In the wake of Pahalgam attack, Pakistan have issued warnings about possible Indian military action. Those occupying the responsible ministerial positions in Pakistan are resorting to cheap war-mongering. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi have raised the spectre of a nuclear conflict amid heightened tension between the two countries. In response to the escalating situation, both nations have taken reciprocal measures. India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and expelled Pakistani diplomats, while Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian flights and suspended the Simla Agreement. By raising the nuclear boogey, Pakistani leaders may hope to attract the attention of the global powers and persuade them to intervene in the matter. As of now, it appears that South Asia is facing a serious threat owing to the politically motivated and highly provocative environment being created by both nations. The international community has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions urging both the nations to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to prevent further escalation. The rabble-rousing ministers must therefore avoid such irresponsible statements that may bring the two neighbours closer to the much-dreaded nuclear threshold.
