identified him as Tejas; he is a resident of Gujarat's Surender Nagar. The accused claims that Seema performed 'black magic' on him. The police officials have mentioned that the accused, who broke into Seema Haider's residence in Greater Noida area at 7 PM, seemed 'mentally unstable'. Also read: 'Let me stay, I'm India's daughter': Seema Haider pleads to PM Modi, claims she is 'Hindu' amid Pakistan visa ban "He hails from Gujarat and took a general coach ticket of a train from Gujarat to New Delhi. From New Delhi Railway Station, he reached the village by bus. He has screenshots of Seema on his mobile phone," Sujeet Updhyay, official in-charge at Rabupura Kotwali told news agency PTI. "During integration, he told police that Seema has done black magic on him. Further investigation is underway," Upadhyay added. "Love can't overwrite loyalty. Seema Haider may have crossed borders for love, but national security doesn't bend for personal stories. India first, emotions later."#PulwamaTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/UHJBrjShtN — Rahul (@BizNitiRahul) April 26, 2025 After the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, the government of India has ordered Pakistani nationals to return. And amid the tensions between the two countries, Haider in an emotional message appeals to the prime minister of India and CM of Uttar Pradesh to let her stay with her family in India. She said, “I do not want to go to Pakistan. I appeal to Modi ji and Yogi ji that I am in their refuge now. I was Pakistan's daughter, but now I'm the daughter-in-law of India. Let me stay here.” The 32-year-old from Pakistan's Sindh province had made headlines for crossing the border to meet her lover, now husband, Sachin Meena. Haider had commenced her journey with children from Karachi in May 2023. She had travelled to India via Nepal. Her love story had painted the internet red; her videos had gone viral both in India and Pakistan.

'Has done black magic': Man breaks into Seema Haider's house, her screenshots found in his phone

India&rsquo;s opposition leader and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who has been quite vocal in attacking Pakistan since the April 22 brutal killings of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has slammed Pakistan&rsquo;s general over his remarks and said that those speaking &lsquo;nonsense&rsquo; don&rsquo;t know Islam&rsquo;. He also called Pakistan a &lsquo;failed nation&rsquo;. Owaisi, who has been hailed for his sharp retorts to the war rhetoric from Pakistan amid the rising tension, addressed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir by name in a speech and said that Indian Muslims rejected Muhammad Ali Jinnah&rsquo;s message and willingly decided to stay back during the Partition in 1947.
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&ldquo;I want to tell him that we decided in 1947 that we won&rsquo;t leave India, we rejected (Muhammad Ali) Jinnah&rsquo;s message. India was our land, it is our land and Inshallah, will remain our land. Those speaking nonsense in Pakistan, I want to tell them you don&rsquo;t know Islam, you are deprived of its teachings,&rdquo; Owaisi said. 
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&mdash; Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) <a href="https://twitter.com/asadowaisi/status/1918662552898117674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
 He also called out Pakistan for discrimination against Muhajirs (who migrated from India in 1947) and social groups like Pathans.&nbsp; &ldquo;You are in a country where people are called Muhajir, Pathans. Your country is so poor that people are worried, you have differences with Afghanistan and a border dispute with Iran. Pakistan is a failed nation,&rdquo; he said. The Hyderabad MP added that some powers will never let India stay in peace. &ldquo;It is time for us to give them a definite response so that this poison of terrorism is put to an end,&rdquo; he said.
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Owaisi said the Pahalgam attack has stirred the entire nation, cutting across classes and communities. &ldquo;We must remain united. Those who are trying to divide Hindus and Muslims at this time, I want to tell them that they are making India weak. If you do Hindu-Muslim after such a terror attack, you must remember that ISI and terrorists in Pakistan will be happy,&rdquo; he said. 
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पहलगाम हमले पर हिंदू-मुस्लिम करने वाले भारत को कमज़ोर कर रहे हैं<a href="https://t.co/eorjS2ojVh">pic.twitter.com/eorjS2ojVh</a>
&mdash; Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) <a href="https://twitter.com/asadowaisi/status/1918670246145122321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
Owaisi, who is a strong critic of the government, has extended full support to the Centre in any action against Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack and has won praise even from his detractors.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pahalgam-terror-attack-pak-politician-says-will-go-to-england-if-india-pak-war-begins-watch-9031875">Pahalgam terror attack: Pak politician says 'will go to England' if India-Pak war begins | WATCH</a> Reacting to reports that Islamabad is vacating terror launchpads in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK) in the fear of Indian retaliation, Owaisi said, &ldquo;If they have vacated, we must go and sit there and stay. If they are taking any action this time, toh ghar mein ghus ke baith jana, khatam (Enter the house and stay, that&rsquo;s it).&rdquo;
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VIDEO | Pahalgam terror attack: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (<a href="https://twitter.com/asadowaisi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@asadowaisi</a>) while addressing a public rally in Bahadurganj, Bihar, says, "Himanshi&rsquo;s husband was killed by these terrorists just six days after their wedding. They devastated our daughter's life, and yet, even in her&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/MvDnU422Qh">pic.twitter.com/MvDnU422Qh</a>
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1918971050987307360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
Addressing a public rally in Bahadurganj, Bihar, on Sunday, Owaisi said, &ldquo;Himanshi&rsquo;s husband was killed by these terrorists just six days after their wedding. They devastated our daughter's life, and yet, even in her grief, she expressed that she does not wish for this tragedy to create hatred towards Muslims or Kashmiris in our country. I hope the government remembers her words. The ones spreading hate are the very people who bring satisfaction to the terrorists. This is the time for India to stand united and not divided by fear or prejudice, but together in strength, to defeat the forces of terror.&rdquo;
Earlier, he had slammed Pakistan politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his outbursts against India and said that the Pakistan People&rsquo;s Party leader must remember that terrorism killed his mother and former PM Benazir Bhutto.

India News: Owaisi addressed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir by his name in a speech to remind him that Indian Muslims rejected Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s message and willingly decided to stay back during the Partition in 1947.

India’s opposition leader and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who has been quite vocal in attacking Pakistan since the April 22 brutal killings of 26 civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has slammed Pakistan’s general over his remarks and said that those speaking ‘nonsense’ don’t know Islam’. He also called Pakistan a ‘failed nation’. Owaisi, who has been hailed for his sharp retorts to the war rhetoric from Pakistan amid the rising tension, addressed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir by name in a speech and said that Indian Muslims rejected Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s message and willingly decided to stay back during the Partition in 1947. Also Read | India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships “I want to tell him that we decided in 1947 that we won’t leave India, we rejected (Muhammad Ali) Jinnah’s message. India was our land, it is our land and Inshallah, will remain our land. Those speaking nonsense in Pakistan, I want to tell them you don’t know Islam, you are deprived of its teachings,” Owaisi said. पाकिस्तान एक नाकाम मुल्क है pic.twitter.com/qXFaMnQEOt — Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) May 3, 2025 He also called out Pakistan for discrimination against Muhajirs (who migrated from India in 1947) and social groups like Pathans. “You are in a country where people are called Muhajir, Pathans. Your country is so poor that people are worried, you have differences with Afghanistan and a border dispute with Iran. Pakistan is a failed nation,” he said. The Hyderabad MP added that some powers will never let India stay in peace. “It is time for us to give them a definite response so that this poison of terrorism is put to an end,” he said. Also Read | India plots double financial strike on Pakistan to stifle terror funding, jittery Islamabad reacts Owaisi said the Pahalgam attack has stirred the entire nation, cutting across classes and communities. “We must remain united. Those who are trying to divide Hindus and Muslims at this time, I want to tell them that they are making India weak. If you do Hindu-Muslim after such a terror attack, you must remember that ISI and terrorists in Pakistan will be happy,” he said. पहलगाम हमले पर हिंदू-मुस्लिम करने वाले भारत को कमज़ोर कर रहे हैंpic.twitter.com/eorjS2ojVh — Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) May 3, 2025 Owaisi, who is a strong critic of the government, has extended full support to the Centre in any action against Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack and has won praise even from his detractors. Also Read | Pahalgam terror attack: Pak politician says 'will go to England' if India-Pak war begins | WATCH Reacting to reports that Islamabad is vacating terror launchpads in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK) in the fear of Indian retaliation, Owaisi said, “If they have vacated, we must go and sit there and stay. If they are taking any action this time, toh ghar mein ghus ke baith jana, khatam (Enter the house and stay, that’s it).” VIDEO | Pahalgam terror attack: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) while addressing a public rally in Bahadurganj, Bihar, says, "Himanshi’s husband was killed by these terrorists just six days after their wedding. They devastated our daughter's life, and yet, even in her… pic.twitter.com/MvDnU422Qh — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2025 Addressing a public rally in Bahadurganj, Bihar, on Sunday, Owaisi said, “Himanshi’s husband was killed by these terrorists just six days after their wedding. They devastated our daughter's life, and yet, even in her grief, she expressed that she does not wish for this tragedy to create hatred towards Muslims or Kashmiris in our country. I hope the government remembers her words. The ones spreading hate are the very people who bring satisfaction to the terrorists. This is the time for India to stand united and not divided by fear or prejudice, but together in strength, to defeat the forces of terror.” Earlier, he had slammed Pakistan politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his outbursts against India and said that the Pakistan People’s Party leader must remember that terrorism killed his mother and former PM Benazir Bhutto.

‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi

Amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, Pakistan's envoy to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali the country will retaliate with 'full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear'. In a bid to curb cross-border terrorism, India has slapped its neighbour with a strict diplomatic response.
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These measures came into effect after the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. About a fortnight later, in an interview with news outlet RT on Saturday (May 3), Jamali said, "There are some other leaked documents whereby it has been decided to strike certain areas of Pakistan. So, that makes us feel that this is going to happen and it&rsquo;s imminent."
The ambassador further emphasised that Pakistan's intelligence has evidence of planned military aggression from India, which accused Islamabad of backing cross-border terrorism on its land. He said, &ldquo;We in Pakistan will use the full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear.&rdquo;
Post the dastardly terror attack that targeted tourists and claimed at least 26 lives in J&amp;K's Pahalgam, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. Jamali said, "Any attempt to usurp the water of the lower riparian, or to stop it, or to divert it would be an act of war against Pakistan and would be responded to with full force of power, including a full spectrum of power."
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The envoy also highlighted that both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers and urged de-escalation. "As the two countries are nuclear powers, there is all the more need to de-escalate the tensions. I think the role of the international community comes in. And in this regard, we expect that powers like China and Russia can participate in those investigations."
India ordered all Pakistani nationals to return and were given 48 hours to do so. All visas sanctioned were cancelled and suspended visa services. New Delhi further reduced the number of Pakistani officials in the country.

The envoy also highlighted that both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers and urged de-escalation. "As the two countries are nuclear powers, there is all the more need to de-escalate the tensions. Pakistan

Amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, Pakistan's envoy to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali the country will retaliate with 'full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear'. In a bid to curb cross-border terrorism, India has slapped its neighbour with a strict diplomatic response. WATCH | Pakistan Economic Crisis: Defence Minister Khwaja Asif claims, 'We are living in a bankrupt nation' These measures came into effect after the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. About a fortnight later, in an interview with news outlet RT on Saturday (May 3), Jamali said, "There are some other leaked documents whereby it has been decided to strike certain areas of Pakistan. So, that makes us feel that this is going to happen and it’s imminent." The ambassador further emphasised that Pakistan's intelligence has evidence of planned military aggression from India, which accused Islamabad of backing cross-border terrorism on its land. He said, “We in Pakistan will use the full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear.” Post the dastardly terror attack that targeted tourists and claimed at least 26 lives in J&K's Pahalgam, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. Jamali said, "Any attempt to usurp the water of the lower riparian, or to stop it, or to divert it would be an act of war against Pakistan and would be responded to with full force of power, including a full spectrum of power." Also read: Exclusive | Possibility of emergency in Pakistan, says Defence Minister Khwaja Asif The envoy also highlighted that both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers and urged de-escalation. "As the two countries are nuclear powers, there is all the more need to de-escalate the tensions. I think the role of the international community comes in. And in this regard, we expect that powers like China and Russia can participate in those investigations." India ordered all Pakistani nationals to return and were given 48 hours to do so. All visas sanctioned were cancelled and suspended visa services. New Delhi further reduced the number of Pakistani officials in the country.

India-Pakistan standoff: Citing 'leaked documents', Pakistan's envoy urges China and Russia to intervene

The tragic and condemnable terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s picturesque town of Pahalgam, claiming 26 innocent lives, has once again thrust Pakistan&rsquo;s long-standing tactic of strategic deception into the spotlight. While India grapples with grief and responds with measured resolve, Islamabad&rsquo;s reaction has been characterised by predictable incoherence: aggressive nuclear rhetoric, fabricated military optics, orchestrated social media disinformation, and diplomatic appeals for international intervention. Together, these actions vividly demonstrate a desperate attempt to deflect accountability, reflecting a profound strategic confusion within Pakistan&rsquo;s establishment. In the immediate aftermath of the terror strike, which claimed the lives of several innocent tourists, Pakistan&rsquo;s state-driven propaganda machinery swiftly sprang into action. What followed was a disturbing spectacle&mdash;a coordinated disinformation campaign across Pakistani social media platforms aimed squarely at deflecting blame, mocking victims, and amplifying false claims designed to undermine India&rsquo;s narrative. The extent and intensity of this coordinated disinformation campaign were laid bare by meticulous analysis. Pakistani social media handles on platform X aggressively circulated hashtags such as #ModiExposed and #IndianFalseFlag. According to detailed OSINT analysis by reputed sources, these hashtags, rapidly trending in Pakistan, were artificially amplified by a limited number of accounts clearly orchestrated to push state-backed narratives. Most disturbingly, the misinformation campaign included grotesque AI-generated videos mocking grieving families and disrespectfully caricaturing Indian leadership, actions that breach basic humanitarian norms and diplomatic decorum.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-india-cracks-the-whip-bans-all-pak-imports-mails-and-parcels-bars-port-access-to-ships-9029491" rel="noopener" target="_blank">India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships</a> Simultaneously, misinformation tactics became more elaborate and malicious. For instance, false rumours were systematically propagated alleging malicious claims, such as the removal of senior Indian military leaders like Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar, and even absurd assertions of an Indian Rafale jet being shot down by Pakistani forces. These outrageous fabrications were swiftly debunked by India&rsquo;s official fact-checking channels like PIB Fact Check, clearly demonstrating India&rsquo;s commitment to transparency and truth against deliberate misinformation. However, beyond these blatant propaganda actions lie even deeper contradictions within Pakistan&rsquo;s strategic messaging. A glaring example emerged where Pakistani journalists, mainstream media and social media prominently featured alleged footage of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir boldly inspecting frontline positions along the Line of Control (LoC). Netizens, prominent journalists and OSINT specialists alike promptly identified the visuals as recycled footage from 2022&mdash;an embarrassing revelation exposing Islamabad&rsquo;s desperation to project military strength amidst dwindling internal confidence in its armed forces. Further compounding this embarrassment was a recent Pakistan Air Force (PAF) propaganda video explicitly designed to showcase military robustness. Ironically, the video prominently displayed visuals from advanced international military assets&mdash;including SpaceX&rsquo;s Falcon 9 rocket launches and S-300 air defence systems, which are not even remotely part of Pakistan&rsquo;s arsenal. Swiftly identified and mocked by OSINT communities and analysts, these glaring missteps severely damaged Pakistan&rsquo;s credibility, reinforcing perceptions of its dependence on borrowed imagery to bolster domestic morale.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-plots-double-financial-strike-on-pakistan-to-stifle-terror-funding-jittery-islamabad-reacts-9027446" rel="noopener" target="_blank">India plots double financial strike on Pakistan to stifle terror funding, jittery Islamabad reacts</a> On the diplomatic front, the chaos was even more pronounced. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi openly escalated rhetoric to nuclear threats, brazenly stating that nuclear options remain viable should Pakistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;existence&rdquo; be threatened. Such overt threats stand in direct contradiction to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif&rsquo;s simultaneous appeals for a &ldquo;neutral, transparent investigation&rdquo; into the terror incident. To add another layer of confusion, Pakistan&rsquo;s Interior Minister vigorously promoted narratives specifically targeting Western audiences with claims of imminent Indian military aggression&mdash;an obvious attempt to elicit urgent international intervention and diplomatic sympathy. This troubling incoherence among Pakistan&rsquo;s civilian and military leadership reveals a serious lack of coordinated strategic communication and highlights internal political fissures. The Pakistani leadership appears fundamentally unsure of its own strategy: simultaneously brandishing threats to domestic audiences and projecting victimhood externally. Such contradictory messages not only undermine diplomatic credibility but also significantly dilute Islamabad&rsquo;s capacity to effectively mobilise international opinion. Adding to these acute contradictions is a long-standing internal morale crisis which has been brewing within Pakistan&rsquo;s military ranks. Such challenges significantly weaken operational readiness and erode morale, leaving Pakistan strategically vulnerable precisely at a time when regional tensions remain high. Compounding these internal security concerns, Islamabad&rsquo;s ongoing military mobilisation in response to perceived Indian threats is rapidly draining its fragile economy. Independent analyses indicate Pakistan incurs millions of dollars daily due to heightened military alert status, exacerbating its already critical economic vulnerabilities, including dwindling foreign exchange reserves and rising external debts. Clearly, Islamabad&rsquo;s current aggressive posture is economically unsustainable. Historically, Pakistan&rsquo;s strategy of provoking incidents through proxies and subsequently pleading for international mediation has been a familiar and increasingly ineffective pattern. In past cases, notably after Uri, Pathankot, and Pulwama, Pakistan consistently followed similar scripts. However, in recent times, the global community, particularly key stakeholders like the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations, has displayed discernible reluctance to engage directly, advocating restraint rather than active mediation. This growing diplomatic isolation further shows Pakistan&rsquo;s declining strategic leverage and reveals Islamabad&rsquo;s desperation to force international engagement through provocations and disinformation.
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In sharp contrast to Pakistan&rsquo;s chaotic narratives, India has maintained commendable strategic maturity and composure. Avoiding inflammatory rhetoric, India&rsquo;s calibrated response post-Pahalgam reflects confidence in diplomatic clarity, operational readiness, and strategic steadiness. This measured Indian response starkly highlights Pakistan&rsquo;s frantic and unsustainable tactics, which increasingly appear born out of insecurity rather than strength. Pakistan&rsquo;s elaborate smoke-and-mirrors propaganda reveals more weakness than strength. Islamabad&rsquo;s coordinated misinformation, contradictory diplomatic signals, the military&rsquo;s moral bankruptcy, and strained economic resources collectively highlight a severe and growing strategic desperation. As India continues to expose and counter this deception effectively, Pakistan&rsquo;s incoherent narratives crumble rapidly under scrutiny. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-jaishankar-hold-talks-with-russian-counterpart-lavrov-in-wake-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-9030202" rel="dofollow">'Perpetrators must be brought to justice': India's Jaishankar hold talks with Russia's Lavrov in wake of Pahalgam terror attack</a> For India, the clear path forward remains steady diplomatic engagement, vigilant military readiness, and proactive transparency in combating disinformation. The international community is increasingly aware of Islamabad&rsquo;s tactics, diminishing their efficacy. Pakistan&rsquo;s strategic confusion today vividly illustrates a fundamental truth: deception and propaganda can never sustainably replace genuine strategic depth or credible military capability. In its attempts to weaponise misinformation and exploit tragedy for propaganda, Pakistan risks falling into its own strategic trap, a reality increasingly clear to observers worldwide.
The author is a Defence &amp; Strategic Affairs Analyst, a media consultant, and author of &lsquo;Kashmir&rsquo;s Death Trap: Tales of Perfidy and Valour.&rsquo;
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Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Opinions & Blogs: The Pakistani leadership appears fundamentally unsure of its own strategy: simultaneously brandishing threats to domestic audiences and projecting victimhood externally.

The tragic and condemnable terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s picturesque town of Pahalgam, claiming 26 innocent lives, has once again thrust Pakistan’s long-standing tactic of strategic deception into the spotlight. While India grapples with grief and responds with measured resolve, Islamabad’s reaction has been characterised by predictable incoherence: aggressive nuclear rhetoric, fabricated military optics, orchestrated social media disinformation, and diplomatic appeals for international intervention. Together, these actions vividly demonstrate a desperate attempt to deflect accountability, reflecting a profound strategic confusion within Pakistan’s establishment. In the immediate aftermath of the terror strike, which claimed the lives of several innocent tourists, Pakistan’s state-driven propaganda machinery swiftly sprang into action. What followed was a disturbing spectacle—a coordinated disinformation campaign across Pakistani social media platforms aimed squarely at deflecting blame, mocking victims, and amplifying false claims designed to undermine India’s narrative. The extent and intensity of this coordinated disinformation campaign were laid bare by meticulous analysis. Pakistani social media handles on platform X aggressively circulated hashtags such as #ModiExposed and #IndianFalseFlag. According to detailed OSINT analysis by reputed sources, these hashtags, rapidly trending in Pakistan, were artificially amplified by a limited number of accounts clearly orchestrated to push state-backed narratives. Most disturbingly, the misinformation campaign included grotesque AI-generated videos mocking grieving families and disrespectfully caricaturing Indian leadership, actions that breach basic humanitarian norms and diplomatic decorum. Also Read | India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships Simultaneously, misinformation tactics became more elaborate and malicious. For instance, false rumours were systematically propagated alleging malicious claims, such as the removal of senior Indian military leaders like Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Suchindra Kumar, and even absurd assertions of an Indian Rafale jet being shot down by Pakistani forces. These outrageous fabrications were swiftly debunked by India’s official fact-checking channels like PIB Fact Check, clearly demonstrating India’s commitment to transparency and truth against deliberate misinformation. However, beyond these blatant propaganda actions lie even deeper contradictions within Pakistan’s strategic messaging. A glaring example emerged where Pakistani journalists, mainstream media and social media prominently featured alleged footage of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir boldly inspecting frontline positions along the Line of Control (LoC). Netizens, prominent journalists and OSINT specialists alike promptly identified the visuals as recycled footage from 2022—an embarrassing revelation exposing Islamabad’s desperation to project military strength amidst dwindling internal confidence in its armed forces. Further compounding this embarrassment was a recent Pakistan Air Force (PAF) propaganda video explicitly designed to showcase military robustness. Ironically, the video prominently displayed visuals from advanced international military assets—including SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launches and S-300 air defence systems, which are not even remotely part of Pakistan’s arsenal. Swiftly identified and mocked by OSINT communities and analysts, these glaring missteps severely damaged Pakistan’s credibility, reinforcing perceptions of its dependence on borrowed imagery to bolster domestic morale. Also Read | India plots double financial strike on Pakistan to stifle terror funding, jittery Islamabad reacts On the diplomatic front, the chaos was even more pronounced. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi openly escalated rhetoric to nuclear threats, brazenly stating that nuclear options remain viable should Pakistan’s “existence” be threatened. Such overt threats stand in direct contradiction to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s simultaneous appeals for a “neutral, transparent investigation” into the terror incident. To add another layer of confusion, Pakistan’s Interior Minister vigorously promoted narratives specifically targeting Western audiences with claims of imminent Indian military aggression—an obvious attempt to elicit urgent international intervention and diplomatic sympathy. This troubling incoherence among Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership reveals a serious lack of coordinated strategic communication and highlights internal political fissures. The Pakistani leadership appears fundamentally unsure of its own strategy: simultaneously brandishing threats to domestic audiences and projecting victimhood externally. Such contradictory messages not only undermine diplomatic credibility but also significantly dilute Islamabad’s capacity to effectively mobilise international opinion. Adding to these acute contradictions is a long-standing internal morale crisis which has been brewing within Pakistan’s military ranks. Such challenges significantly weaken operational readiness and erode morale, leaving Pakistan strategically vulnerable precisely at a time when regional tensions remain high. Compounding these internal security concerns, Islamabad’s ongoing military mobilisation in response to perceived Indian threats is rapidly draining its fragile economy. Independent analyses indicate Pakistan incurs millions of dollars daily due to heightened military alert status, exacerbating its already critical economic vulnerabilities, including dwindling foreign exchange reserves and rising external debts. Clearly, Islamabad’s current aggressive posture is economically unsustainable. Historically, Pakistan’s strategy of provoking incidents through proxies and subsequently pleading for international mediation has been a familiar and increasingly ineffective pattern. In past cases, notably after Uri, Pathankot, and Pulwama, Pakistan consistently followed similar scripts. However, in recent times, the global community, particularly key stakeholders like the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations, has displayed discernible reluctance to engage directly, advocating restraint rather than active mediation. This growing diplomatic isolation further shows Pakistan’s declining strategic leverage and reveals Islamabad’s desperation to force international engagement through provocations and disinformation. Also Read | Bangladeshi Islamists protest interim govt’s proposal for women’s rights In sharp contrast to Pakistan’s chaotic narratives, India has maintained commendable strategic maturity and composure. Avoiding inflammatory rhetoric, India’s calibrated response post-Pahalgam reflects confidence in diplomatic clarity, operational readiness, and strategic steadiness. This measured Indian response starkly highlights Pakistan’s frantic and unsustainable tactics, which increasingly appear born out of insecurity rather than strength. Pakistan’s elaborate smoke-and-mirrors propaganda reveals more weakness than strength. Islamabad’s coordinated misinformation, contradictory diplomatic signals, the military’s moral bankruptcy, and strained economic resources collectively highlight a severe and growing strategic desperation. As India continues to expose and counter this deception effectively, Pakistan’s incoherent narratives crumble rapidly under scrutiny. Also Read | 'Perpetrators must be brought to justice': India's Jaishankar hold talks with Russia's Lavrov in wake of Pahalgam terror attack For India, the clear path forward remains steady diplomatic engagement, vigilant military readiness, and proactive transparency in combating disinformation. The international community is increasingly aware of Islamabad’s tactics, diminishing their efficacy. Pakistan’s strategic confusion today vividly illustrates a fundamental truth: deception and propaganda can never sustainably replace genuine strategic depth or credible military capability. In its attempts to weaponise misinformation and exploit tragedy for propaganda, Pakistan risks falling into its own strategic trap, a reality increasingly clear to observers worldwide. The author is a Defence & Strategic Affairs Analyst, a media consultant, and author of ‘Kashmir’s Death Trap: Tales of Perfidy and Valour.’ Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Pakistan’s smoke and mirrors: How Islamabad’s military propaganda is unravelling and crumbling

India has imposed a complete ban on imports from Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, citing national security concerns. 
In a notification issued on Saturday (May 03), the Ministry of Commerce said, &ldquo;Direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan&hellip; shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders.&rdquo; The government stressed that any exceptions would need prior approval.
This is the first in a series of steps India is taking after 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen were killed in a terror strike linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba on April 22.
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<h2>Trade halted and ports closed to Pakistani ships</h2>
India followed up the import ban with another strong measure, barring ships from Pakistan from docking at any Indian ports. It also ordered that no Indian-flagged vessels are to visit Pakistani ports. The Ministry of Shipping said the move was made in the interest of &ldquo;ensuring the safety of Indian assets, cargo and connected infrastructure.&rdquo;
These steps are seen as a major escalation in trade restrictions. The Wagah-Attari border crossing had already been shut, which was the last operational route for goods from Pakistan into India.
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<h2>Incoming mail and parcels suspended</h2>
India&rsquo;s third move on Saturday was to suspend all inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan. According to an official order, &ldquo;Government of India has decided to suspend exchange of all categories of inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes.&rdquo;
<h2>Pakistan&rsquo;s missile test seen as a provocation</h2>
While India was announcing its new measures, Pakistan claimed it had successfully tested a 450 km-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Abdali. The test was part of what Pakistan called &ldquo;Exercise INDUS.&rdquo;
Pakistan&rsquo;s military said the launch was meant to confirm the operational readiness of its forces and validate the missile&rsquo;s enhanced manoeuvrability and navigation systems.
Indian officials, however, called the timing &ldquo;a dangerous escalation.&rdquo;
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<h2>India&rsquo;s earlier measures against Pakistan</h2>
In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India had already taken several strong steps, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, revoking most Pakistani visas, and halting cross-border trade routes. The water treaty suspension in particular rattled Pakistan, which called it an &ldquo;act of war.&rdquo;
Islamabad responded by shutting its airspace to Indian airlines and threatened to suspend all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement that outlines the Line of Control.
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<h2>Modi gives military full freedom to respond</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with the armed forces earlier in the week, where he gave them full operational freedom to choose the &ldquo;mode, targets, and timing&rdquo; of India&rsquo;s response to the Pahalgam attack.

India news: In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India had already taken several strong steps, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, revoking most Pakistani visas, and halting cross-border trade routes. Pakistan

India has imposed a complete ban on imports from Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, citing national security concerns. In a notification issued on Saturday (May 03), the Ministry of Commerce said, “Direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan… shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders.” The government stressed that any exceptions would need prior approval. This is the first in a series of steps India is taking after 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen were killed in a terror strike linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba on April 22. Also read: 'Perpetrators must be brought to justice': India's Jaishankar hold talks with Russia's Lavrov in wake of Pahalgam terror attack Trade halted and ports closed to Pakistani ships India followed up the import ban with another strong measure, barring ships from Pakistan from docking at any Indian ports. It also ordered that no Indian-flagged vessels are to visit Pakistani ports. The Ministry of Shipping said the move was made in the interest of “ensuring the safety of Indian assets, cargo and connected infrastructure.” These steps are seen as a major escalation in trade restrictions. The Wagah-Attari border crossing had already been shut, which was the last operational route for goods from Pakistan into India. Also read: Pahalgam terror attack: J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses J&K situation Incoming mail and parcels suspended India’s third move on Saturday was to suspend all inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan. According to an official order, “Government of India has decided to suspend exchange of all categories of inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes.” Pakistan’s missile test seen as a provocation While India was announcing its new measures, Pakistan claimed it had successfully tested a 450 km-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Abdali. The test was part of what Pakistan called “Exercise INDUS.” Pakistan’s military said the launch was meant to confirm the operational readiness of its forces and validate the missile’s enhanced manoeuvrability and navigation systems. Indian officials, however, called the timing “a dangerous escalation.” Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? India’s earlier measures against Pakistan In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India had already taken several strong steps, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, revoking most Pakistani visas, and halting cross-border trade routes. The water treaty suspension in particular rattled Pakistan, which called it an “act of war.” Islamabad responded by shutting its airspace to Indian airlines and threatened to suspend all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement that outlines the Line of Control. Also read: 'Will go hungry, but get the bomb’: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India Modi gives military full freedom to respond Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with the armed forces earlier in the week, where he gave them full operational freedom to choose the “mode, targets, and timing” of India’s response to the Pahalgam attack.

No goods, no ships, no mail: India’s 3-point crackdown on Pakistan in wake of Pahalgam terror attack

India continued its offensive against Pakistan on Saturday and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack.
India imposed an immediate ban on all direct and indirect import of goods from Pakistan with immediate effect &ldquo;in the interest of national security and public policy&rdquo;. The decision was announced via a notification of the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) and has been incorporated into the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The new FTP provision says, &ldquo;Direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect until further orders.&rdquo;&nbsp; Any exception will require explicit approval from the government, it added.
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In another decision with economic consequences, New Delhi has barred all Pakistani-flag-bearing ships from entering any Indian ports to &ldquo;ensure the safety of Indian assets, cargo, and connected infrastructure&rdquo;.&nbsp;
&ldquo;A ship bearing the flag of Pakistan shall not be allowed to visit any Indian port. An Indian flag ship shall not visit any Ports of Pakistan. This order is issued to ensure the safety of Indian assets, cargo, and connected infrastructure in the public interest and for the interest of Indian shipping. Any exemption or dispensation from this order shall be examined and decided on a case-by-case basis,&rdquo; it said.
<h2>Actions to have severe impact on Pakistan economy&nbsp;</h2>
Usually India has a trade surplus with Pakistan. Between April and January 2024&ndash;25, imports from Pakistan included fruits and nuts ($0.08 million), specific oilseeds and medicinal plants (USD 0.26 million), and organic chemicals. India&rsquo;s exports to Pakistan in April-January 2024-25 stood at USD 447.65 million, said a report of the news agency PTI.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/another-admission-of-supporting-terrorists-bilawal-bhutto-says-pakistan-has-a-past-days-after-ishaq-dar-backed-trf-9024913" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers</a> In 2023&ndash;24, exports totalled USD 1.18 billion, while imports stood at USD 2.88 million. The Attari-Wagah border saw trade worth Rs 3,886.53 crore in 2023-24. Suspension of exports from India will create a shortage of goods in Pakistan, which will push up prices, while the halt of imports will also hit Islamabad and have a severe economic impact on small traders and manufacturers.
Currently, India&rsquo;s forex reserves exceed $688 billion, while Pakistan has just over $15 billion.
<h2>India suspends exchange of all inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan</h2>
The Union government on Saturday suspended the exchange of all categories of mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes. &ldquo;The Government of India has decided to suspend the exchange of all categories of inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes,&rdquo; a public notice issued by the department of posts said.
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At least 26 civilians, including a Nepalese tourist and a local pony operator, were brutally killed by terrorists in the Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.&nbsp; India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of harbouring terrorists and providing them a safe haven across the border.&nbsp;
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India News: Suspension of exports from India will create a shortage of goods in Pakistan, which will push up prices, while the halt of imports will also hit Islamabad and have a severe economic impact on small traders and manufacturers.

India continued its offensive against Pakistan on Saturday and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack. India imposed an immediate ban on all direct and indirect import of goods from Pakistan with immediate effect “in the interest of national security and public policy”. The decision was announced via a notification of the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) and has been incorporated into the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. The new FTP provision says, “Direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect until further orders.” Any exception will require explicit approval from the government, it added. Also Read | India plots double financial strike on Pakistan to stifle terror funding, jittery Islamabad reacts In another decision with economic consequences, New Delhi has barred all Pakistani-flag-bearing ships from entering any Indian ports to “ensure the safety of Indian assets, cargo, and connected infrastructure”. “A ship bearing the flag of Pakistan shall not be allowed to visit any Indian port. An Indian flag ship shall not visit any Ports of Pakistan. This order is issued to ensure the safety of Indian assets, cargo, and connected infrastructure in the public interest and for the interest of Indian shipping. Any exemption or dispensation from this order shall be examined and decided on a case-by-case basis,” it said. Actions to have severe impact on Pakistan economy Usually India has a trade surplus with Pakistan. Between April and January 2024–25, imports from Pakistan included fruits and nuts ($0.08 million), specific oilseeds and medicinal plants (USD 0.26 million), and organic chemicals. India’s exports to Pakistan in April-January 2024-25 stood at USD 447.65 million, said a report of the news agency PTI. Also Read | Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers In 2023–24, exports totalled USD 1.18 billion, while imports stood at USD 2.88 million. The Attari-Wagah border saw trade worth Rs 3,886.53 crore in 2023-24. Suspension of exports from India will create a shortage of goods in Pakistan, which will push up prices, while the halt of imports will also hit Islamabad and have a severe economic impact on small traders and manufacturers. Currently, India’s forex reserves exceed $688 billion, while Pakistan has just over $15 billion. India suspends exchange of all inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan The Union government on Saturday suspended the exchange of all categories of mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes. “The Government of India has decided to suspend the exchange of all categories of inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan through air and surface routes,” a public notice issued by the department of posts said. WATCH | IAF conducts take-off and landing exercises of Rafale, Jaguar on Ganga Expressway At least 26 civilians, including a Nepalese tourist and a local pony operator, were brutally killed by terrorists in the Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of harbouring terrorists and providing them a safe haven across the border.

India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships

Following the Pahalgam terror attack in India&rsquo;s Kashmir late last month, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, former India captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-gavaskar?page=2" rel="dofollow">Sunil Gavaskar</a> cast massive doubts over Pakistan&rsquo;s participation in the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/asia-cup-2025" rel="dofollow">Asia Cup 2025</a>, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka later this year.
On April 22, several terrorists opened fire at the tourists present in the Baisaran Valley in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. India robustly responded to Pakistan by suspending the Indus Valley Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning. On the cricketing front, India vowed not to play against Pakistan in bilaterals anytime soon.
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Meanwhile, in a chat with India Today, Gavaskar said the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci" rel="dofollow">BCCI</a>&rsquo;s stance remains the same as that of the Indian government; as things stand, they are highly unlikely to play any cricket - bilateral or global, with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;
Gavaskar said Pakistan's participation in the Asia Cup 2025 remains under massive doubt, should the situation remain the same or fail to get any better.
"BCCI's stance has always been what the government of India tells them to do. So I don't think it would be any different when it comes to the Asia Cup. India and Sri Lanka are the hosts for this particular edition of the Asia Cup, so it depends on whether things have changed at all, but if things haven't changed, I can't see Pakistan now being part of the Asia Cup, which is going to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka," Gavaskar said.
<h2>India&rsquo;s exit could blow up ACC</h2>
The former India opener also claimed that if India decide against hosting and playing the Asia Cup 2025 because of Pakistan&rsquo;s participation, then the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) could end, especially considering that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is its head.&nbsp;
"I don't know how it will be. It might be that the Asian Cricket Council could well be disbanded, and you could just have a three-nation tour that could well have a three-nation tournament or a four-nation tournament with maybe Hong Kong or the UAE being invited. So that could well happen, the Asian Cricket Council could well be disbanded. But I think it is dependent on what happens in the next couple of months," said Gavaskar.
"It could well happen that India decides to pull out of the Asian Cricket Council that could well happen. We can say look we're going to have a 4-nation tournament or a 5-nation tournament in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, and it could well be that if the tournament is held in Bangladesh, the tournament is held in Sri Lanka, but obviously India is going to be the host, then India will host it in India," he added.

Gavaskar said Pakistan's participation in the Asia Cup 2025 remains under massive doubt, should the situation remain the same. India news Sports Cricket

Following the Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir late last month, where Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight, all tourists from India and abroad, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar cast massive doubts over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka later this year. On April 22, several terrorists opened fire at the tourists present in the Baisaran Valley in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. India robustly responded to Pakistan by suspending the Indus Valley Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning. On the cricketing front, India vowed not to play against Pakistan in bilaterals anytime soon. Also read | IPL 2025: Shubman Gill loses cool at umpires during SRH tie for debatable DRS call, again – WATCH Meanwhile, in a chat with India Today, Gavaskar said the BCCI’s stance remains the same as that of the Indian government; as things stand, they are highly unlikely to play any cricket - bilateral or global, with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Gavaskar said Pakistan's participation in the Asia Cup 2025 remains under massive doubt, should the situation remain the same or fail to get any better. "BCCI's stance has always been what the government of India tells them to do. So I don't think it would be any different when it comes to the Asia Cup. India and Sri Lanka are the hosts for this particular edition of the Asia Cup, so it depends on whether things have changed at all, but if things haven't changed, I can't see Pakistan now being part of the Asia Cup, which is going to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka," Gavaskar said. India’s exit could blow up ACC The former India opener also claimed that if India decide against hosting and playing the Asia Cup 2025 because of Pakistan’s participation, then the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) could end, especially considering that PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is its head. "I don't know how it will be. It might be that the Asian Cricket Council could well be disbanded, and you could just have a three-nation tour that could well have a three-nation tournament or a four-nation tournament with maybe Hong Kong or the UAE being invited. So that could well happen, the Asian Cricket Council could well be disbanded. But I think it is dependent on what happens in the next couple of months," said Gavaskar. "It could well happen that India decides to pull out of the Asian Cricket Council that could well happen. We can say look we're going to have a 4-nation tournament or a 5-nation tournament in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, and it could well be that if the tournament is held in Bangladesh, the tournament is held in Sri Lanka, but obviously India is going to be the host, then India will host it in India," he added.

Gavaskar casts doubts over Pakistan’s participation in Asia Cup 2025 after Pahalgam terror attack

India has opened a multi-dimensional front against Pakistan in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam and is strategically planning twin financial strikes on Islamabad to throttle support for cross-border terrorism. As per sources. India is initiating steps to actively pursue getting Pakistan back onto the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Besides, India has also raised concerns with the International Monetary Fund over its $7 billion aid package to Pakistan, alleging misuse of funds for terror-related activities. The deal for the three-year aid package was finalised in July 2024.
India has asked the IMF to review loans disbursed to Pakistan, said a Reuters report on Friday, citing an Indian government source. Pakistan secured a $7 billion bailout programme from the IMF last year and was granted a new $1.3 billion climate resilience loan in March. The programme is critical for Pakistan, which said it has stabilised under the bailout that helped it stave off a default threat.
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The IMF Executive Board will meet on May 9 to discuss Pakistan&rsquo;s staff-level agreement for a new arrangement, along with the first review of Pakistan&rsquo;s ongoing bailout programme, the global lender said earlier this week.
Reacting to the reports, Khurram Shehzad, adviser to Pakistan&rsquo;s finance minister told Dawn on Friday that the country&rsquo;s IMF programme was &ldquo;completely on track&rdquo;. He said that they conducted &ldquo;very productive meetings&rdquo; with the IMF, World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and other International Financial Institutions. &ldquo;While in the spring meetings in DC, we did about 70 meetings within (a) span of six days,&rdquo; he said.
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Pakistan was put on the 'grey list' of the global money laundering and terror financing watchdog in June 2018.&nbsp; Islamabad was taken off the list in October 2022 after it committed to curbing terror funding and it jailed, fined, and confiscated assets of individuals linked to terror groups. If reinstated, the FATF grey list status will increase scrutiny on Pakistan&rsquo;s financial dealings, potentially restricting foreign investments and capital inflows into the country. India is likely to engage with key FATF member states in the coming weeks to garner support for its move ahead of the next plenary session. The plenary is the decision-making body of the FATF, which consists of 40 member states. The plenary usually meets thrice a year, in February, June, and October. Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-attack-mastermind-masood-azhar-makes-first-address-in-20-years-vows-to-renew-operations-against-india-781772" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar makes first address in 20 years, vows to renew operations&nbsp;against&nbsp;India</a>
India has already taken a host of punitive measures against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that left 25 tourists and a local dead.&nbsp; Apart from downgrading diplomatic relations with Pakistan, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Integrated Check Post at the Attari-Wagah border, cancelled visa services for Pakistani nationals and closed its airspace to Pakistani flights. The Centre has also banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels and blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistanis.
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India News | Pakistan: If reinstated, the FATF grey list status will increase scrutiny on Pakistan’s financial dealings, potentially restricting foreign investments and capital inflows into the country.

India has opened a multi-dimensional front against Pakistan in the aftermath of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam and is strategically planning twin financial strikes on Islamabad to throttle support for cross-border terrorism. As per sources. India is initiating steps to actively pursue getting Pakistan back onto the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Besides, India has also raised concerns with the International Monetary Fund over its $7 billion aid package to Pakistan, alleging misuse of funds for terror-related activities. The deal for the three-year aid package was finalised in July 2024. India has asked the IMF to review loans disbursed to Pakistan, said a Reuters report on Friday, citing an Indian government source. Pakistan secured a $7 billion bailout programme from the IMF last year and was granted a new $1.3 billion climate resilience loan in March. The programme is critical for Pakistan, which said it has stabilised under the bailout that helped it stave off a default threat. Also Read | Pakistan PM's call for 'credible' probe into Pahalgam terror attack rings hollow amid back-to-back admissions of terror links The IMF Executive Board will meet on May 9 to discuss Pakistan’s staff-level agreement for a new arrangement, along with the first review of Pakistan’s ongoing bailout programme, the global lender said earlier this week. Reacting to the reports, Khurram Shehzad, adviser to Pakistan’s finance minister told Dawn on Friday that the country’s IMF programme was “completely on track”. He said that they conducted “very productive meetings” with the IMF, World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and other International Financial Institutions. “While in the spring meetings in DC, we did about 70 meetings within (a) span of six days,” he said. Also Read | Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers Pakistan was put on the 'grey list' of the global money laundering and terror financing watchdog in June 2018. Islamabad was taken off the list in October 2022 after it committed to curbing terror funding and it jailed, fined, and confiscated assets of individuals linked to terror groups. If reinstated, the FATF grey list status will increase scrutiny on Pakistan’s financial dealings, potentially restricting foreign investments and capital inflows into the country. India is likely to engage with key FATF member states in the coming weeks to garner support for its move ahead of the next plenary session. The plenary is the decision-making body of the FATF, which consists of 40 member states. The plenary usually meets thrice a year, in February, June, and October. Also Read | Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar makes first address in 20 years, vows to renew operations against India India has already taken a host of punitive measures against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack that left 25 tourists and a local dead. Apart from downgrading diplomatic relations with Pakistan, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Integrated Check Post at the Attari-Wagah border, cancelled visa services for Pakistani nationals and closed its airspace to Pakistani flights. The Centre has also banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels and blocked the Instagram accounts of several Pakistanis. WATCH | IAF conducts take-off and landing exercises of Rafale, Jaguar on Ganga Expressway

India plots double financial strike on Pakistan to stifle terror funding, jittery Islamabad reacts

The Indian Navy&rsquo;s deployment of INS Vikrant, its indigenous aircraft carrier, alongside the stealthy Kalvari-class submarines following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, has reshaped the strategic landscape in the Arabian Sea. With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, this formidable combination signals India&rsquo;s naval dominance and its intent to deter its western neighbour. A key question arises: can the Kalvari-class submarines carry nuclear warheads, and how does this capability&mdash;or lack thereof&mdash;strengthen India&rsquo;s deterrence against Pakistan? This article explores the Kalvari submarines&rsquo; armament, their role in India&rsquo;s naval strategy, and how they, alongside INS Vikrant, create a powerful deterrent, all while clarifying the nuclear question.
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The Kalvari-class submarines, built under Project 75 with French collaboration, are diesel-electric stealth platforms designed for silent, undetectable operations. These submarines, including INS Kalvari, INS Vagir, and the recently commissioned INS Vagsheer, are equipped with Exocet SM-39 anti-ship missiles, which have a 70 km range and carry a 165 kg conventional warhead. A single missile can sink a 3,000-tonne ship or destroy critical infrastructure like Pakistan&rsquo;s Karachi or Gwadar ports. Additionally, they can deploy up to 30 naval mines to disrupt maritime routes and carry SUT torpedoes for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. However, there is no official confirmation or credible evidence that Kalvari-class submarines are designed to carry nuclear warheads. These submarines are primarily conventional platforms optimised for anti-ship, anti-submarine, and mine-laying roles. India&rsquo;s nuclear-capable submarine assets are limited to its Arihant-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), like INS Arihant and INS Arighat, which carry K-15 Sagarika or K-4 missiles with nuclear warheads. The Kalvari-class, being smaller diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs), lack the infrastructure, such as vertical launch systems or missile tubes, needed for nuclear ballistic or cruise missiles.
This distinction is critical. While the Kalvari submarines do not contribute to India&rsquo;s nuclear triad, their conventional firepower is a significant deterrent. Their ability to stealthily approach Pakistan&rsquo;s coastline, strike naval assets, or blockade ports like Karachi, which handles over 60% of Pakistan&rsquo;s trade, poses a severe economic and military threat. By deploying mines or sinking ships, these submarines can choke Pakistan&rsquo;s supply lines, disrupting oil imports and exports. This capability, combined with their near-undetectable nature, creates a psychological and strategic advantage, forcing Pakistan&rsquo;s navy to rethink its maritime strategy.
INS Vikrant amplifies this deterrence. Operating 600&ndash;700 km from Pakistan&rsquo;s coast, Vikrant is a floating airbase with MiG-29K jets capable of striking targets 800 km away, Kamov-31 helicopters for early warning, and HAL Dhruv for anti-submarine roles. Protected by Barak-8 missiles and advanced EL/M-2248 MF-STAR radars, Vikrant is a tough target. Its Carrier Battle Group, including Kolkata-class destroyers, Talwar-class frigates, and Kalvari submarines, forms a multi-layered shield and sword. While Vikrant&rsquo;s aircraft are not nuclear-capable, their precision strikes can target Pakistan&rsquo;s coastal infrastructure or naval bases, complementing the submarines&rsquo; covert operations. Together, they dominate the Arabian Sea, projecting power without needing nuclear escalation.
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Pakistan&rsquo;s navy pales in comparison. Its ageing Agosta 90B submarines and limited frigates struggle against India&rsquo;s modern fleet. The upcoming Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, meant to rival the Kalvari-class, are not yet fully operational. Satellite imagery from April 2025 showed most Pakistani submarines docked, highlighting their vulnerability. Pakistan&rsquo;s reliance on Chinese and Turkish upgrades also risks supply chain issues, unlike India&rsquo;s growing indigenous capabilities. A naval blockade by India could cripple Pakistan&rsquo;s economy, as Karachi&rsquo;s disruption would halt trade, creating domestic pressure on Islamabad.
The deterrence lies in India&rsquo;s ability to dominate without nuclear weapons. The Kalvari submarines&rsquo; conventional strikes and Vikrant&rsquo;s air superiority create a credible threat of overwhelming retaliation if Pakistan escalates tensions. Posts on X after Vikrant&rsquo;s deployment noted Pakistan&rsquo;s unease, with Islamabad conducting missile tests in the Arabian Sea as a show of defiance. Yet, these tests underscore Pakistan&rsquo;s limited ability to counter India&rsquo;s naval edge. Economically, a blockade could devastate Pakistan, while diplomatically, India&rsquo;s naval presence signals to China, Pakistan&rsquo;s ally, that New Delhi controls the Indian Ocean Region.
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Risks remain. Pakistan&rsquo;s C-802A and SMASH missiles could threaten Vikrant, though its defences mitigate this. Pakistan&rsquo;s future submarine upgrades with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) may narrow the gap, but India&rsquo;s plan to retrofit Kalvari submarines with indigenous AIP by late 2025 will maintain its lead. X users have raised concerns about Vikrant&rsquo;s vulnerability, but its escorts and mobility reduce risks.
In conclusion, while Kalvari-class submarines do not carry nuclear warheads, their conventional capabilities, paired with INS Vikrant&rsquo;s dominance, create a robust deterrent against Pakistan. By threatening economic lifelines, controlling the seas, and projecting power, India ensures Pakistan hesitates to provoke further. This naval strategy, rooted in stealth, precision, and overwhelming force, proves that deterrence need not rely on nuclear might&mdash;it thrives on strategic dominance.
(Girish Linganna, the author of this article, is an award-winning Science Writer and a Defence, Aerospace &amp; Political Analyst based in Bengaluru. He is also Director of ADD Engineering Components, India, Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany. You can reach him at: girishlinganna@gmail.com)
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(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Opinions & Blogs: The deterrence lies in India’s ability to dominate without nuclear weapons. The Kalvari submarines’ conventional strikes and Vikrant’s air superiority create a credible threat of overwhelming retaliation if Pakistan escalates tensions.

The Indian Navy’s deployment of INS Vikrant, its indigenous aircraft carrier, alongside the stealthy Kalvari-class submarines following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, has reshaped the strategic landscape in the Arabian Sea. With tensions escalating between India and Pakistan, this formidable combination signals India’s naval dominance and its intent to deter its western neighbour. A key question arises: can the Kalvari-class submarines carry nuclear warheads, and how does this capability—or lack thereof—strengthen India’s deterrence against Pakistan? This article explores the Kalvari submarines’ armament, their role in India’s naval strategy, and how they, alongside INS Vikrant, create a powerful deterrent, all while clarifying the nuclear question. Also Read | Canadian elections: Liberals’ victory has implications for many, including themselves The Kalvari-class submarines, built under Project 75 with French collaboration, are diesel-electric stealth platforms designed for silent, undetectable operations. These submarines, including INS Kalvari, INS Vagir, and the recently commissioned INS Vagsheer, are equipped with Exocet SM-39 anti-ship missiles, which have a 70 km range and carry a 165 kg conventional warhead. A single missile can sink a 3,000-tonne ship or destroy critical infrastructure like Pakistan’s Karachi or Gwadar ports. Additionally, they can deploy up to 30 naval mines to disrupt maritime routes and carry SUT torpedoes for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. However, there is no official confirmation or credible evidence that Kalvari-class submarines are designed to carry nuclear warheads. These submarines are primarily conventional platforms optimised for anti-ship, anti-submarine, and mine-laying roles. India’s nuclear-capable submarine assets are limited to its Arihant-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), like INS Arihant and INS Arighat, which carry K-15 Sagarika or K-4 missiles with nuclear warheads. The Kalvari-class, being smaller diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs), lack the infrastructure, such as vertical launch systems or missile tubes, needed for nuclear ballistic or cruise missiles. This distinction is critical. While the Kalvari submarines do not contribute to India’s nuclear triad, their conventional firepower is a significant deterrent. Their ability to stealthily approach Pakistan’s coastline, strike naval assets, or blockade ports like Karachi, which handles over 60% of Pakistan’s trade, poses a severe economic and military threat. By deploying mines or sinking ships, these submarines can choke Pakistan’s supply lines, disrupting oil imports and exports. This capability, combined with their near-undetectable nature, creates a psychological and strategic advantage, forcing Pakistan’s navy to rethink its maritime strategy. INS Vikrant amplifies this deterrence. Operating 600–700 km from Pakistan’s coast, Vikrant is a floating airbase with MiG-29K jets capable of striking targets 800 km away, Kamov-31 helicopters for early warning, and HAL Dhruv for anti-submarine roles. Protected by Barak-8 missiles and advanced EL/M-2248 MF-STAR radars, Vikrant is a tough target. Its Carrier Battle Group, including Kolkata-class destroyers, Talwar-class frigates, and Kalvari submarines, forms a multi-layered shield and sword. While Vikrant’s aircraft are not nuclear-capable, their precision strikes can target Pakistan’s coastal infrastructure or naval bases, complementing the submarines’ covert operations. Together, they dominate the Arabian Sea, projecting power without needing nuclear escalation. Also Read | Pahalgam terror strike: Calculated strategy or suicidal gamble by Pakistan Pakistan’s navy pales in comparison. Its ageing Agosta 90B submarines and limited frigates struggle against India’s modern fleet. The upcoming Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines, meant to rival the Kalvari-class, are not yet fully operational. Satellite imagery from April 2025 showed most Pakistani submarines docked, highlighting their vulnerability. Pakistan’s reliance on Chinese and Turkish upgrades also risks supply chain issues, unlike India’s growing indigenous capabilities. A naval blockade by India could cripple Pakistan’s economy, as Karachi’s disruption would halt trade, creating domestic pressure on Islamabad. The deterrence lies in India’s ability to dominate without nuclear weapons. The Kalvari submarines’ conventional strikes and Vikrant’s air superiority create a credible threat of overwhelming retaliation if Pakistan escalates tensions. Posts on X after Vikrant’s deployment noted Pakistan’s unease, with Islamabad conducting missile tests in the Arabian Sea as a show of defiance. Yet, these tests underscore Pakistan’s limited ability to counter India’s naval edge. Economically, a blockade could devastate Pakistan, while diplomatically, India’s naval presence signals to China, Pakistan’s ally, that New Delhi controls the Indian Ocean Region. Also Read | Germany’s far-right party AfD labelled as ‘extremist organisation’ by spy agency BfV, ban threat looms Risks remain. Pakistan’s C-802A and SMASH missiles could threaten Vikrant, though its defences mitigate this. Pakistan’s future submarine upgrades with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) may narrow the gap, but India’s plan to retrofit Kalvari submarines with indigenous AIP by late 2025 will maintain its lead. X users have raised concerns about Vikrant’s vulnerability, but its escorts and mobility reduce risks. In conclusion, while Kalvari-class submarines do not carry nuclear warheads, their conventional capabilities, paired with INS Vikrant’s dominance, create a robust deterrent against Pakistan. By threatening economic lifelines, controlling the seas, and projecting power, India ensures Pakistan hesitates to provoke further. This naval strategy, rooted in stealth, precision, and overwhelming force, proves that deterrence need not rely on nuclear might—it thrives on strategic dominance. (Girish Linganna, the author of this article, is an award-winning Science Writer and a Defence, Aerospace & Political Analyst based in Bengaluru. He is also Director of ADD Engineering Components, India, Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany. You can reach him at: girishlinganna@gmail.com) (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Beneath the waves, above the seas: Is India’s Kalvari-Vikrant duo Pakistan’s worst nightmare?

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Following diplomatic actions against Pakistan, the Indian government "contemplating some military action," said Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lt General (retd) DS Hooda. In other news, US President Donald Trump said that China is doing "very poorly" due to tariffs. Meanwhile, the US economy saw a contraction during the first quarter of 2025, marking the first such decline in three years. Click on the headlines for more When will India attack Pakistan? LT Gen (retd) DS Hooda speaks on the possibility of military action After taking diplomatic stance against Pakistan like closing the Attari border, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and degrading diplomatic ties, the Indian government seems to be planning something concrete in terms of military action. In an interview with WION, Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command, Lt General (retd) DS Hooda said India is "contemplating some military action." ‘China getting absolutely hammered’: Trump says Beijing doing ‘very poorly’ due to US tariffs During a cabinet meeting on Wednesday (Apr 30), US President Donald Trump said that he doesn’t want China to “suffer” cause of tariffs, adding that China is doing “very poorly” right now. Biden 'overhang' or Trump's tariffs? US economy shrinks first time in 3 years, Trump asks to 'BE PATIENT' The US economy saw a contraction during the first quarter of 2025 (time when Donald Trump returned to Oval Office), marking the first such decline in three years, according to the US Commerce Department. ‘Committed to the values’: Centre announces caste enumeration to be part of next Census The Union government on Wednesday (Apr 30) announced that caste-based enumeration will be part of the next Census. The decision came following a cabinet committee on political affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pahalgam terror attack: India warns Pakistan over 'unprovoked' ceasefire violations along LoC The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan spoke over the hotline on Tuesday (Apr 29), to address escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). 'Don't have 100% confidence’: Trump dodges direct question on Pete Hegseth, who allegedly leaked sensitive info US President Donald Trump, on his 100th day in office, was faced with a direct question about Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during which he suggested he does not have full confidence in him. 'A plate of Maggi, a flick of her hair': How a Karnataka family survived Pahalgam terror attack, thanks to child’s hunger As the tragic Pahalgam terror attack claimed the lives of at least 26 people, a Karnataka family had a narrow escape from the attack, and were saved by their "stubborn child's hunger". Who was Harshavardhana S Kikkeri? Indian techie who killed wife, son in US in a murder-suicide In a shocking incident, an Indian-origin techie was found dead along with his wife and son in Washington's Newcastle last week. The 57-year-old was identified as Harshavardhana S Kikkeri, CEO of HoloWorld, a robotics company headquartered in Mysuru. 'She had a husband in Pakistan': Parveen Babi was secretly married, reveals Mahesh Bhatt Actress Parveen Babi, once an IT girl of Indian cinema, ruled the big screen in the 1980s with her wide eyes and bold demeanour. While her reel life shone bright, her personal life was filled with loneliness and failed relationships. IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal takes hat-trick as CSK bowled out for 190 despite Curran's 88 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) collapsed in the death overs by Yuzvendra Chahal’s brilliant hat-trick, crumbling from 184/6 to 190 all out in a space of seven balls. It was a stunning turnaround, given the platform set by Sam Curran’s dazzling 88 off 47 balls and a half-century by Shivam Dube.

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'I have Aadhar, voter ID, domicile, ration card...": Pakistani student urges Indian government to extend deportation deadline . . . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PahalgamTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PahalgamTerrorAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/0lDsshHswF">pic.twitter.com/0lDsshHswF</a>
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<h2>Pahalgam terror attack and fallout of India-Pakistan ties</h2>
A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. However, they retracted their statement on April 26, claiming that its social media was compromised. However, the Indian government launched a massive crackdown against the terrorists and released sketches of three terrorists who were responsible for the attack. As per J&amp;K Police,&nbsp;two terrorists involved in the attack were Pakistani nationals and the third, was a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of several other terrorists, have been demolished.
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On the diplomatic front, the Indian government halted the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed the Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth."
Pakistan denied any involvement in the attack with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif calling for a "neutral probe." Pakistan also resorted to issuing a "war threat" over the halting of the Indus Waters Treaty. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action and warned of ending the Simla Agreement, along with shutting down Pakistani airspace for Indian flights.&nbsp;
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistans-defence-minister-khawaja-asifs-x-account-withheld-in-india-after-pahalgam-attack-9014120" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack</a>

A Pakistani man who left India due to visa cancellations by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack has claimed that he has been in India for 17 years, has voted in Indian elections and has a ration card.

A Pakistani man who left India due to visa cancellations by India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack has claimed that he has been in India for 17 years, has voted in Indian elections and has a ration card. His video has gone viral on the internet with many asking how he was allowed to vote despite being a Pakistani citizen. In the video, the man who identified himself as Osama said that has completed his school studies in India and is currently pursuing Bachelor's degree. Condemning the terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley on April 22, he asked why is he being sent to Pakistan where he has no future. Indian news agency ANI shared a video of the man from Attari Border who said, "I have been staying here for the last 17 years. I appeal to the government to give us some time. I have cast my vote here, I have my ration card..." This has raised major concerns about the sanctity of elections in the country and threats of illegal migrants who may be staying in the country and getting the same rights as the citizens of the country. 'I have Aadhar, voter ID, domicile, ration card...": Pakistani student urges Indian government to extend deportation deadline . . . .#Pakistan #PahalgamTerrorAttack pic.twitter.com/0lDsshHswF — WION (@WIONews) April 30, 2025 Read More | India-Pak tensions: Ishaq Dar says he got TRF's name removed from UNSC statement Pahalgam terror attack and fallout of India-Pakistan ties A terror attack on April 22 in Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam district killed 26 tourists. An offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) - The Resistance Front (TRF) - claimed responsibility for the attack. However, they retracted their statement on April 26, claiming that its social media was compromised. However, the Indian government launched a massive crackdown against the terrorists and released sketches of three terrorists who were responsible for the attack. As per J&K Police, two terrorists involved in the attack were Pakistani nationals and the third, was a resident of Anantnag in Kashmir. His home along with the homes of several other terrorists, have been demolished. Read More | India writes to Pakistan about Indus Waters Treaty decision, highlights 'sustained cross border terrorism' On the diplomatic front, the Indian government halted the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled its diplomats, called back Indian officials from Islamabad and closed the Attari border. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth." Pakistan denied any involvement in the attack with Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif calling for a "neutral probe." Pakistan also resorted to issuing a "war threat" over the halting of the Indus Waters Treaty. Moreover, in a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan announced reciprocal action and warned of ending the Simla Agreement, along with shutting down Pakistani airspace for Indian flights. Read More | Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack

Pakistani man claims he voted in Indian elections, has ration card: 'Staying here for last 17 years'

The Harvard University&rsquo;s Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, funded by Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, an Indian steel magnate based in the United Kingdom, is drawing a backlash for having hosted a &lsquo;Pakistan Conference 2025&rsquo; on April 27, just five days after the targeted killings of Hindu tourists after identification and segregation in the horrific terror attack at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by terrorists of The Resistance Front, or TRF&mdash;an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Pakistan&rsquo;s finance minister, Muhammed Aurangazeb, and its ambassador to the US, Rizwan Shaeed Sheikh, were among the delegates to the conference.
Harvard&rsquo;s South Asia Institute is financed by Mittal, who is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world&rsquo;s second-largest steelmaking company, as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. The institute has disassociated itself from the conference hosted on Sunday after a backlash from Indian students.
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Pakistan 🇵🇰 conference at The Lakshmi Mittal Family Institute at Harvard University Usa 🇺🇸 &hellip; <a href="https://twitter.com/PravinSawhney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PravinSawhney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rwac48?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rwac48</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gen_RajShukla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gen_RajShukla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/majorgauravarya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@majorgauravarya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HQ_IDS_India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HQ_IDS_India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajnathsingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RahulGandhi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KesariDhwaj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KesariDhwaj</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/elitepredatorss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elitepredatorss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SupriyaShrinate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SupriyaShrinate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bsdhanoa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bsdhanoa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Vedmalik1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vedmalik1</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/93ElqNVo1o">pic.twitter.com/93ElqNVo1o</a>
&mdash; Pooja (@poojafrance77) <a href="https://twitter.com/poojafrance77/status/1917236231123141082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Controversy erupted after two Indian students, Surabhi Tomar and Abhishek Chaudhuri, wrote a letter to the university management, urging it to &ldquo;ensure its campus does not become a platform for whitewashing state-enabled religious terrorism&rdquo; in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people.
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The two students also wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying, &ldquo;Welcoming representatives of a government that enables or justifies terrorism risks Harvard being complicit. The United States must not host representatives of a state that protects and promotes organisations targeting civilians based on faith,&rdquo; the students said in a separate letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.&rdquo;
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Dr. Sajid Tarar delivered a powerful and inspiring speech at the Pakistan conference 2025, sharing Pakistan&rsquo;s vision with the world from the stage of Harvard University.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/drsajidtarar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#drsajidtarar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pakistanconference2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pakistanconference2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/harvarduniversity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#harvarduniversity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pakistanreproud?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pakistanreproud</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bridgingdivides?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bridgingdivides</a> <a href="https://t.co/zQ0472uIzX">pic.twitter.com/zQ0472uIzX</a>
&mdash; Dr. Sajid Tarar (@drsajidtarar) <a href="https://twitter.com/drsajidtarar/status/1917219094237265940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
The students also asked the Harvard management to issue a public statement condemning the Pahalgam attack and provide emotional and institutional support to affected students, seeking, &ldquo;clarity, courage, and compassion for Hindu and Indian students grieving the targeted killing of members of their faith.&rdquo;&nbsp; After the controversy, a South Asia Institute administrator said the conference was organised by Pakistani students and the institute did not host it beyond providing &lsquo;some support&rsquo;.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-indus-waters-treaty-suspension-bjp-mp-calls-for-stopping-water-to-bangladesh-9008124" rel="noopener" target="_blank">After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh</a>
The institute&rsquo;s executive director, Hitesh Hathi, however, took part in a discussion at the conference on &ldquo;The Enlightened Muslim: Examining the intersection of religion, modernity, and state formation in Pakistan.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The institute later removed the conference and panel discussion from its website, and the link lead to a page showing the message, &ldquo;The page you requested could not be found.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Some Indian students even mocked Pakistan, ridiculing it as a country that is so poverty-stricken that it required an Indian billionaire to host its conference.
Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-pakistan-about-to-emerge-in-uk-scottish-leader-anas-sarwar-exhorts-pakistanis-to-take-power-watch-9011598">&lsquo;Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK&rsquo;: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to &lsquo;take power&rsquo; | Watch</a>

World | Pakistan: Some Indian students at Harvard even mocked Pakistan, ridiculing it as a country that is so poverty-stricken that it required an Indian billionaire to host its conference.

The Harvard University’s Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, funded by Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, an Indian steel magnate based in the United Kingdom, is drawing a backlash for having hosted a ‘Pakistan Conference 2025’ on April 27, just five days after the targeted killings of Hindu tourists after identification and segregation in the horrific terror attack at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by terrorists of The Resistance Front, or TRF—an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistan’s finance minister, Muhammed Aurangazeb, and its ambassador to the US, Rizwan Shaeed Sheikh, were among the delegates to the conference. Harvard’s South Asia Institute is financed by Mittal, who is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steelmaking company, as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam. The institute has disassociated itself from the conference hosted on Sunday after a backlash from Indian students. Pakistan 🇵🇰 conference at The Lakshmi Mittal Family Institute at Harvard University Usa 🇺🇸 … @PravinSawhney @rwac48 @Gen_RajShukla @majorgauravarya @HQ_IDS_India @rajnathsingh @adgpi @narendramodi @RahulGandhi @KesariDhwaj @elitepredatorss @SupriyaShrinate @bsdhanoa @Vedmalik1… pic.twitter.com/93ElqNVo1o — Pooja (@poojafrance77) April 29, 2025 Controversy erupted after two Indian students, Surabhi Tomar and Abhishek Chaudhuri, wrote a letter to the university management, urging it to “ensure its campus does not become a platform for whitewashing state-enabled religious terrorism” in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people. Also Read | Pahalgam attack: Indian diaspora protests in London, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Melbourne and other cities across globe The two students also wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saying, “Welcoming representatives of a government that enables or justifies terrorism risks Harvard being complicit. The United States must not host representatives of a state that protects and promotes organisations targeting civilians based on faith,” the students said in a separate letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.” Dr. Sajid Tarar delivered a powerful and inspiring speech at the Pakistan conference 2025, sharing Pakistan’s vision with the world from the stage of Harvard University.#drsajidtarar #pakistanconference2025 #harvarduniversity #pakistanreproud #bridgingdivides pic.twitter.com/zQ0472uIzX — Dr. Sajid Tarar (@drsajidtarar) April 29, 2025 The students also asked the Harvard management to issue a public statement condemning the Pahalgam attack and provide emotional and institutional support to affected students, seeking, “clarity, courage, and compassion for Hindu and Indian students grieving the targeted killing of members of their faith.” After the controversy, a South Asia Institute administrator said the conference was organised by Pakistani students and the institute did not host it beyond providing ‘some support’. Also Read | After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh The institute’s executive director, Hitesh Hathi, however, took part in a discussion at the conference on “The Enlightened Muslim: Examining the intersection of religion, modernity, and state formation in Pakistan.” The institute later removed the conference and panel discussion from its website, and the link lead to a page showing the message, “The page you requested could not be found.” Some Indian students even mocked Pakistan, ridiculing it as a country that is so poverty-stricken that it required an Indian billionaire to host its conference. Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch

Harvard faces lashing for hosting Pakistan conference days after Pahalgam attack

The massacre in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, of at least 26 innocent tourists is a brazen, calculated strike bearing the unmistakable hallmarks of Pakistan.
For those of us who have watched the arc of terrorism in Kashmir bend and mutate over decades, this attack fits into a pattern: a convergence of diplomatic disruption, ideological provocation, and asymmetric warfare.
<h2>Pattern of provocative timing</h2>
Terror in Kashmir rarely occurs in a vacuum. It has historically been tethered to moments of geopolitical significance&mdash;precisely timed to undercut India&rsquo;s diplomatic advances, Kashmir&rsquo;s economic progress, or to create strategic diversions.&nbsp;
Before delving into what happened this week, a refresher from 2019 is needed.
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On February 14, 2019, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was on a tour of Pakistan and scheduled to visit India, Pulwama was set ablaze&mdash;40 Indian paramilitary personnel were martyred in an attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a group long fostered by Pakistan&rsquo;s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The optics were unmistakable. MBS, who had called India a &ldquo;strategic partner,&rdquo; was compelled to truncate his trip.
Now, six years later, history appears to have repeated itself. On April 22, 2025, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting Riyadh to deepen strategic ties with Saudi Arabia&mdash;a country that is key to India&rsquo;s West Asia outreach&mdash;gunfire once again echoed in the Kashmir Valley. PM Modi&rsquo;s visit, like MBS&rsquo;s in 2019, was abruptly cut short.
Coincidence? Hardly. These attacks are deliberate acts of political signalling.
<h2>Pakistan&rsquo;s strategic messaging through violence</h2>
Just days before the Pahalgam massacre, Pakistan&rsquo;s Army Chief General Asif Munir delivered a chilling address. He declared Kashmir to be Pakistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;jugular vein,&rdquo; invoking the discredited Two-Nation Theory&mdash;an ideological relic from 1947 that still fuels Pakistan&rsquo;s irredentist obsession with Kashmir. This speech, laced with jingoism and cloaked in religious zeal, ended up as a not-so-subtle rallying cry for jihadist proxies.
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On the very same day, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Abu Musa echoed Munir&rsquo;s call to arms. &ldquo;Inshallah, we will shower bullets,&rdquo; he warned in a video released widely across jihadist Telegram channels and WhatsApp groups. Five days later, bullets were indeed showered. And the LeT connection is as clear as day.
The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for the massacre, is a rebranded extension of LeT, created post-abrogation of Article 370 to mask its Pakistani origins under the illusion of &ldquo;local&rdquo; resistance.&nbsp;
But there is little local about it. Investigations now suggest that at least two of the terrorists involved were Kashmiris who had travelled to Pakistan in 2018&mdash;where they were radicalised and trained before being inserted back across the Line of Control. This isn&rsquo;t insurgency; it&rsquo;s infiltration.
<h2>Twin objectives: Undermining diplomacy and destabilising tourism</h2>
This attack, like others before it, serves twin objectives. First, it attempts to undermine India&rsquo;s growing influence in West Asia. Saudi Arabia, once a dependable partner of Pakistan, has shifted its strategic calculus. With India emerging as a regional economic powerhouse and a partner in Gulf energy security, Riyadh has made a clear pivot.&nbsp;
Pakistan, whose relationship with the Gulf is increasingly transactional, views this with alarm. By orchestrating violence during an India-Gulf diplomatic engagement, Islamabad is attempting to tell India that if it deepens ties with Riyadh, the costs will be high.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorists-covered-rugged-terrain-from-kokernag-to-pahalgam-in-22-hours-for-attack-source-9007490" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Terrorists covered rugged terrain from Kokernag to Pahalgam in 22 hours for attack: Source</a>
Second, the attack is aimed at Kashmir&rsquo;s economy, particularly tourism. Over the past two years, Kashmir has seen a dramatic revival in domestic and international tourist inflows&mdash;with 2 crore visitors in 2024 alone. Hotels are full, houseboats on Dal Lake are booked, and trekking trails are alive with activity. This economic upswing is a death knell to the separatist narrative. Terror groups thrive on despair, unemployment, and alienation. Tourism undermines all three. By targeting tourists&mdash;women, children, and the elderly&mdash;TRF hoped to scare away potential visitors and reignite economic stagnation. In doing so, it seeks to sabotage the gains of peace.
<h2>The global stakes</h2>
Pakistan&rsquo;s use of terrorism is not new. But the Pahalgam attack adds a layer of global complexity. It is a direct challenge to the international community: to those in Riyadh, in Washington, in London, and in the United Nations, who continue to view terrorism in Kashmir through the obsolete lens of internal conflict.&nbsp;
The perpetrators of this attack are not rogue elements; they are instruments of a long-standing foreign policy playbook that Pakistan has never abandoned&mdash;export jihad, deflect blame, play the victim.
For India, this tragedy is not just a security failure&mdash;it is a call to reorient its counter-terror doctrine. We must widen the aperture of intelligence cooperation with Gulf partners, enhance surveillance along infiltration routes, and continue surgical precision operations against active terrorists. Equally important is our information warfare&mdash;naming and shaming Pakistan&rsquo;s role at global forums, diplomatically isolating it, and exposing the terror-industrial complex it has built over decades.
<h2>A veteran&rsquo;s reflection</h2>
As someone who has served in the Valley and seen both blood and hope etched into its landscape, I know that terrorism in Kashmir is never just about territory. It&rsquo;s about narrative, leverage, and symbolism. The Pahalgam massacre is Pakistan&rsquo;s way of asserting that the Kashmir file is still open, and that it will not fade quietly into irrelevance.
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But Pakistan forgets one thing. Today, India is not the India it knew. Our will is firmer, our response is more calibrated, and our partnerships are deeper. Kashmiris, too, are stakeholders in peace, in progress, and in prosperity.
The bullets fired in Pahalgam will not silence the voice of Kashmir. But they must harden our resolve to completely destroy the possibility of any such attacks in the future.
(Col. Danvir Singh (Retd) is a military veteran who is now associated with different television and print media as a consultant on defence and strategic affairs. He follows developments in weapon systems closely and carries out analysis on matters of Defence, Strategy, &amp; Foreign Affairs with a special focus on India&rsquo;s neighbourhood. A prolific writer, Col. Danvir, is the author of the book Kashmir&rsquo;s Death Trap: Tales of Perfidy and Valour.)
(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for the massacre, is a rebranded extension of LeT, created post-abrogation of Article 370 to mask its Pakistani origins under the illusion of “local” resistance.

The massacre in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, of at least 26 innocent tourists is a brazen, calculated strike bearing the unmistakable hallmarks of Pakistan. For those of us who have watched the arc of terrorism in Kashmir bend and mutate over decades, this attack fits into a pattern: a convergence of diplomatic disruption, ideological provocation, and asymmetric warfare. Pattern of provocative timing Terror in Kashmir rarely occurs in a vacuum. It has historically been tethered to moments of geopolitical significance—precisely timed to undercut India’s diplomatic advances, Kashmir’s economic progress, or to create strategic diversions. Before delving into what happened this week, a refresher from 2019 is needed. Also Read | General Asim Munir’s radical agenda: Pakistan’s deep state terror nexus exposed in Pahalgam attack On February 14, 2019, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was on a tour of Pakistan and scheduled to visit India, Pulwama was set ablaze—40 Indian paramilitary personnel were martyred in an attack by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a group long fostered by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The optics were unmistakable. MBS, who had called India a “strategic partner,” was compelled to truncate his trip. Now, six years later, history appears to have repeated itself. On April 22, 2025, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting Riyadh to deepen strategic ties with Saudi Arabia—a country that is key to India’s West Asia outreach—gunfire once again echoed in the Kashmir Valley. PM Modi’s visit, like MBS’s in 2019, was abruptly cut short. Coincidence? Hardly. These attacks are deliberate acts of political signalling. Pakistan’s strategic messaging through violence Just days before the Pahalgam massacre, Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asif Munir delivered a chilling address. He declared Kashmir to be Pakistan’s “jugular vein,” invoking the discredited Two-Nation Theory—an ideological relic from 1947 that still fuels Pakistan’s irredentist obsession with Kashmir. This speech, laced with jingoism and cloaked in religious zeal, ended up as a not-so-subtle rallying cry for jihadist proxies. Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch On the very same day, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Abu Musa echoed Munir’s call to arms. “Inshallah, we will shower bullets,” he warned in a video released widely across jihadist Telegram channels and WhatsApp groups. Five days later, bullets were indeed showered. And the LeT connection is as clear as day. The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for the massacre, is a rebranded extension of LeT, created post-abrogation of Article 370 to mask its Pakistani origins under the illusion of “local” resistance. But there is little local about it. Investigations now suggest that at least two of the terrorists involved were Kashmiris who had travelled to Pakistan in 2018—where they were radicalised and trained before being inserted back across the Line of Control. This isn’t insurgency; it’s infiltration. Twin objectives: Undermining diplomacy and destabilising tourism This attack, like others before it, serves twin objectives. First, it attempts to undermine India’s growing influence in West Asia. Saudi Arabia, once a dependable partner of Pakistan, has shifted its strategic calculus. With India emerging as a regional economic powerhouse and a partner in Gulf energy security, Riyadh has made a clear pivot. Pakistan, whose relationship with the Gulf is increasingly transactional, views this with alarm. By orchestrating violence during an India-Gulf diplomatic engagement, Islamabad is attempting to tell India that if it deepens ties with Riyadh, the costs will be high. Also Read | Terrorists covered rugged terrain from Kokernag to Pahalgam in 22 hours for attack: Source Second, the attack is aimed at Kashmir’s economy, particularly tourism. Over the past two years, Kashmir has seen a dramatic revival in domestic and international tourist inflows—with 2 crore visitors in 2024 alone. Hotels are full, houseboats on Dal Lake are booked, and trekking trails are alive with activity. This economic upswing is a death knell to the separatist narrative. Terror groups thrive on despair, unemployment, and alienation. Tourism undermines all three. By targeting tourists—women, children, and the elderly—TRF hoped to scare away potential visitors and reignite economic stagnation. In doing so, it seeks to sabotage the gains of peace. The global stakes Pakistan’s use of terrorism is not new. But the Pahalgam attack adds a layer of global complexity. It is a direct challenge to the international community: to those in Riyadh, in Washington, in London, and in the United Nations, who continue to view terrorism in Kashmir through the obsolete lens of internal conflict. The perpetrators of this attack are not rogue elements; they are instruments of a long-standing foreign policy playbook that Pakistan has never abandoned—export jihad, deflect blame, play the victim. For India, this tragedy is not just a security failure—it is a call to reorient its counter-terror doctrine. We must widen the aperture of intelligence cooperation with Gulf partners, enhance surveillance along infiltration routes, and continue surgical precision operations against active terrorists. Equally important is our information warfare—naming and shaming Pakistan’s role at global forums, diplomatically isolating it, and exposing the terror-industrial complex it has built over decades. A veteran’s reflection As someone who has served in the Valley and seen both blood and hope etched into its landscape, I know that terrorism in Kashmir is never just about territory. It’s about narrative, leverage, and symbolism. The Pahalgam massacre is Pakistan’s way of asserting that the Kashmir file is still open, and that it will not fade quietly into irrelevance. Also Read | After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh But Pakistan forgets one thing. Today, India is not the India it knew. Our will is firmer, our response is more calibrated, and our partnerships are deeper. Kashmiris, too, are stakeholders in peace, in progress, and in prosperity. The bullets fired in Pahalgam will not silence the voice of Kashmir. But they must harden our resolve to completely destroy the possibility of any such attacks in the future. (Col. Danvir Singh (Retd) is a military veteran who is now associated with different television and print media as a consultant on defence and strategic affairs. He follows developments in weapon systems closely and carries out analysis on matters of Defence, Strategy, & Foreign Affairs with a special focus on India’s neighbourhood. A prolific writer, Col. Danvir, is the author of the book Kashmir’s Death Trap: Tales of Perfidy and Valour.) (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Pakistan’s hunt for fulfilling twin goals is behind the terror in Kashmir

It has been a week since the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives. It was the worst such attack since Pulwama in 2019, and it has pushed already fragile India-Pakistan relations to a near breaking point.
The attack has triggered swift and firm action from India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in contact with over a dozen world leaders, while diplomats from 100 countries have been briefed by India's foreign ministry. According to a New York Times report, New Delhi seems to be laying the groundwork for potential military action, though so far it has officially maintained strategic ambiguity.
Without directly naming Pakistan, Prime Minister Modi has pledged &ldquo;severe punishment&rdquo; and the complete destruction of terrorist safe havens. Across the border, Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters that Pakistan was bracing for an Indian military strike, describing it as &ldquo;imminent.&rdquo;
Before we look at whether full-scale conflict is on the horizon, let's trace what actions both countries have taken so far.
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<h2>What steps India has taken against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack?</h2>
In the days following the Pahalgam attack, India has launched a series of firm and wide-ranging measures:
Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty
India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 with immediate effect, saying the decision will remain until Pakistan takes &ldquo;credible and irreversible&rdquo; steps to stop cross-border terrorism.
Closure of cross-border routes
India shut a key cross-border route, halting the movement of both people and goods. Those who had crossed into India with valid documents have been asked to return by 1 May 2025. The closure is intended to curb cross-border infiltration and send a strong diplomatic message.
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Cancellation of SAARC visa exemptions
India cancelled all SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas held by Pakistani nationals. Pakistanis with SVES visas were instructed to leave India within 48 hours.
Reduction of diplomatic ties
The military, naval, and air advisors at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and given a week to depart. India also announced it would withdraw its defence attach&eacute;s from the High Commission in Islamabad. Both missions will now be reduced to a strength of 30 staff each by 1 May.
Suspension of visa services
Visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended immediately. All Pakistani citizens in India were told to leave by 27 April, except those on medical visas, who have been permitted to stay until 29 April.
Scaling down of ceremonial ties
The Border Security Force (BSF) scaled down ceremonies at Attari, Hussainiwala, and Sadki in Punjab. Symbolic gestures like the ceremonial handshake between Indian and Pakistani guards have been suspended.
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Intensified counter-terrorism operations
On the ground, Indian security forces have launched sweeping operations in Kashmir. They have razed the homes of at least nine identified terrorists linked to the attack.
Prime Minister Modi, speaking at a rally in Bihar, warned that the response to the Pahalgam attack would bring punishment &ldquo;beyond imagination.&rdquo; India&rsquo;s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has been briefing foreign diplomats, and senior ministers have updated opposition leaders about Pakistan&rsquo;s role.
<h2>Military preparations hint at a strong response</h2>
Military activity on both sides has increased. India&rsquo;s armed forces have been conducting live-fire drills along the Line of Control (LoC), responding to small-arms fire from Pakistan. No Indian casualties have been reported so far.
On 26 April, India's top fighter jets and Navy units participated in a major military exercise, demonstrating the country's operational readiness. Officially described as a routine drill, the scale and timing suggest a clear signal of strength.
At the same time, the Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea, underlining India's focus on securing its maritime borders.
Meanwhile, Pakistan issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) indicating its own surface-to-surface missile tests in the Arabian Sea, reflecting the growing tensions.
<h2>What Pakistan has done so far after Pthe Pahalgam terror attack?</h2>
Pakistan&rsquo;s response has largely mirrored India's diplomatic steps but has not addressed the root cause of the current crisis, terrorism rising from its soil. Instead of taking visible action against The Resistance Force (TRF), a known proxy for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack but later back tracked, Islamabad has focused on retaliatory measures:
<ul>
<li>Cancelling visas for Indian nationals.</li>
<li>Reducing the strength of India's diplomatic mission.</li>
<li>Shutting down already minimal trade links.</li>
<li>Threatening to suspend other bilateral agreements like the 1972 Simla Agreement.</li>
<li>Warning that India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty would be treated as an &ldquo;Act of War&rdquo; if it impacted Pakistan&rsquo;s water supply.</li>
<li>Threatening "tit-for-tat" strikes if India launches military operations.</li>
</ul>
Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister, in various interviews, even floated the idea of international investigations into the Pahalgam attack, while avoiding any commitment to taking action against terror networks operating from its soil.
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<h2>Military build-up continues</h2>
On 28 April, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched two major air warfare exercises, &ldquo;Fiza-e-Badr&rdquo; and &ldquo;Lalkar-e-Momin,&rdquo; deploying most of its manned combat fleet along with drones, air defence, and electronic warfare units. There are also reports that Pakistan has received advanced Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles for its JF-17 Block III fighter jets, indicating a quickening of military support from China.
<h2>How has India responded to terror attacks in past?</h2>
India has demonstrated in the past that it will not hesitate to strike across the border when provoked.
In 2016, following the Uri attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers, India carried out surgical strikes against terrorist launch pads across the LoC.
In 2019, after the Pulwama attack killed 40 paramilitary personnel, India conducted an airstrike deep inside Pakistan in Balakot, the first since the 1971 war. In 2021, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the LoC, which has largely held until now.

India news: Before we look at whether full-scale conflict between India and Pakistan is on the horizon, let's trace what actions both countries have taken so far.

It has been a week since the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives. It was the worst such attack since Pulwama in 2019, and it has pushed already fragile India-Pakistan relations to a near breaking point. The attack has triggered swift and firm action from India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in contact with over a dozen world leaders, while diplomats from 100 countries have been briefed by India's foreign ministry. According to a New York Times report, New Delhi seems to be laying the groundwork for potential military action, though so far it has officially maintained strategic ambiguity. Without directly naming Pakistan, Prime Minister Modi has pledged “severe punishment” and the complete destruction of terrorist safe havens. Across the border, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters that Pakistan was bracing for an Indian military strike, describing it as “imminent.” Before we look at whether full-scale conflict is on the horizon, let's trace what actions both countries have taken so far. Also read: 'On high alert': Pakistan alleges 'imminent' Indian strike after Pahalgam terror attack: Is Islamabad bracing for war? What steps India has taken against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack? In the days following the Pahalgam attack, India has launched a series of firm and wide-ranging measures: Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 with immediate effect, saying the decision will remain until Pakistan takes “credible and irreversible” steps to stop cross-border terrorism. Closure of cross-border routes India shut a key cross-border route, halting the movement of both people and goods. Those who had crossed into India with valid documents have been asked to return by 1 May 2025. The closure is intended to curb cross-border infiltration and send a strong diplomatic message. Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? Cancellation of SAARC visa exemptions India cancelled all SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas held by Pakistani nationals. Pakistanis with SVES visas were instructed to leave India within 48 hours. Reduction of diplomatic ties The military, naval, and air advisors at the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and given a week to depart. India also announced it would withdraw its defence attachés from the High Commission in Islamabad. Both missions will now be reduced to a strength of 30 staff each by 1 May. Suspension of visa services Visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended immediately. All Pakistani citizens in India were told to leave by 27 April, except those on medical visas, who have been permitted to stay until 29 April. Scaling down of ceremonial ties The Border Security Force (BSF) scaled down ceremonies at Attari, Hussainiwala, and Sadki in Punjab. Symbolic gestures like the ceremonial handshake between Indian and Pakistani guards have been suspended. Also read: Pakistan deploys Chinese PL-15 missiles for first time. Is it a sign of escalation with India after Pahalgam attack? Intensified counter-terrorism operations On the ground, Indian security forces have launched sweeping operations in Kashmir. They have razed the homes of at least nine identified terrorists linked to the attack. Prime Minister Modi, speaking at a rally in Bihar, warned that the response to the Pahalgam attack would bring punishment “beyond imagination.” India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has been briefing foreign diplomats, and senior ministers have updated opposition leaders about Pakistan’s role. Military preparations hint at a strong response Military activity on both sides has increased. India’s armed forces have been conducting live-fire drills along the Line of Control (LoC), responding to small-arms fire from Pakistan. No Indian casualties have been reported so far. On 26 April, India's top fighter jets and Navy units participated in a major military exercise, demonstrating the country's operational readiness. Officially described as a routine drill, the scale and timing suggest a clear signal of strength. At the same time, the Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea, underlining India's focus on securing its maritime borders. Meanwhile, Pakistan issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) indicating its own surface-to-surface missile tests in the Arabian Sea, reflecting the growing tensions. What Pakistan has done so far after Pthe Pahalgam terror attack? Pakistan’s response has largely mirrored India's diplomatic steps but has not addressed the root cause of the current crisis, terrorism rising from its soil. Instead of taking visible action against The Resistance Force (TRF), a known proxy for Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack but later back tracked, Islamabad has focused on retaliatory measures: Cancelling visas for Indian nationals. Reducing the strength of India's diplomatic mission. Shutting down already minimal trade links. Threatening to suspend other bilateral agreements like the 1972 Simla Agreement. Warning that India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty would be treated as an “Act of War” if it impacted Pakistan’s water supply. Threatening "tit-for-tat" strikes if India launches military operations. Pakistan’s Defence Minister, in various interviews, even floated the idea of international investigations into the Pahalgam attack, while avoiding any commitment to taking action against terror networks operating from its soil. Also read: 'To check if Modi is lying': Pakistan wants 'Russia, China' to join Pahalgam terror attack probe Military build-up continues On 28 April, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched two major air warfare exercises, “Fiza-e-Badr” and “Lalkar-e-Momin,” deploying most of its manned combat fleet along with drones, air defence, and electronic warfare units. There are also reports that Pakistan has received advanced Chinese PL-15 air-to-air missiles for its JF-17 Block III fighter jets, indicating a quickening of military support from China. How has India responded to terror attacks in past? India has demonstrated in the past that it will not hesitate to strike across the border when provoked. In 2016, following the Uri attack that killed 19 Indian soldiers, India carried out surgical strikes against terrorist launch pads across the LoC. In 2019, after the Pulwama attack killed 40 paramilitary personnel, India conducted an airstrike deep inside Pakistan in Balakot, the first since the 1971 war. In 2021, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along the LoC, which has largely held until now.

One week after Pahalgam: Tracing India and Pakistan's moves - Is New Delhi laying groundwork for military action against Islamabad?

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 innocent people dead, including a foreign national from Nepal, starkly exposes Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir&rsquo;s radical agenda and his deep involvement in sponsoring cross-border terrorism against India. While Islamabad continues to deny responsibility, clear intelligence, operational evidence, and recent provocative statements directly implicate Pakistan&rsquo;s military establishment, led by General Munir, as the prime architect of this deadly strategy.
General Munir is increasingly recognised as a dangerous radical whose extremist views and provocative rhetoric have significantly escalated violence in Kashmir. His recent address at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, invoking the divisive two-nation theory and labelling Kashmir as Pakistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;jugular vein&rdquo;, was not mere political posturing. It was a calculated dog whistle to extremist elements operating under Pakistan&rsquo;s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). By exploiting religious differences, General Munir sought to mobilise these terror networks as strategic assets in his broader agenda of destabilising India.
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The attack in Pahalgam was meticulously orchestrated by The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot created by the ISI in 2019 specifically to evade international scrutiny. Unlike overtly religious terror groups such as the LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), TRF is strategically branded as a domestic resistance group to avoid detection by bodies like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). However, beneath this superficial veneer lies the unmistakable operational footprint of LeT, explicitly supported and guided by the ISI.
Intelligence assessments highlight Pakistan&rsquo;s growing reliance on terror proxies due to its inability to confront India militarily. Pakistan&rsquo;s strategic shift towards infiltrating terrorists primarily through southern Jammu&mdash;the so-called &lsquo;Southern Strategy&rsquo;&mdash;is evidence of Islamabad&rsquo;s relentless attempt to create instability. Indian intelligence reveals around 100 terrorists positioned in 32 launch pads facing Jammu, with another 35 across 10 launch pads opposite Kashmir. This southern axis, less mountainous and more accessible, has witnessed over 50 infiltration attempts in the last six months alone, a clear indicator of Pakistan&rsquo;s shifting tactical posture.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorists-covered-rugged-terrain-from-kokernag-to-pahalgam-in-22-hours-for-attack-source-9007490" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Terrorists covered rugged terrain from Kokernag to Pahalgam in 22 hours for attack: Source</a>
India is neither blind nor passive in response. The detailed intelligence regarding infiltration routes, launch pad locations, terrorist numbers, and drone recoveries underscores India&rsquo;s robust strategic capabilities and proactive preparedness. The interception of 125 drones in 2023 alone, following 300 the previous year, demonstrates India&rsquo;s technological vigilance and preparedness to thwart Pakistan&rsquo;s nefarious designs.
Strategically, General Munir&rsquo;s agenda is also influenced by broader geopolitical frustration. India&rsquo;s deepening diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and the United States&mdash;highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s recent successful visit to Riyadh and US Vice President JD Vance&rsquo;s diplomatic engagement in New Delhi&mdash;are major irritants for Munir and the Pakistani establishment. These diplomatic achievements isolate Islamabad further, compelling Munir to intensify terror activities to sabotage India&rsquo;s growing international stature.
Adding complexity and international danger to the Pakistan Army Chief&rsquo;s terror strategy, a Hamas delegation was recently facilitated by the ISI to visit the JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, mere days before the Pahalgam massacre. This meeting was impossible without the explicit sanction and logistical support of the highest echelons of the Pakistan Army, its Chief and the ISI. This is the second such Hamas visit, with the first coming on Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5th February 2025. This indicates a sinister attempt at global terror networking, posing threats not only to India but also to regional and international stability.
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Yet, the response within Kashmir has unequivocally rejected Pakistan&rsquo;s terror tactics. Local Kashmiris from diverse religious backgrounds have unitedly condemned the attack, holding candle marches and using mosque loudspeakers to publicly denounce terrorism. This genuine grassroots rejection highlights the failure of General Munir&rsquo;s attempt to portray terrorist violence as indigenous resistance.
India&rsquo;s strategic preparedness and global diplomatic outreach must now converge into coordinated international action. Presenting irrefutable evidence of both ISI-TRF and ISI-Hamas coordination at international forums, including FATF and the United Nations, is imperative. India should robustly advocate for stringent global sanctions against Pakistan&rsquo;s military and intelligence establishment, particularly targeting General Munir, for orchestrating state-sponsored terrorism.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-union-minister-puri-slams-bilawals-provocative-remark-says-pakistan-in-terminal-decline-9005580" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pahalgam attack: Union Minister Puri slams Bilawal's provocative remark, says Pakistan in &lsquo;terminal decline&rsquo;</a>
Moreover, enhancing international intelligence-sharing arrangements with key global partners, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel, is essential to dismantling Pakistan&rsquo;s terror infrastructure effectively. Concurrently, intensifying surveillance, strengthening border security, and deploying advanced drone interception technologies are critical steps in ensuring operational security against infiltrations.
General Munir&rsquo;s dangerous radicalism and Pakistan&rsquo;s deep-state terror strategies require immediate global recognition and decisive countermeasures. Allowing this radical agenda to continue unchecked poses severe regional and international security risks. The fully prepared and proactively alert India must now galvanise global consensus to isolate and neutralise this persistent threat, safeguarding regional stability and global peace. Maj Gen RPS Bhadauria (Retd) is the Additional Director General of the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi. He previously served as the Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies &amp; Simulation (CS3) at the United Service Institution of India (USI) and has had a distinguished 36-year career in the Indian Army.
(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Opinions & Blogs | India News | Pakistan: The attack in Pahalgam was meticulously orchestrated by The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot created by the ISI in 2019 specifically to evade international scrutiny.

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 innocent people dead, including a foreign national from Nepal, starkly exposes Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s radical agenda and his deep involvement in sponsoring cross-border terrorism against India. While Islamabad continues to deny responsibility, clear intelligence, operational evidence, and recent provocative statements directly implicate Pakistan’s military establishment, led by General Munir, as the prime architect of this deadly strategy. General Munir is increasingly recognised as a dangerous radical whose extremist views and provocative rhetoric have significantly escalated violence in Kashmir. His recent address at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in Islamabad, invoking the divisive two-nation theory and labelling Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein”, was not mere political posturing. It was a calculated dog whistle to extremist elements operating under Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). By exploiting religious differences, General Munir sought to mobilise these terror networks as strategic assets in his broader agenda of destabilising India. Also Read | ‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch The attack in Pahalgam was meticulously orchestrated by The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot created by the ISI in 2019 specifically to evade international scrutiny. Unlike overtly religious terror groups such as the LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), TRF is strategically branded as a domestic resistance group to avoid detection by bodies like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). However, beneath this superficial veneer lies the unmistakable operational footprint of LeT, explicitly supported and guided by the ISI. Intelligence assessments highlight Pakistan’s growing reliance on terror proxies due to its inability to confront India militarily. Pakistan’s strategic shift towards infiltrating terrorists primarily through southern Jammu—the so-called ‘Southern Strategy’—is evidence of Islamabad’s relentless attempt to create instability. Indian intelligence reveals around 100 terrorists positioned in 32 launch pads facing Jammu, with another 35 across 10 launch pads opposite Kashmir. This southern axis, less mountainous and more accessible, has witnessed over 50 infiltration attempts in the last six months alone, a clear indicator of Pakistan’s shifting tactical posture. Also Read | Terrorists covered rugged terrain from Kokernag to Pahalgam in 22 hours for attack: Source India is neither blind nor passive in response. The detailed intelligence regarding infiltration routes, launch pad locations, terrorist numbers, and drone recoveries underscores India’s robust strategic capabilities and proactive preparedness. The interception of 125 drones in 2023 alone, following 300 the previous year, demonstrates India’s technological vigilance and preparedness to thwart Pakistan’s nefarious designs. Strategically, General Munir’s agenda is also influenced by broader geopolitical frustration. India’s deepening diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and the United States—highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent successful visit to Riyadh and US Vice President JD Vance’s diplomatic engagement in New Delhi—are major irritants for Munir and the Pakistani establishment. These diplomatic achievements isolate Islamabad further, compelling Munir to intensify terror activities to sabotage India’s growing international stature. Adding complexity and international danger to the Pakistan Army Chief’s terror strategy, a Hamas delegation was recently facilitated by the ISI to visit the JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, mere days before the Pahalgam massacre. This meeting was impossible without the explicit sanction and logistical support of the highest echelons of the Pakistan Army, its Chief and the ISI. This is the second such Hamas visit, with the first coming on Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5th February 2025. This indicates a sinister attempt at global terror networking, posing threats not only to India but also to regional and international stability. Also Read | After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh Yet, the response within Kashmir has unequivocally rejected Pakistan’s terror tactics. Local Kashmiris from diverse religious backgrounds have unitedly condemned the attack, holding candle marches and using mosque loudspeakers to publicly denounce terrorism. This genuine grassroots rejection highlights the failure of General Munir’s attempt to portray terrorist violence as indigenous resistance. India’s strategic preparedness and global diplomatic outreach must now converge into coordinated international action. Presenting irrefutable evidence of both ISI-TRF and ISI-Hamas coordination at international forums, including FATF and the United Nations, is imperative. India should robustly advocate for stringent global sanctions against Pakistan’s military and intelligence establishment, particularly targeting General Munir, for orchestrating state-sponsored terrorism. Also Read | Pahalgam attack: Union Minister Puri slams Bilawal's provocative remark, says Pakistan in ‘terminal decline’ Moreover, enhancing international intelligence-sharing arrangements with key global partners, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel, is essential to dismantling Pakistan’s terror infrastructure effectively. Concurrently, intensifying surveillance, strengthening border security, and deploying advanced drone interception technologies are critical steps in ensuring operational security against infiltrations. General Munir’s dangerous radicalism and Pakistan’s deep-state terror strategies require immediate global recognition and decisive countermeasures. Allowing this radical agenda to continue unchecked poses severe regional and international security risks. The fully prepared and proactively alert India must now galvanise global consensus to isolate and neutralise this persistent threat, safeguarding regional stability and global peace. Maj Gen RPS Bhadauria (Retd) is the Additional Director General of the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi. He previously served as the Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies & Simulation (CS3) at the United Service Institution of India (USI) and has had a distinguished 36-year career in the Indian Army. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

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In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent. The attack, which occurred in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked outrage in India.
<h2>Pakistan's defence minister raises alarm</h2>
During an interview in Islamabad, Defence Minister Asif told Reuters that Pakistan had reinforced its military forces in response to rising rhetoric from India. "We have reinforced our forces because it is something which is imminent now. So in that situation, some strategic decisions have to be taken, so those decisions have been taken," he said.
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Asif also warned that the Pakistani military had briefed the government on the possibility of an Indian incursion. However, he stopped short of providing specifics about why he believed such an attack was imminent.
Following the attack, Indian authorities identified two of the suspected militants involved as Pakistani nationals. In response, Islamabad has denied any involvement and called for a neutral investigation into the incident.
<h2>Pakistan on high alert</h2>
"We are on high alert, and if there is a direct threat to our existence, then we will have to take appropriate measures," he added.
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The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched two significant air&nbsp;combat exercises on Monday (April 28), taking place in the Central and Northern Air Commands.
Titled "Fiza-e-Badr" and "Lalkar-e-Momin," the exercises will run simultaneously in the respective Areas of Responsibility (AORs) of the Northern and Central commands.
During these operations, the PAF will deploy a large portion of its manned combat fleet, alongside unmanned systems, long-range air defence units, and electronic warfare capabilities. 
<h2>Calls for an international investigation</h2>
Asif sought the support of global powers like Russia, China, and even Western countries to launch an independent investigation into the events surrounding the terror strike. Speaking to Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Asif suggested that countries like Russia or China could play a significant role in establishing an impartial investigation team to determine whether India&rsquo;s version of the events was accurate.
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"I think Russia or China or even Western countries can play a very, very positive role in this crisis. Let an international team find out who is the culprit and the perpetrator of this incident in India, in Kashmir," Asif said. He added, "There must be some evidence that Pakistan is involved or that these people were supported by Pakistan. These are just statements, empty statements and nothing more."
<h2>Controversial admission about Pakistan's past</h2>
In a separate interview with Sky News, Asif made a controversial admission about Pakistan&rsquo;s history of supporting terrorist organisations. When asked by Sky News presenter Yalda Hakim if Pakistan had a history of backing such groups, Asif acknowledged the country&rsquo;s past involvement.
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"Well, we have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades, you know, and the West, including Britain," Asif said.

India news: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched two significant air combat exercises on Monday (April 28), taking place in the Central and Northern Air Commands.

In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 people, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that an Indian military incursion into Pakistan is imminent. The attack, which occurred in the tourist town of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked outrage in India. Pakistan's defence minister raises alarm During an interview in Islamabad, Defence Minister Asif told Reuters that Pakistan had reinforced its military forces in response to rising rhetoric from India. "We have reinforced our forces because it is something which is imminent now. So in that situation, some strategic decisions have to be taken, so those decisions have been taken," he said. Also read: Pakistan deploys Chinese PL-15 missiles for first time. Is it a sign of escalation with India after Pahalgam attack? Asif also warned that the Pakistani military had briefed the government on the possibility of an Indian incursion. However, he stopped short of providing specifics about why he believed such an attack was imminent. Following the attack, Indian authorities identified two of the suspected militants involved as Pakistani nationals. In response, Islamabad has denied any involvement and called for a neutral investigation into the incident. Pakistan on high alert "We are on high alert, and if there is a direct threat to our existence, then we will have to take appropriate measures," he added. Also read: 'To check if Modi is lying': Pakistan wants 'Russia, China' to join Pahalgam terror attack probe The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched two significant air combat exercises on Monday (April 28), taking place in the Central and Northern Air Commands. Titled "Fiza-e-Badr" and "Lalkar-e-Momin," the exercises will run simultaneously in the respective Areas of Responsibility (AORs) of the Northern and Central commands. During these operations, the PAF will deploy a large portion of its manned combat fleet, alongside unmanned systems, long-range air defence units, and electronic warfare capabilities. Calls for an international investigation Asif sought the support of global powers like Russia, China, and even Western countries to launch an independent investigation into the events surrounding the terror strike. Speaking to Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Asif suggested that countries like Russia or China could play a significant role in establishing an impartial investigation team to determine whether India’s version of the events was accurate. Also read: India, France ink ₹63,000 crore deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets: Why did New Delhi order 26 jets, and not 25 or 27? "I think Russia or China or even Western countries can play a very, very positive role in this crisis. Let an international team find out who is the culprit and the perpetrator of this incident in India, in Kashmir," Asif said. He added, "There must be some evidence that Pakistan is involved or that these people were supported by Pakistan. These are just statements, empty statements and nothing more." Controversial admission about Pakistan's past In a separate interview with Sky News, Asif made a controversial admission about Pakistan’s history of supporting terrorist organisations. When asked by Sky News presenter Yalda Hakim if Pakistan had a history of backing such groups, Asif acknowledged the country’s past involvement. Watch: Pahalgam Attack: Indian government has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels "Well, we have been doing this dirty work for the United States for about three decades, you know, and the West, including Britain," Asif said.

'On high alert': Pakistan alleges 'imminent' Indian strike after Pahalgam terror attack: Is Islamabad bracing for war?

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing a huge backlash after a video emerged showing him urging Pakistanis to seize control in local councils and parliaments, political parties, and countries and become more politically influential, a statement critics have condemned as deeply inappropriate, undemocratic, and advocating sectarianism.
In the video that has now gone viral, Sarwar is seen standing in front of a Pakistani flag and saying, &ldquo;We will only truly get real power if we have more Pakistanis sitting in the council chambers and parliaments, but actually more Pakistanis and South Asians sitting in the corridors of power and making the decisions. The change is coming, and the days where our South Asian community is viewed as a vote bank or curry bank are well and truly gone.&rdquo;
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The original Pakistan is about to get destroyed. But another Pakistan is about to emerge in United Kingdom. Scottish Labour leader of Pakistani origin <a href="https://twitter.com/AnasSarwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnasSarwar</a> is urging Pakistanis to take power in councils, parliament &amp; political parties.<a href="https://t.co/nplhSiWlfY">pic.twitter.com/nplhSiWlfY</a>
&mdash; Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Incognito_qfs/status/1916709114253811718?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
Most viewers quickly noticed the absence of any mention of Britain, Scotland, or the broader British public in his appeal, and the omission triggered netizens to accuse Sarwar of promoting sectarianism rather than integration.&nbsp; &ldquo;Multiculturalism has failed,&rdquo; many commented, expressing concerns that Sarwar&rsquo;s rhetoric signals a shift from assimilation to segregation.
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One user on X said, &ldquo;The old Pakistan is going to be destroyed. But a new Pakistan is going to rise in the United Kingdom.&rdquo;&nbsp; Another wrote, &ldquo;Scottish Labour&rsquo;s Anas Sarwar speaks of putting more Pakistanis into power. Notice he doesn&rsquo;t mention Scots, because they don&rsquo;t identify as Scots. They&rsquo;re not concealing the Great Replacement anymore.&rdquo;
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Scottish Labour&rsquo;s <a href="https://twitter.com/AnasSarwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnasSarwar</a> talks about getting more Pakistani&rsquo;s (notice he doesn&rsquo;t say Scots because they don&rsquo;t see themselves as Scots) into power. He talks about south Asians running Britain and changing school curriculums. They&rsquo;re not hiding the Great Replacement anymore. <a href="https://t.co/0CI7Nl2Iaf">pic.twitter.com/0CI7Nl2Iaf</a>
&mdash; Wolf 🐺 (@WorldByWolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldByWolf/status/1916599096388853955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
Others cautioned that &ldquo;the days when South Asian communities get to lead countries is upon us,&rdquo; reminding all that South Asia is comprised of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well.
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The castigation grew shriller as soon videos resurfaced featuring Sarwar&rsquo;s father, Mohammad Sarwar, a former Labour MP and current Pakistani politician. In one video, Mohammad Sarwar reportedly called for worldwide blasphemy laws to protect Islam, saying, &ldquo;A time will come that there will be a law in place all over the world that there can be no disrespect to our prophet.&rdquo;
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Former Labour MP Chaudhry Sarwar says there must be a WORLDWIDE ISLAMIC BLASPHEMY LAW. He is the Father of the Leader of Scottish Labour Anas Sarwar who recently called for Pakistanis to take over Government and our Schools The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree <a href="https://t.co/IagiiekpqN">pic.twitter.com/IagiiekpqN</a>
&mdash; Basil the Great (@Basil_TGMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Basil_TGMD/status/1916829329658458117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
Videos also showed Mohammad Sarwar delivering provocative speeches in George Square, Glasgow, where he called for bans on Quran burning and criticism of Islam. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-seizes-disputed-reef-near-philippines-key-military-outpost-in-south-china-sea-sparks-tension-9008435">China seizes disputed reef near Philippines&rsquo; key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions</a>
Another commenter noted that Mohammad Sarwar, a Labour MP, came &ldquo;awfully close to implying Muslims would respond violently to disrespect of Muhammad.&rdquo;

World | Pakistan: Most viewers quickly noticed the absence of any mention of Britain, Scotland, or the broader British public in his appeal, and the omission triggered netizens to accuse Sarwar of promoting sectarianism rather than integration.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing a huge backlash after a video emerged showing him urging Pakistanis to seize control in local councils and parliaments, political parties, and countries and become more politically influential, a statement critics have condemned as deeply inappropriate, undemocratic, and advocating sectarianism. In the video that has now gone viral, Sarwar is seen standing in front of a Pakistani flag and saying, “We will only truly get real power if we have more Pakistanis sitting in the council chambers and parliaments, but actually more Pakistanis and South Asians sitting in the corridors of power and making the decisions. The change is coming, and the days where our South Asian community is viewed as a vote bank or curry bank are well and truly gone.” The original Pakistan is about to get destroyed. But another Pakistan is about to emerge in United Kingdom. Scottish Labour leader of Pakistani origin @AnasSarwar is urging Pakistanis to take power in councils, parliament & political parties.pic.twitter.com/nplhSiWlfY — Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) April 28, 2025 Most viewers quickly noticed the absence of any mention of Britain, Scotland, or the broader British public in his appeal, and the omission triggered netizens to accuse Sarwar of promoting sectarianism rather than integration. “Multiculturalism has failed,” many commented, expressing concerns that Sarwar’s rhetoric signals a shift from assimilation to segregation. Also Read | Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7, confirms Vatican. How many days will it last? One user on X said, “The old Pakistan is going to be destroyed. But a new Pakistan is going to rise in the United Kingdom.” Another wrote, “Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar speaks of putting more Pakistanis into power. Notice he doesn’t mention Scots, because they don’t identify as Scots. They’re not concealing the Great Replacement anymore.” Scottish Labour’s @AnasSarwar talks about getting more Pakistani’s (notice he doesn’t say Scots because they don’t see themselves as Scots) into power. He talks about south Asians running Britain and changing school curriculums. They’re not hiding the Great Replacement anymore. pic.twitter.com/0CI7Nl2Iaf — Wolf 🐺 (@WorldByWolf) April 27, 2025 Others cautioned that “the days when South Asian communities get to lead countries is upon us,” reminding all that South Asia is comprised of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well. Also Read | Ultra-processed food multiplies risk of early death, reveals new study The castigation grew shriller as soon videos resurfaced featuring Sarwar’s father, Mohammad Sarwar, a former Labour MP and current Pakistani politician. In one video, Mohammad Sarwar reportedly called for worldwide blasphemy laws to protect Islam, saying, “A time will come that there will be a law in place all over the world that there can be no disrespect to our prophet.” Former Labour MP Chaudhry Sarwar says there must be a WORLDWIDE ISLAMIC BLASPHEMY LAW. He is the Father of the Leader of Scottish Labour Anas Sarwar who recently called for Pakistanis to take over Government and our Schools The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree pic.twitter.com/IagiiekpqN — Basil the Great (@Basil_TGMD) April 28, 2025 Videos also showed Mohammad Sarwar delivering provocative speeches in George Square, Glasgow, where he called for bans on Quran burning and criticism of Islam. Also Read | China seizes disputed reef near Philippines’ key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions Another commenter noted that Mohammad Sarwar, a Labour MP, came “awfully close to implying Muslims would respond violently to disrespect of Muhammad.”

‘Another Pakistan about to emerge in UK’: Scottish leader Anas Sarwar exhorts Pakistanis to ‘take power’ | Watch

Following Pakistan&rsquo;s recent announcement to block Indian airlines from using its airspace, the Indian government has started talks with airlines to understand its impact and find solutions, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Monday (Apr 28).
Naidu said that discussions are happening to ensure passenger safety and convenience ahead of business concerns.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-dgca-issues-guidelines-to-indian-airlines-amid-pakistan-airspace-closure-9004208">Pahalgam terror attack: DGCA issues guidelines to Indian airlines amid Pakistan airspace closure</a>
Following diplomatic tensions between the two nations after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">deadly terrorist attack</a> in Jammu and Kashmir on April 21, Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian airlines and Indian registered aircraft on Thursday (Apr 24). The closure can disrupt international flights by adding up to at least 90 minutes of flying time from Northern India to Europe, the US, and Canada. It would also raise the flight cost due to increased fuel requirements for a longer route.
When asked whether the government was looking to map alternate routes, Naidu said, &ldquo;There is (an alternate route), technically speaking, they can go up north and take a route, which usually the eastern side, especially China and all used to go to Europe and America. But the challenge there is that it&rsquo;s a high-altitude route, you have to go over the Himalayas and then enter that region. So again, the technical capability of the aircraft, the pilots and the crew comes into picture.&rdquo;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-indian-airlines-issue-travel-advisories-after-pakistan-announces-closure-of-airspace-8998905">Pahalgam terror attack: Indian airlines issue travel advisories after Pakistan announces closure of airspace</a>
<h2>'Have to find a safer route'</h2>
&ldquo;No matter any decision that you take in aviation, you can&rsquo;t ignore safety. Even if it takes a little longer, you have to find a safer route. So, we are still looking for options,&rdquo; he added, saying that the government was assessing the situation.
&ldquo;We already sat with the airlines, took their feedback, and our aim is to ensure that any decision taken does not negatively impact the passenger or compromise safety standards,&rdquo; Naidu said.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/do-terrorists-have-time-to-ask-about-religion-congress-leader-questions-accounts-of-the-victims-of-pahalgam-terror-attack-9010777">'Do terrorists have time to ask about religion'; Congress leader questions accounts of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack</a>
This is not the first time Pakistan has closed its airspace. In 2019, Pakistan made a similar move that severely affected all Indian and foreign airlines. However, this time the airspace is open for foreign carriers.
On providing financial assistance to the airlines, Naidu said, &ldquo;While there are currently no plans for direct financial assistance or viability gap funding for the airlines, the ministry is closely analysing potential long-term effects on international travel routes,&rdquo; the minister said. &ldquo;Let us get to a solution from the passenger&rsquo;s side first,&rdquo; he added.
The minister said that no decisions have been taken yet on possible restrictions against Pakistani aircraft. &ldquo;Such discussions would need to take place at a higher diplomatic and strategic level,&rdquo; Naidu said.
Watch | Jammu and Kashmir begin search operations in Doda and Kishtwar districts
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&ldquo;If fares are impacted in a big way, we will act on it,&rdquo; Naidu said.
<h2>Congestion at Delhi Airport</h2>
Apart from the geopolitical issues, the government is also facing congestion at Delhi Airport due to ongoing runway maintenance.
&ldquo;We are aiming to complete the current phase of work by the first week of May,&rdquo; Naidu said. &ldquo;We have told them not to take up major works during peak travel months and instead plan further renovations post June when traffic is expected to decline,&rdquo; he said.

Following diplomatic tensions between the two nations after the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 21, Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian airlines and Indian registered aircraft on Thursday (Apr 24). India news

Following Pakistan’s recent announcement to block Indian airlines from using its airspace, the Indian government has started talks with airlines to understand its impact and find solutions, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Monday (Apr 28). Naidu said that discussions are happening to ensure passenger safety and convenience ahead of business concerns. Also read | Pahalgam terror attack: DGCA issues guidelines to Indian airlines amid Pakistan airspace closure Following diplomatic tensions between the two nations after the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 21, Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian airlines and Indian registered aircraft on Thursday (Apr 24). The closure can disrupt international flights by adding up to at least 90 minutes of flying time from Northern India to Europe, the US, and Canada. It would also raise the flight cost due to increased fuel requirements for a longer route. When asked whether the government was looking to map alternate routes, Naidu said, “There is (an alternate route), technically speaking, they can go up north and take a route, which usually the eastern side, especially China and all used to go to Europe and America. But the challenge there is that it’s a high-altitude route, you have to go over the Himalayas and then enter that region. So again, the technical capability of the aircraft, the pilots and the crew comes into picture.” Also read | Pahalgam terror attack: Indian airlines issue travel advisories after Pakistan announces closure of airspace 'Have to find a safer route' “No matter any decision that you take in aviation, you can’t ignore safety. Even if it takes a little longer, you have to find a safer route. So, we are still looking for options,” he added, saying that the government was assessing the situation. “We already sat with the airlines, took their feedback, and our aim is to ensure that any decision taken does not negatively impact the passenger or compromise safety standards,” Naidu said. Also read | 'Do terrorists have time to ask about religion'; Congress leader questions accounts of the victims of Pahalgam terror attack This is not the first time Pakistan has closed its airspace. In 2019, Pakistan made a similar move that severely affected all Indian and foreign airlines. However, this time the airspace is open for foreign carriers. On providing financial assistance to the airlines, Naidu said, “While there are currently no plans for direct financial assistance or viability gap funding for the airlines, the ministry is closely analysing potential long-term effects on international travel routes,” the minister said. “Let us get to a solution from the passenger’s side first,” he added. The minister said that no decisions have been taken yet on possible restrictions against Pakistani aircraft. “Such discussions would need to take place at a higher diplomatic and strategic level,” Naidu said. Watch | Jammu and Kashmir begin search operations in Doda and Kishtwar districts “If fares are impacted in a big way, we will act on it,” Naidu said. Congestion at Delhi Airport Apart from the geopolitical issues, the government is also facing congestion at Delhi Airport due to ongoing runway maintenance. “We are aiming to complete the current phase of work by the first week of May,” Naidu said. “We have told them not to take up major works during peak travel months and instead plan further renovations post June when traffic is expected to decline,” he said.

‘Can’t ignore safety’: Indian govt in talks with airlines to ‘look for options’ following Pak airspace closure, says aviation minister

On Tuesday (Apr 22), Kashmir valley's Pahalgam witnessed one of its worst attacks on tourists, and soon after the attack, Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF) had claimed responsibility. After accepting that they were the force behind the dastardly attack, the terrorist organisation took a U-turn saying their account was 'hacked'.
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And now, a leaked message from their commander, Ahmed Salaar, has surfaced online. The audio statement mentions the recent blasting of houses and the killing of relatives of active terrorists. It says it's an 'emergency message to Kashmiris from Commander Ahmed Salaar'. He states the action taken by the army and J&amp;K police won't deter them. The leaked message says the group will seek revenge from J&amp;K police officers and jawans. House for house and family members for family members will be the cost.
He further adds that no candle marches should be carried out in the valley.&nbsp;
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In a statement issued earlier, read: "The Resistance Front (TRF) unequivocally denies any involvement in the Pahalgam incident. Any attribution of this act to TRF is false, hasty, and part of an orchestrated campaign to malign the Kashmiri resistance. Shortly after the attack in Pahalgam, a brief and unauthorised message was posted from one of our digital platforms."
Finding the reason behind the 'hacking', the statement further highlighted, "After an internal audit, we have reason to believe it was the result of a coordinated cyber intrusion &ndash; a familiar tactic in the Indian state's digital warfare arsenal. We are conducting a full investigation to trace the breach, and early indicators suggest fingerprints of Indian cyber-intelligence operatives. This is not the first time India has manufactured chaos for political gain."

The Resistance Front's (TRF) commander, Ahmed Salaar's message leaked. The audio statement mentions the recent blasting of houses and the killing of relatives of active terrorists. India news

On Tuesday (Apr 22), Kashmir valley's Pahalgam witnessed one of its worst attacks on tourists, and soon after the attack, Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF) had claimed responsibility. After accepting that they were the force behind the dastardly attack, the terrorist organisation took a U-turn saying their account was 'hacked'. WATCH | BREAKING: NIA probes 'Huawei Link' in Pahalgam terror attack case And now, a leaked message from their commander, Ahmed Salaar, has surfaced online. The audio statement mentions the recent blasting of houses and the killing of relatives of active terrorists. It says it's an 'emergency message to Kashmiris from Commander Ahmed Salaar'. He states the action taken by the army and J&K police won't deter them. The leaked message says the group will seek revenge from J&K police officers and jawans. House for house and family members for family members will be the cost. He further adds that no candle marches should be carried out in the valley. Also read: Pahalgam Terror attack: India bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels - Check Full List In a statement issued earlier, read: "The Resistance Front (TRF) unequivocally denies any involvement in the Pahalgam incident. Any attribution of this act to TRF is false, hasty, and part of an orchestrated campaign to malign the Kashmiri resistance. Shortly after the attack in Pahalgam, a brief and unauthorised message was posted from one of our digital platforms." Finding the reason behind the 'hacking', the statement further highlighted, "After an internal audit, we have reason to believe it was the result of a coordinated cyber intrusion – a familiar tactic in the Indian state's digital warfare arsenal. We are conducting a full investigation to trace the breach, and early indicators suggest fingerprints of Indian cyber-intelligence operatives. This is not the first time India has manufactured chaos for political gain."

Pahalgam terror attack | 'Will take revenge': Terror outfit TRF's statement leaked after claiming responsibility and then denying

Former Pakistan cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/danish-kaneria" rel="dofollow">Danish Kaneria</a> tore apart his ex-teammate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shahid-afridi" rel="dofollow">Shahid Afridi</a> for his scathing attack on the Indian government and Indian Army following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack in India&rsquo;s Kashmir early last week. A few days after&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cricket-shahid-afridi-ex-pakistan-captain-blames-indian-army-for-pahalgam-terror-attack-calls-them-inefficient-and-useless-9007522" rel="dofollow">Afridi asked India for proof of his country&rsquo;s involvement in the deadliest attack on Indian soil</a> since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, he was on record doing trash-talking on it in a public gathering in Pakistan.
In a video doing the rounds on social media, Afridi said that of the 800,000 Indian soldiers stationed in Kashmir, none showed up till one hour after the attack, but when they did, they pointed fingers at Pakistan.&nbsp;
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"The terrorists continued to kill people in Pahalgam for an hour, and not a single Indian soldier out of 8 lakhs showed up. But when they did, they blamed Pakistan," Afridi said to local media reporters in Pakistan in a public gathering.
He, however, went one step ahead in accusing India of killing its people, carrying out terrorism and then blaming Pakistan for everything.&nbsp;
"India carries out terrorism itself, kills its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan," he said.
Meanwhile, contrary to his previous statements, Afridi said no country or religion preaches bloodshed or killing, adding Islam teaches peace and that Pakistan never supports such acts.&nbsp;
"No country or religion supports terrorism. We always support peace. Islam teaches us peace only, and Pakistan never supports such kinds of acts,&rdquo; Afridi continued.
<h2>&lsquo;We received threats&rsquo;</h2>
Not only this, but Afridi also claimed that the Pakistan cricket team received death threats during their visit to India for the 2016 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;
"We received so many threats before travelling to India. During the 2016 T20 World Cup, I was the captain, and I had no clue whether we would go or not,&rdquo; Afridi said.&nbsp;
Speaking on the cricketing relations between both countries, Afridi said Pakistan had tried improving their relationship with its arch-rivals. Concerning India&rsquo;s refusal to send its team across the border for the first showpiece event of the year &ndash; the ICC Champions Trophy early in February, Afridi said sports diplomacy is good, but if India doesn&rsquo;t feel their cricket team is safe in Pakistan, they should also not send their teams for the other sports.&nbsp;
"We have always tried to improve our relations with India,&rdquo; Afridi said. "Sports diplomacy is also good. They send their kabaddi team here, but they can't send their cricket team. If you want to shut it down, then do it completely, or let sport."
<h3>Kaneria attacks Afridi</h3>
Replying to a post on X, Kaneria lashes out at Afridi for his pro-extremist remarks. He claimed that Afridi should be barred from coming on Indian television. However, what shocked everyone was when he revealed that Afridi tried persuading him to convert to Islam and even declined to share a meal with him.&nbsp;
&ldquo;He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply disrespectful,&rdquo; Kaneria wrote on X.&nbsp;
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He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gArYTNX1x4">https://t.co/gArYTNX1x4</a>
&mdash; Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanishKaneria61/status/1916754231052431379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

Ex-Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria claimed that Afridi tried persuading him to convert to Islam and even declined to share a meal with him.  India news, Sports, Cricket

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria tore apart his ex-teammate Shahid Afridi for his scathing attack on the Indian government and Indian Army following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir early last week. A few days after Afridi asked India for proof of his country’s involvement in the deadliest attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, he was on record doing trash-talking on it in a public gathering in Pakistan. In a video doing the rounds on social media, Afridi said that of the 800,000 Indian soldiers stationed in Kashmir, none showed up till one hour after the attack, but when they did, they pointed fingers at Pakistan. Also read | Indian govt bans Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube channel in wake of Pahalgam terror attack "The terrorists continued to kill people in Pahalgam for an hour, and not a single Indian soldier out of 8 lakhs showed up. But when they did, they blamed Pakistan," Afridi said to local media reporters in Pakistan in a public gathering. He, however, went one step ahead in accusing India of killing its people, carrying out terrorism and then blaming Pakistan for everything. "India carries out terrorism itself, kills its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan," he said. Meanwhile, contrary to his previous statements, Afridi said no country or religion preaches bloodshed or killing, adding Islam teaches peace and that Pakistan never supports such acts. "No country or religion supports terrorism. We always support peace. Islam teaches us peace only, and Pakistan never supports such kinds of acts,” Afridi continued. ‘We received threats’ Not only this, but Afridi also claimed that the Pakistan cricket team received death threats during their visit to India for the 2016 T20 World Cup. "We received so many threats before travelling to India. During the 2016 T20 World Cup, I was the captain, and I had no clue whether we would go or not,” Afridi said. Speaking on the cricketing relations between both countries, Afridi said Pakistan had tried improving their relationship with its arch-rivals. Concerning India’s refusal to send its team across the border for the first showpiece event of the year – the ICC Champions Trophy early in February, Afridi said sports diplomacy is good, but if India doesn’t feel their cricket team is safe in Pakistan, they should also not send their teams for the other sports. "We have always tried to improve our relations with India,” Afridi said. "Sports diplomacy is also good. They send their kabaddi team here, but they can't send their cricket team. If you want to shut it down, then do it completely, or let sport." Kaneria attacks Afridi Replying to a post on X, Kaneria lashes out at Afridi for his pro-extremist remarks. He claimed that Afridi should be barred from coming on Indian television. However, what shocked everyone was when he revealed that Afridi tried persuading him to convert to Islam and even declined to share a meal with him. “He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply disrespectful,” Kaneria wrote on X. He has consistently aligned himself with extremist views. In my opinion, he should not be given a platform on Indian television or within the country. Additionally, he tried to persuade me to convert to Islam and declined to share a meal with me, which I found deeply… https://t.co/gArYTNX1x4 — Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) April 28, 2025

Pahalgam terror attack: Ex-PAK spinner tears apart Afridi for his scathing ‘India kills its own people’ remark

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned of an “all-out war” if India escalates after the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to Sky News.

6 Pakistani politicians who issued war threats over India’s Indus Waters Treaty action

The Pakistani military violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in India's Jammu and Kashmir. This is the fourth consecutive night, as per a statement by the Indian Army. "During the night of 27-28 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts. Indian troops responded swiftly and effectively," the statement read.

The Pakistani military violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in India's Jammu and Kashmir. This is the fourth consecutive night, as per a statement by the Indian Army. India news

The Pakistani military violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in India's Jammu and Kashmir. This is the fourth consecutive night, as per a statement by the Indian Army. "During the night of 27-28 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in areas opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts. Indian troops responded swiftly and effectively," the statement read.

Pakistan violates ceasefire for 4th consecutive night, Indian Army retaliates

As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, reports now suggest that Pakistan&rsquo;s Air Force (PAF) has received a shipment of China&rsquo;s advanced PL-15 air-to-air missiles.
Recent images released by PAF show the latest JF-17 Block III fighter jets carrying PL-15 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles.
As per a report by Eurasian Times, the missiles delivered to PAF were sourced directly from China&rsquo;s People&rsquo;s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), and not the export model known as PL-15E. If true, it would suggest a fast-tracked weapons delivery from China to Pakistan at a time when the threat of conflict between the two neighbours is running high.
The PL-15&rsquo;s extended range could give Pakistani pilots the ability to target Indian aircraft from much farther away, offering a potential advantage if hostilities escalate.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-pakistan-got-the-nuclear-bomb-india-pahalgam-terror-attack-9007958" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Will go hungry, but get the bomb&rsquo;: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India</a>
<h2>What is the PL-15 missile?</h2>
The PL-15 is a key part of China&rsquo;s plans for modern air combat. Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), a state-run aerospace company, it is an active radar-guided, long-range air-to-air missile.
It uses a dual-pulse solid rocket motor and features an AESA (active electronically scanned array) radar. This, along with a two-way datalink, allows for precise mid-air adjustments, improving accuracy during missions.
The missile has a reported range between 200 and 300 kilometres (120&ndash;190 miles) and can fly at speeds above Mach 5. At the Zhuhai Air Show last year, China displayed an upgraded version with folding fins, making it possible for fighter jets like the J-20 to carry six missiles instead of four.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inside-india-pakistans-nuclear-arsenals-who-has-more-and-what-would-happen-if-new-delhi-islamabad-unleash-their-nukes-pahalgam-terror-attack-9007737" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Inside India, Pakistan&rsquo;s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes?</a>
<h2>Fallout after Pahalgam attack</h2>
These military developments come after a major terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a shooting. It was the deadliest attack in India since Pulwama in 2019.
Following the attack, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, expelled Pakistani military officers, suspended the long-standing Indus Water Treaty, and closed the Attari land border post.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-backs-pakistans-call-for-impartial-pahalgam-terror-attack-probe-urges-india-to-show-restraint-is-china-taking-sides-9008342">China backs Pakistan's call for 'impartial' Pahalgam terror attack probe, urges India to show 'restraint': Is China taking sides?</a>
Pakistan retaliated by freezing the Simla Agreement and suspending other bilateral arrangements. It also closed its airspace to Indian flights, halted all trade with India, and warned that any attempt to cut off water supplies would be seen as an act of war.

These military developments come after a major terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a shooting. Pakistan India News

As tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, reports now suggest that Pakistan’s Air Force (PAF) has received a shipment of China’s advanced PL-15 air-to-air missiles. Recent images released by PAF show the latest JF-17 Block III fighter jets carrying PL-15 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles. As per a report by Eurasian Times, the missiles delivered to PAF were sourced directly from China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), and not the export model known as PL-15E. If true, it would suggest a fast-tracked weapons delivery from China to Pakistan at a time when the threat of conflict between the two neighbours is running high. The PL-15’s extended range could give Pakistani pilots the ability to target Indian aircraft from much farther away, offering a potential advantage if hostilities escalate. Also read: 'Will go hungry, but get the bomb’: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India What is the PL-15 missile? The PL-15 is a key part of China’s plans for modern air combat. Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), a state-run aerospace company, it is an active radar-guided, long-range air-to-air missile. It uses a dual-pulse solid rocket motor and features an AESA (active electronically scanned array) radar. This, along with a two-way datalink, allows for precise mid-air adjustments, improving accuracy during missions. The missile has a reported range between 200 and 300 kilometres (120–190 miles) and can fly at speeds above Mach 5. At the Zhuhai Air Show last year, China displayed an upgraded version with folding fins, making it possible for fighter jets like the J-20 to carry six missiles instead of four. Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? Fallout after Pahalgam attack These military developments come after a major terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a shooting. It was the deadliest attack in India since Pulwama in 2019. Following the attack, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, expelled Pakistani military officers, suspended the long-standing Indus Water Treaty, and closed the Attari land border post. Also read: China backs Pakistan's call for 'impartial' Pahalgam terror attack probe, urges India to show 'restraint': Is China taking sides? Pakistan retaliated by freezing the Simla Agreement and suspending other bilateral arrangements. It also closed its airspace to Indian flights, halted all trade with India, and warned that any attempt to cut off water supplies would be seen as an act of war.

Pakistan deploys Chinese PL-15 missiles for first time. Is it a sign of escalation with India after Pahalgam attack?

China has backed Pakistan's call for an 'impartial' investigation into the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26.
In other news, the death toll of the Iran port blast has risen to 40, while over 1,000 have been injured.
Meanwhile, the Vancouver police, on Saturday (Apr 26), ruled out the "act of terrorism" after a 30-year-old SUV driver rammed his car into a street party in the Canadian city, killing nine people.
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China has backed Pakistan's call for an 'impartial' investigation into the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. In other news, the death toll of the Iran port blast has risen to 40, while over 1,000 have been injured. Meanwhile, the Vancouver police, on Saturday (Apr 26), ruled out the "act of terrorism" after a 30-year-old SUV driver rammed his car into a street party in the Canadian city, killing nine people. Click on the headlines for more China backs Pakistan's call for 'impartial' Pahalgam terror attack probe, urges India to show 'restraint': Is China taking sides? Following the horrific attack in India's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, China has called for restraint from both India and Pakistan, a statement that raises eyebrows, given the circumstances. Iran port explosion: At least 40 dead, over 1,000 injured; Iran’s president visits blast site Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday (Apr 27) visited those injured in a massive port blast as the fire still blazes after more than 24 hours of the incident. At least 40 people were killed in the incident, while more than 1,000 were wounded, according to state TV. Lapu Lapu festival: Vancouver police rule out act of terrorism as car driver plows into crowd killing nine people The Vancouver police, on Saturday (Apr 26), ruled out the "act of terrorism" after a 30-year-old SUV driver rammed his car into a street party in the Canadian city, killing nine people. Moscow’s Crocus Hall terror attack plotter in Pakistan? The mastermind of the horrific terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow on March 22, 2024, that left around 150 civilians killed, is said to be in Pakistan, and as per media reports, Moscow may ask Islamabad to hand him over. After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh Referring to reports of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists being in constant touch with an adviser in Bangladesh’s interim government, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has called for a suspension of water supply to Bangladesh after India’s decision to halt the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack. Canadian national detained after bomb scare creates panic in Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight Chaos broke out at Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi airport on Saturday (Apr 26) after a Canadian national aboard a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight claimed that he was carrying a bomb, police said on Sunday (Apr 27). Pahalgam terror attack: Karnataka man reveals chilling account of 'monstrous act'; 'brains and senses were numb' In a chilling account of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, a survivor has shared their harrowing experience of the April 22 "monstrous act" that killed 26 and injured many more. Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes? Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Pakistan’s Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has issued a warning to India, hinting at the possible use of nuclear weapons. Kevin Hart cancels Indian leg of his 'Acting My Age' tour after Pahalgam terrorist attack Comedian Kevin Hart has cancelled the Indian show of his Acting My Age tour after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The show was scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi Arena in Delhi this Wednesday, April 30th. The show's ticketing partner announced the news. MI vs LSG: Suryakumar Yadav becomes quickest to 4000 IPL runs by an Indian, surpasses Rohit Mumbai Indians ace batter Suryakumar Yadav continued his brilliant form in IPL 2025 with another half-century this season, more importantly in the winning cause against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede on Sunday. The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 54 in the first innings, propelling MI to 215 for seven in 20 overs. He, however, also broke several records on the day, including becoming the quickest Indian (by balls) to cross the 4000-run mark in the league.

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Following the horrific attack in India's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, China has called for restraint from both India and Pakistan, a statement that raises eyebrows, given the circumstances.
Wang Yi, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese foreign minister, spoke with Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday (April 27). The conversation took place at Pakistan&rsquo;s request.
During the call, Dar updated Wang on the latest situation between Pakistan and India after the Kashmir terror attack.
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<h2>China backs Pakistan, calls for 'impartial' investigation</h2>
Wang Yi responded by saying that China is closely watching the situation as it unfolds. He said, &ldquo;Combating terrorism constitutes a shared responsibility of all nations,&rdquo; adding that China &ldquo;consistently supports Pakistan&rsquo;s firm counter-terrorism actions.&rdquo;
Wang went on to say, &ldquo;As an ironclad friend and all-weather strategic cooperative partner, China fully understands Pakistan&rsquo;s legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to uphold its sovereignty and security interests.&rdquo;
Wang called for a prompt, impartial investigation and said that conflict would not serve the interests of either India or Pakistan. &ldquo;Beijing hopes both sides will exercise restraint, move toward each other, and work to de-escalate tensions,&rdquo; he said.
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This comes after Pakistan&rsquo;s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has called for countries like Russia, China, and even Western nations to take part in an independent investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
"I think Russia or China or even Western countries can play a very, very positive role in this crisis and they can even set up an investigation team that should be assigned this job to investigate whether India or Modi is lying or he is telling the truth. Let an international team find out," he said.
<h2>India responds strongly to terrorism</h2>
In response to the deadly attack, India has taken decisive action against Pakistan. Measures include downgrading diplomatic ties, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, and closing the Attari land transit post. These steps come as India seeks to hold Pakistan accountable for the bloodshed, the deadliest such attack since Pulwama in 2019.
Pakistan, on the other hand, has retaliated by suspending the Simla Agreement, cutting off trade links, closing its airspace to Indian flights, and warning that any move by India to divert river waters would be considered an act of war.
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This comes after Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has called for countries like Russia, China, and even Western nations to take part in an independent investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack. India news Pakistan World

Following the horrific attack in India's Pahalgam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, China has called for restraint from both India and Pakistan, a statement that raises eyebrows, given the circumstances. Wang Yi, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese foreign minister, spoke with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday (April 27). The conversation took place at Pakistan’s request. During the call, Dar updated Wang on the latest situation between Pakistan and India after the Kashmir terror attack. Also read: 'To check if Modi is lying': Pakistan wants 'Russia, China' to join Pahalgam terror attack probe China backs Pakistan, calls for 'impartial' investigation Wang Yi responded by saying that China is closely watching the situation as it unfolds. He said, “Combating terrorism constitutes a shared responsibility of all nations,” adding that China “consistently supports Pakistan’s firm counter-terrorism actions.” Wang went on to say, “As an ironclad friend and all-weather strategic cooperative partner, China fully understands Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns and supports its efforts to uphold its sovereignty and security interests.” Wang called for a prompt, impartial investigation and said that conflict would not serve the interests of either India or Pakistan. “Beijing hopes both sides will exercise restraint, move toward each other, and work to de-escalate tensions,” he said. Also read: 'Will go hungry, but get the bomb’: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India This comes after Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has called for countries like Russia, China, and even Western nations to take part in an independent investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. "I think Russia or China or even Western countries can play a very, very positive role in this crisis and they can even set up an investigation team that should be assigned this job to investigate whether India or Modi is lying or he is telling the truth. Let an international team find out," he said. India responds strongly to terrorism In response to the deadly attack, India has taken decisive action against Pakistan. Measures include downgrading diplomatic ties, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, and closing the Attari land transit post. These steps come as India seeks to hold Pakistan accountable for the bloodshed, the deadliest such attack since Pulwama in 2019. Pakistan, on the other hand, has retaliated by suspending the Simla Agreement, cutting off trade links, closing its airspace to Indian flights, and warning that any move by India to divert river waters would be considered an act of war. Also read: Inside India, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenals: Who has more, and what would happen if New Delhi, Islamabad unleash their nukes?

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