Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:30am on 26 Apr 2025,Saturday India Global
Amid escalating tensions with India, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed readiness for a "neutral and transparent" investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Sharif called for an end to the "blame game" while warning India against tampering with the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting Pakistan's readiness to respond "with full force." The attack, attributed to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has led India to suspend diplomatic ties and block visa services. Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian carriers. Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Kashmiri self-determination, citing Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision of Kashmir as Pakistan’s "jugular vein." (PC: India Today)
