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PM Thanks China for Backing Probe Amid Rising India Tensions
PM Shehbaz thanks China for backing a neutral probe into the Pahalgam attack, amid soaring tensions with India. Pakistan urges peace, warns against war.
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by News Desk
2025-05-01
PM Thanks China for Backing Probe Amid Rising India Tensions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed gratitude to Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong for endorsing Pakistan’s offer to conduct a neutral and transparent investigation into the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. The attack has triggered a sharp escalation in tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India.

During their meeting at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to counterterrorism and regional peace. He warned that India’s aggressive rhetoric and military posturing risk diverting Pakistan’s focus from its counterterrorism operations against IS-K, TTP, and BLA – groups allegedly operating from Afghanistan.

The Chinese envoy appreciated Pakistan's measured approach and reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s stance on de-escalation and regional peace. The PM also raised concern over India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it “a weaponization of water” and a violation of international commitments.

In Washington, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh appealed to former President Donald Trump to play a role in defusing the crisis. In an interview with Newsweek, he stressed the gravity of the Kashmir conflict and said peace with dignity remains Pakistan’s objective.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held calls with both Indian and Pakistani leaderships, urging restraint, accountability, and diplomatic engagement to maintain peace in South Asia.

On the ground, tensions escalated as small arms fire continued along the Line of Control for a seventh night. Pakistan’s armed forces remain on high alert, conducting military exercises across all branches — army, navy, and air force — showcasing modern weaponry and preparedness.

In a precautionary move, over 1,000 seminaries in Azad Jammu and Kashmir were shut down for 10 days amid fears of Indian aggression. Tourism in Neelum Valley has also seen a sharp decline due to security concerns.

According to reports, Indian forces killed nine Kashmiris in April and arrested over 2,400 civilians. Additionally, airspace restrictions have been imposed by both countries, raising fears of a broader conflict.

Despite these developments, global powers and the United Nations continue to call for restraint and dialogue, urging both sides to resolve disputes diplomatically and avoid a full-scale conflict.

 
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