Nawaz Sharif Calls for Calm Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
The conflict has significant implications for regional stability, with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirming his country's support for Kashmiris' right to self-determination. The international community is watching the situation closely, with many calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has advised his brother, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to use diplomatic channels to ease tensions with India, following a recent attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The attack, which killed 25 Indians and one Nepali national, has led to a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries, with both sides exchanging gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC).
India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, but Islamabad denies any involvement. Pakistan's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has said that his country is willing to cooperate with any neutral investigators and remains committed to peace and stability. However, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to pursue the attackers to "the ends of the earth" and has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
The situation has led to increased tensions and fears of a full-blown crisis, with Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of an "all-out war" if there is an all-out attack. Nawaz Sharif's call for calm and diplomacy is seen as a significant development, as it highlights the need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also stated that Pakistan is open to a neutral and transparent investigation into the Pahalgam attack.
The international community, including the UN Security Council, has condemned the Pahalgam attack and urged all states to cooperate actively with relevant authorities to combat terrorism. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether diplomacy will prevail or if the tensions between India and Pakistan will escalate further.