US EditionKashmir attacks: India, Pakistan vie to control narrative
- On April 23, 2025, Islamist militants killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam Valley, Indian-administered Kashmir, sparking a crisis between India and Pakistan.
- The attack occurred amid decades-old Kashmir tensions and heavy military presence, with immediate accusations exchanged and no formal investigation conducted.
- India imposed retaliatory measures including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and closing borders, while Pakistan responded by shutting airspace, freezing trade, and troop deployments.
- Both governments tightened media controls involving arrests of influencers in India and restrictions on Pakistani outlets, citing national security to manage the crisis narrative.
- These developments increased the risk of escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors amid calls for impartial investigation and restoration of communication channels to reduce tensions.
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How the India-Pakistan Crisis Could Spiral
India and Pakistan are in their worst crisis in years after last week’s deadly attack in the disputed Kashmir region. The heightened tensions are unlikely to lead to war, but the world should be worried about the serious escalation risks posed by two nuclear-armed foes. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] On Apr. 22, militants attacked tourists picnicking in a picturesque meadow near the town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. Some 26 peop…
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The "Army of the Righteous" terror group has been accused of slaughtering 22 Indian tourists holidaying in the Baisaran valley - which is pushing India and Pakistan to the brink of conflict
Pahalgam attack raises tensions between India and Pakistan amid disinformation surge
Disinformation and inflammatory content surged on social media following the attackOriginally published on Global VoicesBaisaran Valley, near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where the attack happened. Image by Hellohappy via Wikimedia Commons. CC BY-SA 4.0. A deadly militant attack in Pahalgam Valley, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 23 left 26 tourists dead, including a navy officer, a foreign national, and an Indian Intelligence Bureau (I…
India and Pakistan’s Crisis: Water, War, and Warnings
India and Pakistan appear once again to be inching towards the precipice of a perilous confrontation in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in the heavily militarized region of Kashmir. The assault left 26 Indian tourists dead. Without waiting for even the semblance of an investigation, India rushed to accuse Pakistan within minutes after the incident. Subsequently, New Delhi unveiled a predictable array of retaliatory measures against Is…
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