- Pakistan rejects Indian propaganda and exposes the Pahalgam attack as a false flag operation aimed at manipulating global perception during a key U.S. diplomatic visit.
- NSC decisions showcase strategic clarity, with Pakistan suspending all diplomatic, trade, and transit ties with India to defend its sovereignty and national interest.
- India’s oppressive actions in Kashmir and systemic targeting of Muslims are condemned as state terrorism by Pakistan, reinforcing the legitimacy of the Kashmiri freedom struggle.
- Pakistan warns against Indian nuclear brinkmanship, declaring it fully prepared to respond across the full spectrum of national power if provoked.
In a move resonating with historical gravity and strategic clarity, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif convened the National Security Committee (NSC) in Islamabad on April 24, 2025, amid escalating regional tensions triggered by a deadly and suspicious attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The meeting—attended by the top civil and military leadership—marked a turning point in Pakistan’s regional posture, underscoring the country’s resolve to counter threats, assert sovereignty, and uphold justice in the face of growing Indian aggression.
The NSC deliberated extensively on the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack in Anantnag district on April 22, where several Indian tourists were killed under circumstances that remain mired in ambiguity and growing suspicion. The Indian government, within hours, hastily pinned blame on Pakistan, fueling fears of retaliation and stirring a storm of propaganda through state-controlled media.
Anatomy of a False Flag?
But as diplomats across the globe sift through the rubble of rhetoric and analyze the sequence of events, credible suspicions have emerged pointing toward a classic false flag operation—a tactic India has allegedly employed before, especially during politically sensitive moments. The attack occurred just as the United States Vice President landed in New Delhi for a high-profile visit, raising questions about the timing and motive behind the operation.
Sources in Islamabad suggest the Indian deep state orchestrated the attack to malign Pakistan on the international stage. “The Pahalgam incident is not an isolated tragedy,” said a senior Pakistani security official. “It is a carefully choreographed event aimed at shifting global attention away from India’s internal repression in Kashmir and fabricating a narrative of Pakistani complicity without evidence.”
An Eye on Islamabad: The World Watches Pakistan’s Response
The world’s most powerful capitals are closely watching Islamabad’s next move. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin are all believed to be in consultation with their respective national security teams following Pakistan’s sweeping announcements.
From Beijing to Brussels, from Washington to Riyadh, diplomatic cables are flying back and forth. India’s provocations have not gone unnoticed.
In New Delhi, senior officials in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office are reportedly monitoring developments in Pakistan round the clock. According to intelligence sources, the PMO has been receiving real-time updates on every press release, policy move, and televised comment coming out of Islamabad. The stakes are higher than they’ve been in years.
And for good reason. The region stands on a razor’s edge. Any miscalculation—or mischief—could tip the subcontinent into a catastrophic confrontation.
From Tensions to Thresholds: A Nuclear Flashpoint?
Strategic experts across the globe are sounding alarm bells over the real possibility that the current escalation could spiral into open conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors. “The India-Pakistan dynamic is not just a bilateral issue anymore,” noted Dr. Mark Lyon, a South Asia scholar at the London School of Economics. “It’s a flashpoint with global implications, especially when one side is showing signs of adventurism.”
The Pakistani government minced no words in warning that any attempt to violate its sovereignty—militarily, diplomatically, or economically—will be met with full-spectrum retaliation. “Let there be no doubt,” said an official source, “Pakistan is not seeking war. But if war is imposed upon us, we are fully capable of responding in kind.”
The National Security Committee: A Crucible of Strategy
The National Security Committee is Pakistan’s apex decision-making body on matters of national defense and foreign policy. Comprising the Prime Minister, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Army, Navy, and Air Chiefs, as well as key cabinet ministers and intelligence chiefs, the NSC meeting held on April 24 was nothing short of historic.
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In the solemn confines of the Prime Minister’s Office, the NSC examined every angle of the security situation, particularly the reckless and inflammatory rhetoric emerging from India following the Pahalgam incident. The committee’s communiqué, Press Release No. 110/2025, read like a strategic doctrine for a nation unwilling to be cowed.
Key Decisions from NSC: Bold, Unyielding, Unmistakable
The NSC’s response was decisive and sweeping. It announced a series of retaliatory and preemptive measures aimed at safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty:
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Immediate Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty: Termed a matter of “Vital National Interest,” Pakistan rejected India’s announcement to hold the treaty in abeyance. Any Indian attempt to halt water flow into Pakistan will be deemed an Act of War.
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Bilateral Agreements Suspended: Pakistan declared it would hold all bilateral agreements with India—Simla Accord included—in abeyance until India halts its extraterritorial operations and ceases interference inside Pakistan.
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Closure of Wagah Border: Cross-border movement through Wagah has been suspended with immediate effect. Indian nationals must exit by April 30, with the exception of Sikh religious pilgrims.
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Diplomatic Expulsions: Indian military attachés—Defense, Naval, and Air Advisors—have been declared persona non grata. Islamabad also slashed the Indian High Commission’s strength by half.
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Airspace and Trade Blockade: Pakistan’s airspace is now closed to all Indian carriers. Furthermore, all bilateral trade, including through third countries, stands suspended.
Indian Media: Agents of Volatility
The NSC reserved harsh criticism for India’s state-controlled media, accusing it of stoking hysteria and war-mongering. “Their conduct is not journalism; it’s incitement,” said a senior Pakistani media analyst. “By manipulating public sentiment and demonizing Pakistan, the Indian media is acting as an instrument of statecraft, not a pillar of democracy.”
Historical Parallels: The Vindication of the Pakistan Resolution
In a powerful nod to history, the NSC concluded that India’s recent actions reaffirm the Two-Nation Theory and the enduring relevance of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision.
“Once again,” the press release stated, “Pakistan’s very creation stands vindicated. The events unfolding are a stark reminder of why the Muslims of the subcontinent sought a separate homeland—free from tyranny, free from second-class citizenship, and free to live with dignity.”
The Geopolitical Chessboard: What’s Next?
Analysts believe Pakistan’s strategic posture is gaining traction globally. China has expressed “grave concern” over India’s destabilizing actions. Russia, while traditionally cautious in its rhetoric, has called for restraint from both sides. Turkey and Iran have privately communicated support for Pakistan’s right to sovereignty.
Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is set to convene an emergency session in Riyadh to discuss India’s actions in IIOJK and its discriminatory policies toward Muslims across the subcontinent.
“We must understand,” said a Pakistani diplomat in Geneva, “this is not merely about Kashmir anymore. It’s about religious persecution, demographic engineering, and the deliberate marginalization of an entire people. And now, they’re staging attacks to justify their excesses.”
Beyond the Border: Indian Atrocities in Global Spotlight
India’s increasingly authoritarian behavior has invited rare but significant criticism. From the abrogation of Article 370 to the implementation of the controversial Waqf Bill, India’s internal policies have attracted condemnation from human rights groups and minority rights advocates.
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With the confession of Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav—a serving Indian Navy officer captured in Balochistan—Pakistan possesses concrete evidence of Indian state-sponsored terrorism. This, officials say, should end all illusions about India’s alleged victimhood.
Pakistan’s Strategic Patience: A Warning
The NSC emphasized that Pakistan has consistently acted with strategic patience. From Pulwama to Balakot, from border skirmishes to diplomatic provocations, Islamabad has displayed maturity and restraint.
But that patience, as one insider put it, “must not be mistaken for weakness.”
“The Pakistani nation,” said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the closed-door session, “is a peace-loving nation. But if pushed to the wall, we will defend every inch of our land with the courage of our convictions and the steel of our will.”
Final Thoughts: A Nation on Alert, A Region at Risk
As the sun sets over South Asia, the winds of conflict swirl ominously. Yet amid the storm, Pakistan stands resolute—prepared, principled, and unwavering in its commitment to peace with dignity. The choices made in Islamabad this week are not simply tactical maneuvers—they are strategic declarations of national will.
The world would do well to listen. For the price of ignoring warning signs may be far greater than anyone is prepared to pay.