Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has urged an international probe into the terror attack on the Pahalgam tourist resort in Kashmir. This call is part of a larger plan to tackle terrorism in the region.
The Pahalgam attack has sent shock waves about the safety and security of the tourists as well as the locals in the beautiful valley of Kashmir, a region which has long been a bone of contention between India and Pakistan. Khawaja Asif underscored the need for an exhaustive inquiry into the attack, given the necessity of punishing the perpetrators of the act.
In retaliation to the attack, Pakistan is looking to gain support from the international community for its position on terrorism in the region. By calling for an international investigation, the government of Pakistan hopes to show its dedication to fighting terrorism and providing security to residents and visitors of Kashmir.
The call for an international inquiry underlines the complexities of the Kashmir dispute, where both India and Pakistan have conflicting narratives and claims to the region. The Pahalgam attack has once again raised the issue of terrorism in Kashmir to the international level, with Pakistan trying to internationalize the issue and rally support for its view.
Khawaja Asif's insistence on an international inquiry reflects the attempts by Pakistan to put the question of terrorism in Kashmir within the global debate on security questions. By appealing to global sentiment, Pakistan wishes to garner world support for its stance and place pressure on India to come to the negotiating table on the dispute over Kashmir.
The Kashmir situation continues to be unstable, and the Pahalgam attack is a reminder of the vulnerability of the region to terrorist strikes. While Pakistan insists on an international inquiry, the response of the international community will go a long way in determining the future dynamics of the Kashmir issue.