North India Statesman
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United Nations Pahalgam: 28 people lost their lives in a horrific terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This attack has once again brought the tension between India and Pakistan to its peak. Meanwhile, the United Nations (UN) has appealed to both countries to take ‘maximum restraint’ so that the situation does not deteriorate.
We appeal to India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint: United Nations
United Nations spokesman Stephen Dujarik said, “We call on the governments of India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and ensure that the situation does not deteriorate even more.”
Condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, UN spokesperson Dujarik said, ‘India and Pakistan should talk. We believe that any issue between Pakistan and India can be resolved peacefully and should be resolved through meaningful dialogue.
What did India do after the terrorist attack?
After this attack, on Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took five major decisions, of which…
1. Indus Water Treaty canceled
2. Attari-Wagh border closed
3. Visa suspension for Pakistani citizens
4. Diplomatic relations were abolished.
5. Strict security on the border
Pakistan’s response to this matter
Pakistan reacted strongly, calling India’s action ‘war action’. The office of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that any attempt to stop water or turn its stand under the Indus Water Treaty would be considered as ‘war action’. Pakistan retaliating and canceled the visas of Indian citizens, shut down its airspace for Indian aircraft and suspended all business activities.
Pakistan also announced the postponement of the 1972 Shimla Agreement. Pakistan’s Defense Minister described this attack as an ‘false campaign’ and claimed that India is defaming Pakistan without proof.
