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Pakistan’s PM Shahbaz Sharif has recently opened up for a neutral investigation into the Pahgam terror attack, killing 26 amid allegations for harassing terrorists against Pakistan.
New Delhi:
Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif today said that he is ready for a “neutral investigation” of the terrorist attack. Jammu and Kashmir’s pahalgam Where 26 people including Nepali National were closed.
Terrorist attack, one of the deadliest since the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019, has triggers high-level diplomatic and security reactions from the government against Pakistan, which has been accused of harassing the handlers and backchers of this terrorist group.
Addressing a graduate ceremony at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Prime Minister Sharif said that his country was open to participate in “reliable” investigation.
Mr. Sharif said, “Recently tragedy in Pahalgam is still another example of this permanent defect game, which should continue with its role as a responsible country. Pakistan is open to participate in any neutral, transparent and reliable investigation,” said Mr. Sharif.
A proxy resistance front (TRF) for Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tabiba has claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan has often been accused of harassing and funding terrorist groups engaged in cross -border infiltration. According to intelligence sources, Adil Ahmed ThokarOne of the main accused of the attack went to Pakistan, received military training from terrorist groups and after six years infiltrated India with several Pakistani militants.
“Pakistan has always condemned terrorism in all its forms and expressions,” said Mr. Sharif. “Pakistani armed forces are fully capable and are ready to defend the country’s sovereignty and its regional integrity against any misconception.”
In an interview with the New York Times, Mr. Sharif’s remarks by Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif a day later said that Pakistan was ready to cooperate “with any investigation”, which is conducted by international inspectors “.
Diplomatic result
A Cabinet Committee (CCS) on security under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was called to determine India’s response to the April 23 attack in Pahgam on Wednesday. The CCS announced extensive action against Pakistan, alleging that New Delhi of harassing and supporting cross -border terrorism.
In a press briefing on Wednesday evening, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced measures. Each of them is a downgrading of diplomatic missions in each country. Both Indian and Pakistani High Commission will reduce the strength of their personnel from 55 to 30, will be completed by 1 May.
India has also expelled all defense, Navy and aerial advisors from the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. These individuals have been declared personality non -thunderstorms and directed to leave the country within a week. In contrast, India will withdraw its military advisors from its High Commission in Islamabad. Five assistant employees assigned to service advisors in both missions will also be withdrawn.
India has further suspended the SAARC visa discount scheme for Pakistani citizens. Under this program, any existing visa issued to Pakistani citizens has been canceled with immediate effect.
The CCS ordered the immediate closure of the integrated check post in the attic, which was the only working land border between India and Pakistan. Mr. Misri said that Pakistani citizens have entered India via posts with valid documents, which may return before the May 1 deadline.
One of the most resulting decisions was the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. Misri said that the treaty will remain until Pakistan “reliable and irreversible can end its support for cross -border terrorism.”
Since there is more tension between the two countries, Pakistani soldiers continue to engage. Unprotected firing With the Line of Control (Loc). The second night consecutive night, the Pakistani Army opened fire with Loc on Indian positions, in which Indian forces responded. No casualties have been reported on both sides.
