By Hira Jamal
In recent time we have witnessed one of the most severe escalations and military confrontation of the modern geopolitical history between the two regional giants and Atomic powers of Asia, Pakistan and India came face to face, as the terrorist attack occured on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam located in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir, costing the life of 26 civilians including 25 Hindu tourists, a Christian tourist and a local Muslim. Following this incident India blamed Pakistan for the attack and labeled Pakistan as the terrorist state by accusing that Pakistan is financing and funding the terrorist organization to attack on India, without any investigation and proof India continues to blame Pakistan despite Pakistan’s offer for an open investigation of the case. India also suspended the Indus water treaty and threatened Pakistan that it will disrupt its water supply to Pakistan, not only this India also suspended all kinds of diplomatic ties with Pakistan and send the Pakistani high commission officials back. In response Pakistan issued its stance after the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting that the palgham attack was a false flag operation and warned India that any disruption of its water supply would be considered as “an act of war” adding that Pakistan is prepared to retaliate “with full force across the complete spectrum of national power.” Pakistan also announced the closure of Wahga border post, the suspension and cancellation of SAARC visas for Indian nationals, the reduction in the staff of the Indian High Commission and closed its airspace to Indian airlines.
Both regional powers were on the verge strategic standoff during all this time and then on the night of May 7 India launched “Operation Sindoor” cowardly targeting the innocent civilians by firing missiles from its airspace targeting multiple locations in Pakistan including Bahawalpur, Muzarabad, and kotli causing the death of 50 civilians and 121 injured, Islamabad had vowed to retaliate strongly against the Indian aggression as the Pakistan’s military spokesperson told local media that “Pakistan will respond according to the time and place of its own choice. “On the same night within 1 hour Pakistan Air force shot down 6 indian fighter jets including 3 Rafael jets and destroy the brigadier headquarters.
On May 10, 2025 after offering Fajar prayer, Pakistan launched its retaliatory operation called “Operation Bunyan un Marsoos” (Iron wall) a comprehensive military response including Fatah-1 missiles that strikes on Indian military bases and artillery in Bathinda airfield, while the Pakistan’s JF-17 thunder hypersonic missiles destroyed India’s S-400 air defense system in Adampur, a Russian system worth around 1.5 Billion Pakistan also launched a cyber-attack by hacking key Indian websites, including the Assam Rifles, Atomic Energy Departments and Defense Sites. On the same day Indian military spokesperson Colonel Sofia Qureshi announced in the media briefing that India don’t want more tensions while also confirming that Pakistan has attacked on major military targets in India with heavy artillery. India reportedly seeks help from the USA for a ceasefire as an international journalist claim on international media that India reached out to call for a ceasefire On May 10 2025 due to the mediation of the US president Donald trump the a ceasefire was made between the two nuclear powers on the brink of a nuclear conflict. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif showed willingness to conduct peace talks with India to de-escalate the tensions.
The conflict draws the international attention as many states condemned the India’s aggression and targeting of civilians in the dark. While Israel announced its full support to India, Pakistan’s allies also openly supported its stance, like China condemn India’s military strikes on Pakistan and supported Pakistan’s call for independent investigation of the Palgham incident. China provided Pakistan with the substantial military and technical assistance including the air defense system, satellite imagery and advanced communication technology. Turkey also openly supported Pakistan as the brother Islamic country and provided its arm supply and naval ships, Turkey’s support also strengthen the Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir issue. Azarbaijan also announced the full diplomatic support for Pakistan in respect to its trilateral partnership with Pakistan and Turkey. This unwavering support from Turkey and Azarbaijan led to a widespread anger among the India public and government, Institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia University suspended ties with Turkish institutions and many Indians cancelled their bookings to Turkey and Azarbaijan. Malaysia, Qatar, Iran and Saudia Arab also supported Pakistan’s call for the independent investigation of the palgham incident and condemn the Indian aggression. While the ceasefire has temporarily halted the escalations, the main issue remains unresolved and there are still chances of the re- escalations and aggression from both sides. The international community role in facilitating discussion and dialogues will be crucial in ensuring the lasting peace in the region.
Hira Jamal
Karachi, Pakistan
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India’s targeting of Pakistan’s innocent civilians stems from its failure to acknowledge its own security lapses.