At the ECO Summit, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif accused India of unwarranted hostility. Despite TRF claiming responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan continued to portray itself as innocent regarding terrorism.
PAK PM: From the platform of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Azerbaijan, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif once again targeted India. Incensed by India's reaction to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Sharif labeled it "unprovoked hostility." He brought up the Kashmir and Gaza issues, accusing India of disrupting regional peace. However, the truth is that a Pakistan-based terrorist organization itself claimed responsibility for the attack.
Pakistan's Outburst at the ECO Summit
During the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) Summit held in Azerbaijan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched a sharp attack on India. He alleged that India, using the terrorist attack in Pahalgam as a pretext, was showing "unwarranted" hostility towards Pakistan, which he claimed was dangerous for regional peace.
Shehbaz Sharif said, "The attitude adopted by India towards Pakistan after an unfortunate incident in Jammu and Kashmir is completely provocative and irresponsible. This can lead to unrest in the entire region."
Pahalgam Attack and TRF's Responsibility
On April 22nd, a major terrorist attack took place in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 25 tourists and one local citizen were killed. Hours after the attack, The Resistance Front (TRF), a front linked to the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility.
The attack occurred when a large number of tourists were present in the valley. The conspiracy behind this attack was clearly hatched across the border. Despite this, Pakistan continued to try to distance itself from the attack.
India's Response: Operation Sindoor
Immediately after the attack, India responded to Pakistan with a b response, launching Operation Sindoor. Under this operation, the Indian Army destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts inside Pakistan.
Pakistan, in retaliation, initiated drone attacks in the border areas, but the Indian Army countered them with great firmness. After suffering heavy losses, Pakistan had to appeal for a ceasefire on May 10th.
India's Major Decision on the Indus Waters Treaty
After the attack, India took another significant step, suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. This treaty, in effect since 1960, governed water distribution between India and Pakistan. This move by India further increased Pakistan's concern. On international platforms, it is repeatedly raising this issue to strengthen its position, but it is not receiving much support.
