Russia's potential involvement sought by Pakistan in probing Kashmir terror incidents
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Islamabad is keen to rope in Moscow and Beijing for probing the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, as per Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Jamali's statements to TASS. The ambassador hinted that involvement from these neutral partners could aid in conducting transparent investigations. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has already advocated for a transparent inquiry into the incident.
Following the April 30 Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Bayasar valley, Pakistan's Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Attullah Tarar, suggested possible Indian military action against the Islamic Republic within the next few days, citing reliable information. Tarar emphasized that Pakistan would respond robustly to any act of aggression.
India has already refuted third-party mediation and insists on a bilateral approach. Instead, it surges diplomatic and economic pressure, including lobbying for Pakistan's reinstatement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list to restrict financial inflows, blocking Pakistan's attempts to brand Jammu and Kashmir as "disputed" at the UNSC, and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
Pakistan's proposal for a China- and Russia-led joint investigation highlights its reliance on non-Western allies over India's diplomatic maneuvers in Kashmir-related matters. Despite this, the viability of the proposal seems iffy with India's categorical rejection of external interference in Kashmir affairs.
The geopolitical landscape is fraught with tensions as Russia's stance remains hesitant, while China traditionally backs Pakistan. The West, including the US and UK, urges restraint, with the UNSC evading endorsement of any investigative mechanism. Gulf states exhibit ambiguity, while Israel aligns with India.
[1] Gulf News - Pakistan blocks Indian attempt to label J&K as 'disputed'
[2] Al Jazeera - India-Pakistan Tensions Over Pahalgam Attack
[3] The Diplomat - Russia and Pakistan Strengthen Defense Ties
[4] The Wire - India and Russia: Beyond the Cold War
[5] Dawn - Pakistan: India 'planning military action'
[6] CNN - Pakistan accuses India of violating ceasefire
[7] South China Morning Post - India, Pakistan escalate water dispute
- The general news outlets welcome the prospect of Islamabad intending to rope in Moscow and Beijing for a joint investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, with reports appearing in Gulf News, Al Jazeera, and Dawn.
- In the realm of war-and-conflicts, Pakistan accuses India of planning military action, as reported by various media outlets such as Gulf News and CNN, while India denies this claim and instead escalates diplomatic and economic pressure on Pakistan.
- Politically, Pakistan's proposal for a China- and Russia-led joint investigation into the Pahalgam attack highlights the country's reliance on non-Western allies, as Russia and Pakistan strengthen their defense ties, as reported by The Diplomat.
- In the realm of politics, the West, including the US and UK, urge restraint in the escalating India-Pakistan conflict, with the United Nations Security Council evading endorsement of any investigative mechanism. The stance of Russia remains hesitant, while China traditionally backs Pakistan, and the Gulf states exhibit ambiguity in their response to this war-and-conflicts situation. Israel aligns with India in this geopolitical landscape fraught with tensions.
