Islamabad reacts with ‘dismay’ to PM Modi’s accusation of Pakistan’s involvement in April’s Pahalgam terror attack, as India highlights growing public resolve in Kashmir against cross-border terror.
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir | June 7, 2025 – Pakistan has reacted sharply to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks linking Islamabad to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at an event in Katra, PM Modi accused Pakistan of orchestrating the attack with the intent to “incite communal violence in India” and “cripple the livelihood of hardworking Kashmiris.”
He described the attack, which killed 26 civilians—many of them tourists—as an assault on “insaniyat” (humanity) and “Kashmiriyat.”
“Pakistan targeted tourists to incite riots in India and disrupt the lives of the common people of Kashmir,” PM Modi said, praising the resilience of the people and youth of Jammu & Kashmir in the face of extremism.
“This is the same terrorism that burned down schools, destroyed hospitals, and ruined generations,” he added.
Pakistan’s Response
In a formal statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said it was “deeply dismayed” by the Indian Prime Minister’s comments and “firmly rejected the baseless and misleading allegations.”
“We are deeply dismayed that the Indian prime minister has once again chosen to accuse Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam attack, without presenting a single piece of credible evidence,” read the statement.
Timeline of Tensions Post-Pahalgam Attack
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- April 22: Terrorists opened fire on civilians near Baisaran, Pahalgam, killing 26.
- April 23: India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, citing national security.
- May 7: India launched Operation Sindoor, destroying nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), killing over 100 terrorists.
- May 9-10: Indian forces struck 13 additional Pakistani military installations, escalating the conflict.
- May 10: After sustained cross-border fighting, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart, resulting in a mutual ceasefire agreement.
Public Mood in Kashmir
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PM Modi underscored a shift in public sentiment in Jammu and Kashmir, noting how the region’s youth are now determined to reject extremism and reclaim peace and development. His speech came as he flagged off the first Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express and inaugurated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, a symbol of connectivity and unity in the valley.
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