In the wake of a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, the United States has called upon India and Pakistan to cooperate in de-escalating rising tensions. Over the weekend, 26 civilians lost their lives in the attack, raising fears of military conflict in the region.
US Calls for India-Pakistan Collaboration Amidst Kashmir Crisis
US Calls for India-Pakistan Collaboration Amidst Kashmir Crisis
The US urges both nations to ease escalating tensions following a tragic militant attack in Kashmir that claimed lives.
On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted talks with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing the need to uphold peace and security in South Asia. India has accused Pakistan of being complicit in the April 22 attack, an assertion Islamabad denies.
In response to the killings, India has taken severe measures, including shutting its airspace to all Pakistani aircraft, which is indicative of the escalating tit-for-tat measures between the two countries. Jaishankar called for the accountability of those responsible for the attack, while Rubio affirmed US support for India’s fight against terrorism and condemned the violent act.
While Rubio urged Pakistan to support India's investigation, Sharif rejected India's accusations, suggesting that such claims were an attempt to link Pakistan to the incident. He also called on the US to encourage India to lower its aggressive stance.
Amid rising hostilities, the Pakistani government has expressed credible fears of an imminent Indian military strike, while India remains silent regarding these claims. Indian PM Narendra Modi has held multiple security meetings and reportedly granted the armed forces the discretion to decide how and when to respond to the attack.
Tensions have escalated with both nations experiencing exchanges of fire across their border. India registered strong objections to ceasefire breaches and recently suspended most visas issued to Pakistani nationals, further straining relations. In retaliation, Pakistan cancelled several visas and suspended a peace treaty with India from 1972.
Amid these developments, the social media presence of Pakistani actors has been hindered in India, aligning with bans on Pakistani news channels deemed provocative.
This tragic episode comes amidst a long history of conflict regarding Kashmir, a territory claimed by both India and Pakistan since their partition in 1947. The recent violence, which sources suggest could be linked to a militant group associated with Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba, has reignited anger in India, with Modi pledging significant retribution against those responsible.
In response to the killings, India has taken severe measures, including shutting its airspace to all Pakistani aircraft, which is indicative of the escalating tit-for-tat measures between the two countries. Jaishankar called for the accountability of those responsible for the attack, while Rubio affirmed US support for India’s fight against terrorism and condemned the violent act.
While Rubio urged Pakistan to support India's investigation, Sharif rejected India's accusations, suggesting that such claims were an attempt to link Pakistan to the incident. He also called on the US to encourage India to lower its aggressive stance.
Amid rising hostilities, the Pakistani government has expressed credible fears of an imminent Indian military strike, while India remains silent regarding these claims. Indian PM Narendra Modi has held multiple security meetings and reportedly granted the armed forces the discretion to decide how and when to respond to the attack.
Tensions have escalated with both nations experiencing exchanges of fire across their border. India registered strong objections to ceasefire breaches and recently suspended most visas issued to Pakistani nationals, further straining relations. In retaliation, Pakistan cancelled several visas and suspended a peace treaty with India from 1972.
Amid these developments, the social media presence of Pakistani actors has been hindered in India, aligning with bans on Pakistani news channels deemed provocative.
This tragic episode comes amidst a long history of conflict regarding Kashmir, a territory claimed by both India and Pakistan since their partition in 1947. The recent violence, which sources suggest could be linked to a militant group associated with Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Taiba, has reignited anger in India, with Modi pledging significant retribution against those responsible.
