Dawn News: Taliban Condemns Pahalgam Attack in Kashmir
The attack has resulted in widespread condemnation, with various governments and groups calling for a strong response against the perpetrators. The incident has raised fears of a fresh conflict between India and Pakistan, with the international community closely watching the developments.
The Taliban-led Afghan government has strongly condemned the recent attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the loss of 28 civilian lives, emphasizing that such acts pose a significant threat to regional peace and stability.
The attack, carried out by gunmen on a group of tourists in the popular destination of Pahalgam, has been widely condemned by various governments and groups, including the Indian government, Pakistan, and the US. The Indian government has vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising a strong response. The incident has raised tensions between India and Pakistan, with India expelling Pakistan's high commission defence, navy, and air advisers and suspending the Indus waters treaty.
The dispute over Kashmir has been a long-standing issue between India and Pakistan, and the recent attack has reignited tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Kashmiri groups have condemned the attack, staging a shutdown of stores and businesses and holding protest marches, while local people have expressed outrage, chanting "Tourists are our lives." The attack has punctured the Indian government's narrative that Kashmir is "normal" and has raised fears of a fresh conflict.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is closely watching the developments, with the US vice-president's visit to India adding to the tension. The US has seemed to back India's response, which has further escalated the situation. The Taliban's condemnation of the attack is a significant development, as it emphasizes the need for regional peace and stability.