After the end of the 4-day war between India and Pakistan with a fragile ceasefire, the threat of a new regional war looms large due to the recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad and New Delhi.

Escalating Terror Attacks Across South Asian Borders

Historical Tensions and Proxy Wars

Tensions between the two sides were already high due to a 4-day war in May this year, which started due to a terrorist attack in the Pahalgam district of Indian-administered Kashmir. The Indian government accused the Pakistani government of sponsoring this attack and targeted several Pakistani cities in its missile strikes on 7th May, 2025, under the name of Operation Sindoor. In retaliation, Pakistan also targeted several key Indian military bases in its Operation Bunyan al Marsoos. The war ended after 4 days with a fragile ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. However, Indian officials repeatedly stated that their Operation Sindoor was ongoing and had entered its second phase. Both sides have been accusing each other of sponsoring proxy groups and terrorist organizations on either side of the border for years. Pakistan has termed all the terrorist organizations in the country as Fitna Al-Hindustan.

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