Saturday, March 29, 2025
In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people—most of them Hindu pilgrims—tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated. Amidst this growing crisis, Pakistan has appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene and help de-escalate the situation, warning that any misstep could trigger a catastrophic nuclear conflict.
Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, called Kashmir the most dangerous potential flashpoint for nuclear war and urged Trump to take decisive action. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Sheikh stated, “This issue could become a defining part of President Trump’s legacy—if he addresses not just superficial tensions but the root causes like the Kashmir dispute itself.”
Ambassador Sheikh labeled India’s reaction to the Pahalgam attack as “provocative and reckless,” accusing New Delhi of blaming Pakistan within just 10 minutes of the incident without any investigation. “India didn’t waste a single minute before accusing Pakistan. We demanded evidence and offered to join an impartial, transparent investigation—but received no response,” he said.
Sheikh emphasized the potential global ramifications of unchecked hostility between India and Pakistan. “This region is home to over 1.5 billion people. Escalatory rhetoric is once again turning South Asia into a hostage of war-driven mindsets,” he warned. “Even a single miscalculation or misunderstanding could lead to nuclear conflict, and the consequences would be catastrophic.”
The ambassador also condemned India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty following the Pahalgam attack, calling it a blatant violation of international law. “The treaty has survived full-scale wars between India and Pakistan. Unilaterally cutting off river flows is not just hostile but illegal,” he said.
Pakistan has consistently sought international mediation over the Kashmir issue. Sheikh lamented that while the global community often expresses concern when tensions flare up, it rarely offers a long-term resolution. “This time, steps must be timely and aim for lasting peace—not just temporary relief,” he said.
Despite Pakistan’s appeals, most countries now recognize Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, thanks to New Delhi’s strong foreign policy outreach. However, Islamabad continues to urge external powers to intervene. Sheikh reiterated that Pakistan has lost between 70,000 and 90,000 lives to terrorism over the past two decades, painting his country as a victim rather than a sponsor of terror.
The recent attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, has significantly worsened India-Pakistan relations. While India has not officially blamed Pakistan, intelligence sources suggest Pakistani nationals were involved. In response, the Indian government has given its military “full operational freedom,” a move that has sparked anxiety in Islamabad.
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