Pahalgam incident, followed by India strikes on pakistan reignited tensions in region

By Dr Ashraf Chohan
Chairman PMLN Uk
Chief Editor Daily Rapid Lahore

Pahalgam incident, followed by India’s swift accusation against Pakistan and targeted strikes on nine
Pakistani positions, has reignited tensions in a region already on edge. Pakistan’s firm denial and demand for an impartial investigation was met with further Indian military operations, prompting a strong and immediate response from Islamabad. Though a ceasefire has been declared, both nations now exist in a constant state of near-war — a situation that benefits neither side.
For over 75 years, India and Pakistan have lived with unresolved disputes, each blaming the other for extremism and cross-border violence. But today’s changing global order, with China’s deepening presence and new regional blocs emerging, demands maturity, not militarism. Both countries face common challenges: poverty, youth unrest, water security, and economic pressures. War is no longer winnable — diplomatically, economically, or morally. It is imperative that India and Pakistan sit down for dialogue — not as adversaries, but as neighbors. A neutral venue like Saudi Arabia or Qatar could serve as a starting point. The path forward must involve transparency, accountability, and a genuine will to descalate. The alternative is decades more
of distrust — and potential disaster.