Pakistan Official Calls for International Inquiry Into Kashmir Terror Attack

nytimes.comPublished: 4/25/2025

Summary

"Pakistan's defense minister declared his country's innocence in a terror attack that killed 26 people in disputed Kashmir territory controlled by India, calling for an international investigation to determine the truth. The minister emphasized the need for cooperation with international inspectors to defuse tensions with India after a deadly attack near Pahalgam town, which was the deadliest on Indian-administered land in years. In response, India has taken swift measures, including closing border crossings and suspending a crucial water pact, while officials suspect involvement by Pakistani nationals."