Diplomatic Tensions Soar After Deadly Kashmir Shooting
Pakistan has announced a series of retaliatory measures against India following accusations of involvement in a deadly shooting in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The clash of sanctions threatens to deepen a long-standing regional rift 🌏.
Pakistan's Countermeasures
In a statement Thursday, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called India’s allegations “reckless and unfounded,” unveiling steps including:
🚫 Closing the Wagah border post
✈️ Banning Indian airlines from Pakistani airspace
🛑 Halting trade and expelling Indian defense advisors
India’s Earlier Moves
India had suspended cooperation under the Indus Waters Treaty and expelled Pakistani diplomats Wednesday. On Thursday, it halted visas for Pakistani nationals and warned citizens against travel to Pakistan.
Roots of the Crisis
The escalation began after Tuesday’s attack killed at least 25 in Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan, which denies responsibility, calling the claims “without credible evidence.” Analysts warn the measures could destabilize South Asia’s fragile geopolitical balance ⚖️.
