The recent deadly Pahalgam terror attack has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, with a former Pakistani army officer, Adil Raza, making a serious claim about the involvement of General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief. Raza alleged that the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, was carried out under orders from General Asim Munir, one of the highest-ranking officials in Pakistan's military leadership. The attack, which took place on April 24, 2025, has sparked widespread criticism from both regional and international sources, further straining India-Pakistan relations.

According to Raza, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his accusations, the attack was not a rogue action by some isolated terrorists but rather part of a broader military agenda dictated by Pakistan’s top leadership. Raza stated, “It has now been confirmed from highly placed sources in Pakistani intelligence that the Pahalgam terror attack was carried out on the orders of General Asim Munir,” raising the specter of high-level involvement in the terrorism targeting Indian nationals and tourists in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir.

Raza’s claim, if proven, could have severe implications for both the Pakistan military and the country's relationship with India. Raza further added that the attack was an "individual act carried out by the fascist Asim Munir and his accomplices within the military." This accusation points to a rogue element within the Pakistan military, suggesting that personal interests may have guided the attack rather than official military directives. The tension is compounded by Raza’s assertion that the Pakistani public remains largely unaware of such a significant act of violence directed by high-ranking officials.

In response to the growing diplomatic tensions, Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC), headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, held an emergency meeting. As part of the measures to counter India's response, Pakistan decided to close its airspace to Indian airlines and suspend trade with India, including any third-country trade passing through Pakistan. The Wagah border, a critical crossing point for goods and people between India and Pakistan, was also shut down. Pakistan's PMO confirmed that the Indian High Commission in Islamabad would be reduced to only 30 diplomats, effective April 30, 2025.

This escalation follows India’s hard stance against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack, with the Indian government condemning the act and demanding action. Pakistan, in a reciprocal move, also revoked visas for Indian nationals under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES), rendering them invalid immediately. Furthermore, all cross-border transit from India via the Wagah border has been blocked, further isolating both nations from each other.

This series of actions is likely to further strain the already fragile India-Pakistan relations. The attack, which killed a foreign national and a Jammu and Kashmir resident, has added fuel to the fire of accusations against Pakistan for allegedly harboring terrorist groups and contributing to the ongoing instability in the Kashmir Valley.

The Pahalgam attack is considered one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack, which claimed the lives of 40 Indian paramilitary soldiers. Investigations into the Pahalgam attack have indicated that the terrorists involved had links to Pakistan, adding further weight to claims of external involvement in attacks on Indian soil.

As the situation evolves, the international community is closely monitoring the developments, urging both nations to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic channels to resolve the rising tensions. However, with both India and Pakistan taking hardened stances, the possibility of dialogue remains uncertain.

This incident highlights the deepening conflict in the region, with religious violence and terrorism emerging as key issues. The Pahalgam terror attack not only exacerbates the ongoing Kashmir dispute but also raises alarms over the future stability of the region, especially if military leaders are indeed implicated in orchestrating such attacks.

The aftermath of this incident will likely be a defining moment in India-Pakistan relations, with the potential for wider

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