THE Pahalgam attack represents a glaring failure of Indian intelligence agencies, which were unable to pre-empt or prevent the tragic incident.

On April 22, a brutal terror strike in Kashmir’s scenic Baisaran Valley claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists.

The attackers, after confirming the religious identity of the victims as Hindu, opened indiscriminate fire, making it one of the deadliest civilian assaults in recent years in the region.

A previously unknown group, identified by Indian media as ‘The Resistance Front,’ has reportedly claimed responsibility.

However, instead of introspection, Indian media swiftly launched its familiar blame game, accusing Pakistan of orchestrating the attack—an allegation strongly refuted by Islamabad.

It seems that unfortunately, in modern history of the world terrorism has become a new “balancing act”.

Immediately as usual Indian media started a new blame game accusing Pakistan for this massacre which has been refuted by the Government of Pakistan.

Subsequently, the Indian Government shut borders, downgraded diplomatic ties and, in an unprecedented move, unilaterally announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) without offering any specific or concrete evidence about their allegations against Pakistan.

An emergency meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) was convened to assess the emerging situation, during which it was agreed that all necessary measures would be taken to safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and economic interests in the event of any Indian aggression.

The NSC meeting vividly reflected national unity, consensus and collective wisdom of the civilian government and military........

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