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India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
How the world can pressure Pakistan on terrorism
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated June 16, 2025 )Operation Sindoor has been a brilliant tactical success as a just payback for Pakistan's brazen terrorist acts against India. However, Pakistan's terror machine remains largely intact. Our larger Pakistan problem--the single minded hostility of its army-led establishment—also remains unresolved. The bilateral relationship, such as it was, has completely broken down. It is too early to attempt putting it together. But going forward, it may be opportune to reflect on our approach towards this difficult advertisement First, cessation of military action has held, but the current equilibrium is unstable. The position of the two countries on substantive issues remains widely divergent. In spite of India's stern message, there is a surreal atmosphere of triumphalism in Pakistan. The army has consolidated its position, at least for now. The Pakistanis seem encouraged by the relatively neutral stance of the US, for reasons not yet fully clear, during the recent crisis. Therefore, we need to keep a close eye on Pakistan over the coming weeks and months, while using the communication channel between the DGMOs to impart greater stability to the our political and media discourse has generated unrealistic expectations regarding our goals vis-a-vis Pakistan. This was evident in the widespread disappointment at our government's rational decision to cease military action on May 10 after Pakistan came around to doing so. Let us be clear that Pakistan is not about to collapse or disintegrate, is not a pushover militarily, and a fight to the finish with a nuclear armed country is an extremely dangerous proposition. The intended message having been delivered through Operation Sindoor, we need to eschew jingoism and bring realism in our public discourse on Pakistan. Third, Pakistani terror against us has gone down significantly from its heyday. Nevertheless, there is no sign of the Pakistani establishment giving up its hostility towards India or its corollary—the instrument of terror. Therefore, our terror grid must remain in top gear. However, a goal of zero terrorism is unrealistic because in spite of their best efforts, security forces cannot prevent the enemy from slipping through our defences our experience during the recent crisis has shown yet again that the policy of isolating Pakistan has its limitations. The international community is well aware of Pakistan's deep involvement in terrorism, but is wary of a military escalation under the nuclear overhang. While our concerns on terrorism are much better appreciated today than till the turn of the century, other major countries, including Pakistan's partners in the Islamic world, go by their own interests and are not about to abandon it. This should not prevent us from using our growing clout to bring as much international pressure as possible to bear on Pakistan. An obvious area is to work with our partners to bring Pakistan again under greater scrutiny from the Financial Action Task calibrated covert punitive activity and grey-zone tactics, with less chance of an escalation, should in general be our preferred response to Pakistani terror. However, for obvious reasons, chest-thumping about such activity is counterproductive. Further, coercion, though indispensable in managing Pakistan, should be a means to an end, with its impact being leveraged at an appropriate stage through dialogue and diplomacy to nudge the adversary to a more reasonable posture. Coercion as an end in itself is prone to heightened violence and though China was not directly a party to the military skirmish with Pakistan, the China-Pakistan nexus was palpable through the crisis. This growing nexus demands an increase in allocation of resources to our armed Sabharwal is a former High Commissioner to PakistanSubscribe to India Today MagazineTune InMust Watch
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Why is Punjab being remote-controlled from Delhi?' asks Bajwa; it seems the AAP leadership wants to expedite the loot of Punjab: SAD
The appointment of Aam Aadmi Party leader Shaleen Mitra, an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to former Delhi Cabinet Minister Satyender Jain, as an OSD to Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh has sparked a row in the state, with the Opposition Congress accusing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of 'surrendering Punjab to the Delhi leadership'., while the ruling AAP leaders hitting back at the Congress, reminding them of their CM Amarinder Singh's 'handing over the state' to strategist Prashant Kishor. Mitra's appointment as an OSD to the Punjab health minister came amid a row that many leaders from the AAP Delhi were saddled in important positions in Punjab, especially after the party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections. A photograph of Mitra sitting with Dr Balbir Singh in a meeting went viral on Wednesday. Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa took to X, 'AAP govt appoints Delhi neta Satyendar Jain's PA Shaleen Mitra as OSD to Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr Balbir Singh. Why is Punjab being remote-controlled from Delhi? Jobs for Punjabis or rewards for Delhi aides? @BhagwantMann surrendered Punjab to Delhi wallas.' AAP govt appoints Delhi neta Satyendar Jain's PA Shaleen Mitra as OSD to Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Balbir Singh. Why is Punjab being remote-controlled from Delhi? Jobs for Punjabis or rewards for Delhi aides?@BhagwantMann surrendered Punjab to Delhi wallas.@INCIndia… — Partap Singh Bajwa (@Partap_Sbajwa) June 4, 2025 Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira posted the appointment letter of Mitra on X, saying, 'This is how @ArvindKejriwal is remote controlling Punjab government! Below is the appointment of Shaleen Mitra as OSD to Health Minister @AAPbalbir! -@ArvindKejriwal has slow by slow captured all vital positions in Punjab and @BhagwantMann is just a 'Dummy' Cm has been kept to tell jokes, dance around, cut ribbons, enjoy his security and cavalcade of cars !' This is how @ArvindKejriwal is remote controlling Punjab government ! Below is appointment of Shaleen Mitra as OSD to Health Minister @AAPbalbir ! –@ArvindKejriwal has slow by slow captured all vital positions in Punjab and @BhagwantMann is just a 'Dummy' Cm has been kept to… — Sukhpal Singh Khaira (@SukhpalKhaira) June 4, 2025 However, AAP leaders hit back at the Opposition, for the first time, on the issue of accommodating Delhi leaders in the Punjab government's posts. Finance Minister Harpal Cheema posted on X, 'Wasn't Prashant Kishor's appointment as Chief Advisor to CM a blow to 'Punjab's Pride'? An outsider was handed reins with no accountability, no questions then. @Partap_Sbajwa is now crying foul over an OSD which is pure hypocrisy. AAP is here to deliver, not outsource governance.' AAP spokesperson Neel Garg, too, joined the chorus, 'When @INCIndia made Prashant Kishor the de-facto CM of Punjab, not a single question was raised. No accountability. No protest. Silence from @Partap_Sbajwa. Arusa Alam a Pakistani agent had free access to the CM Office under Congress rule — no files moved without her 'approval'. Bhupesh Baghel, Congress leader of Chhattisgarh is Punjab's Congress Prabhari — a clear message that Punjab Congress is on remote control. This is not about governance. This is about Congress' entitlement. #AAP is not Congress. We don't outsource Punjab, we empower Punjabis. We are building systems, not sycophancy.' Shiromani Akali Dal also jumped onto the bandwagon, hitting at AAP. The party wrote on its X handle, 'Another shocking development. Jailed Delhi Aam Aadmi Party minister Satyendra Jain's OSD Shaleen Mitra will now be OSD to the Punjab Health minister. This effectively means this ministry has also been taken over by the corrupt AAP leadership of Delhi. It seems the AAP leadership wants to expedite the loot of Punjab, knowing well that its countdown to being ousted from power has started. The Shiromani Akali Dal is committed to unmasking and punishing each & every corrupt deed once it assumes power in the State.'
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Bilawal rejects India's false accusations, reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to peace
Listen to article The high-level parliamentary delegation led by Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari briefed the member states of OIC at the United Nations on the grave developments in South Asia following India's military aggression and its baseless accusations against Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan Parliamentary Delegation Briefs OIC Group of Ambassadors about Regional Situation in South Asia #PeaceWithResponsibility@BBhuttoZardari Read More: — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) June 3, 2025 Addressing the OIC Permanent Representatives, Bilawal Bhutto categorically rejected India's attempt to link Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident without any credible investigation or evidence. He highlighted that the hasty attribution of blame was used as a pretext for unlawful military actions, including cross-border strikes, which targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure. He expressed grave concern at the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, which Pakistan considers a blatant act of weaponizing water and a violation of international and treaty obligations. He made it clear that we cannot allow this to become a new normal. He stressed that due to India's belligerent aggression, the world had become a less safe place, with real and present implications for peace and security in South Asia. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to peace, restraint, and diplomacy, and called for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty, full respect for the ceasefire, and the resumption of a comprehensive dialogue with India, with the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute at its core. Bilawal Bhutto underlined that the OIC has emerged as the moral conscience of the world in these difficult times and thanked the OIC member states for their steadfast support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remains pivotal to the establishment of lasting peace in South Asia. The Permanent Representatives of OIC countries expressed appreciation for Pakistan's transparent and timely briefing and reaffirmed their solidarity with Pakistan and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. They reiterated their concern over the worsening security situation in South Asia and stressed the importance of upholding the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and in this regard, the sanctity of treaties, including the Indus Water Treaty. The OIC countries welcomed Pakistan's commitment to dialogue and diplomacy for the resolution of all disputes, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, by the UN Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, two multi-party delegations dispatched by Pakistan to key world capitals as part of its diplomatic offensive against India began their high-level interactions on June 02, with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari-led delegation holding talks with China and Russia's UN ambassadors in New York. As I arrive in New York to lead Pakistan's delegation at the UN, I carry a clear message: Pakistan seeks peace with dignity, dialogue with purpose, and partnerships built on justice. The unresolved issue of Kashmir continues to threaten regional peace. Any aggression over shared… — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 2, 2025 On the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, two separate delegations began their tour of New York, Washington, London, Brussels, and Moscow in order to brief these countries about Pakistan's stance because of the recent military escalation with India. Bilawal, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman, is currently in New York, leading a nine-member delegation, comprising parliamentarians and former diplomats. Another delegation, led by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Tariq Fatemi, is visiting Moscow. According to the Foreign Office, the delegations were scheduled to engage in a series of meetings with the leadership of international bodies, public office holders, senior officials, parliamentarians, think tanks, media, and diaspora. Bilawal started his two-day visit to New York with an interview with a foreign news channel. Later, he met with China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, and Russia's Permanent Representative, Vassily Nebenzia. The Permanent Representative of Russian Federation, Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called on the high-level parliamentary delegation of Pakistan, led by Chairman Pakistan People's Party and former Foreign Minister @BBhuttoZardari. #PeaceWithResponsibility Read More:… — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) June 2, 2025 China support Bilawal thanked China for supporting Pakistan during the conflict with India. He apprised the Chinese ambassador of Pakistan's responsible behaviour after the April 22 attack in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) resort of Pahalgam. نیویارک: پاکستانی سفارتی مشن کے قائد بلاول بھٹو زرداری کی چین کے مستقل مندوب فو کانگ سے اقوام متحدہ کے دفتر میں اہم ملاقات نیویارک: چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو زرداری اور چین کے مستقل مندوب کے درمیان ملاقات میں بھارتی جارحیت اور خطے کی سیکیورٹی صورتحال پر گفتگو نیویارک: سابق وزیر خارجہ… — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) June 2, 2025 He said that India had rejected Pakistan's offer for a transparent and impartial investigation into the attack. He stressed that the resolution of the Kashmir issue was indispensable for a lasting peace in South Asia. The Pakistan delegation urged China to play its role in this regard. While expressing serious concerns over India's targeting of Pakistani citizens during the four-day conflict, the delegation urged the international community to move beyond conflict management and towards dispute resolution. During the meeting, there was unanimity between both sides in opposing unilateral actions and aggression. Both sides emphasised the need for respecting the UN Charter, international laws, and agreements. They also opposed India's decision to weaponise water. The delegation comprised Dr Musadik Malik; Sherry Rehman; Hina Rabbani Khar; Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan; Faisal Subzwari; Bushra Anjum Butt, Ambassador (retd) Jalil Abbas Jilani, and Ambassador (retd) Tehmina Janjua. Russia briefing The delegation briefed Russia's UN ambassador on the situation following the Pahalgam attack, rejecting India's baseless accusations against Pakistan without any evidence, and highlighting its premature and unilateral actions, including the holding in abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty. Together with Pakistan delegation met with the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN to convey Pakistan's principled stance in the wake of India's unprovoked aggression. Highlighted Pakistan's responsible and measured approach, and underscored the… — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 2, 2025 He noted that Pakistan's measured and proportionate response - guided by restraint and international law - was aimed at preserving regional peace and avoiding a wider conflict. He underlined that Pakistan was the biggest victim of terrorism, in which more than 80,000 civilians have lost their lives. He also apprised the Russian diplomat of India's sponsorship of terrorism inside Pakistan. He underscored that durable peace in the region hinged on the just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute by international law. Humanitarian impact Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik highlighted the humanitarian implications of holding the IWT in abeyance. Highlighting Pakistan's mature and restrained approach, the delegation reiterated the country's commitment to peace, dialogue, and regional stability. In an interview earlier, Bilawal reiterated Pakistan's desire for peace through "dignity, strength and diplomacy", and termed India's actions after the Pahalgam attack dangerous and a violation of international law. "No lasting solution is possible without resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute," he said, emphasising that the current ceasefire should lead to permanent peace, which would come through the resolution of the Kashmir dispute in line with the UN Security Council resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people. India's unilateral decision to hold the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance violated international law and the treaty obligations. "By unilaterally suspending the IWT, India has set a dangerous precedent with implications for regional peace and security," he warned. He added that Pakistan wanted the international community to play its role in facilitating dialogue between Pakistan and India. "We are ready to talk to India on Jammu and Kashmir, IWT, and terrorism," Bilawal pointed out. He also said Pakistan is a victim of terrorism; from the political leadership to the military to Pakistani citizens, we have all been affected by terrorism. "While India committed naked and blatant acts of aggression by violating the international border, Pakistan acted in self-defence," he said. The delegation's US engagements on Tuesday included meetings with US lawmakers, think tanks, and media representatives. A meeting of the Pakistani delegation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also on the cards. The visits of the delegations aim at projecting Pakistan's perspective on the recent Indian aggression. The Foreign Office said that they would engage in a series of meetings with the leadership of international bodies, public office holders, officials, parliamentarians, think tanks, media, and diaspora. "The delegations will highlight Pakistan's responsible and restrained conduct, seeking peace with responsibility, in the face of India's reckless and belligerent actions. They will also highlight that dialogue and diplomacy should take precedence over conflict and confrontation," the Foreign Office said. "The delegations will underscore the imperative for the international community to play its due role in promoting a lasting peace in South Asia. The need for immediate resumption of the normal functioning of the Indus Waters Treaty will also be a key theme of the delegations' outreach." Meanwhile, responding to media queries concerning a flurry of antagonistic statements made by the Indian leaders as well as remarks made by the Indian external affairs ministry spokesperson, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that facts could not be obscured by hollow narratives. The Indian leadership's recent remarks, including those made in Bihar, reflected a deeply troubling mindset that prioritised hostility over peace, the spokesperson stated. "Any attempt to portray Pakistan as the source of regional instability is divorced from reality," he added. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the international community was well aware of India's record of aggressive behaviour, including documented support for terrorist activities within Pakistan. "These facts cannot be obscured by hollow narratives or diversionary tactics." The spokesperson stated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute remained the core issue and Pakistan would continue to stand firm in advocating for a just and lasting resolution to the dispute in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. "To sidestep this fundamental issue is to condemn the region to continued mistrust and potential confrontation," he said. "The developments of recent weeks have once again underscored the utter futility of jingoism and coercion," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson emphasised that "India cannot and will not achieve its objectives" through threats, misrepresentation, or force, saying that Pakistan was equally resolved to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any aggression. "Durable peace in South Asia demands maturity, restraint, and a willingness to address the root causes of conflict, not the pursuit of narrow political gains at the expense of regional harmony," the Foreign Office spokesperson stated.
Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Amid rivalry with India, it's time to focus on geo-economics
The writer is an Assistant Professor at DHA Suffa University, Karachi, and the Founding Chairperson of the Centre for Alternative Perspectives Listen to article The recent conflict between Pakistan and India has drawn global attention. The rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, both furnished with cutting-edge conventional and non-conventional military competences, have elevated serious apprehensions, especially given their combined share of a substantial portion of the world's population — 20.8 per cent. It is vital to highlight that such a war begins as a consequence of failure of diplomatic channels and multilateral efforts; erosion of meaningful negotiations; and inability of regional and international actors to mediate, combined with rising jingoism and hardened narratives. Pakistan and India are both members of regional organisations such as SCO and SAARC, which were established to encourage discourse, economic cooperation and regional stability. Though, in spite of their shared platforms, bilateral tensions have often overshadowed the potential of these forums. Both the UN and the Commonwealth have largely been unsuccessful in their role as neutral mediators, as their efforts remained limited to encouraging dialogue without applying any real pressure on India, the aggressor, to engage in meaningful conflict resolution. It is a fact that in high-stakes conflicts, the pure realist perspective often dominates where national interest, power and survival take preference over moral or ideological considerations. In such scenarios, the pursuit of state interests is not only expected but necessary. However, in Pakistan's case, where we face a significantly larger and more powerful adversary, it becomes even more critical to complement hard power with smart diplomacy. Multilateralism, regional cooperation and international alliances must be leveraged to safeguard our national interest. Pakistan responded to India's aggression after carefully assessing the reaction of the international community over the span of three days. It is crucial for Pakistan to convey to the world that it is not Ukraine or Palestine. No one, in their wildest imagination, can ever think of erasing Pakistan from the world map. Interestingly, Pakistan chose to respond a day before Mother's Day, a reminder that we know how to protect our motherland. However, now is the time to initiate dialogue. It is time to give multilateralism and diplomacy a real chance. Now is the time to address the Indus Water Treaty. For the first time, India has threatened to use water as a weapon, without fully realising that it is only a medium-upper riparian, while China is the true upper riparian, with the Brahmaputra originating from Tibet. China, as Pakistan's most trusted neighbour and brotherly country, should urge India to come to the negotiating table, discouraging any thoughts of using water as leverage or issuing threats related to water closure. It is now time for Pakistan to focus on geo-economics, especially given our status as an agro-based country where the majority of our industries are heavily dependent on agricultural yields. The stability of our agricultural sector directly impacts economic growth, employment and food security. As global trade dynamics shift and inter-state relations evolve, it is crucial for Pakistan to adopt a geo-economic strategy that enhances our agricultural productivity, ensures water security and fosters economic cooperation. Rice is one of the most water-intensive crops, particularly during the Kharif season (April to September). During FY24, Pakistan exported more than 6 million tons of different varieties of rice. If India were to reduce the flow of water from rivers like the Chenab or Jhelum, it could drastically affect Pakistan's rice production. Cotton is another key crop grown in the Kharif season, and it has high water needs during its growth stages, particularly from June to September. According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, main commodities of exports during December 2024 were knitwear (Rs108,941 million), readymade garments (Rs99,330 million), bedwear (Rs71,252 million), cotton cloth (Rs41,388 million), cotton yarn (Rs17,456 million) and madeup articles (excluding towels and bedwear) (Rs16,404 million). A reduction in water supply could hurt cotton production, potentially impacting Pakistan's textile industry, which is one of its largest economic sectors. Sugarcane is highly dependent on consistent irrigation, and it is grown in the Kharif season. The crop requires significant water during its long growth period, especially in areas like Sindh and Punjab. A drop in water availability would affect sugarcane yields, leading to potential shortages of sugar and negatively impacting the sugar industry and related industries. Of the approximately 1.3 million tonnes of surplus sugar in the 2023-24 season, the government allowed 750,000 tonnes for export, while over 500,000 tonnes were carried forward into the 2024-25 season. Therefore, it is evident that the first and foremost issue that needs to be addressed is the IWT. It is crucial that this matter be resolved once and for all, ensuring long-term stability and equitable water distribution between Pakistan and India. A permanent resolution of the water dispute would not only benefit both nations' agricultural sectors but also pave the way for better diplomatic relations and regional cooperation. The IWT is a key factor in managing shared water resources, and resolving any issues related to it would have far-reaching benefits for both countries and the broader region. It is time to initiate negotiations with India through international mediators and relevant global institutions. This is the moment to engage on equal footing, asserting our national interests with clarity and strength. It is a question of our people's survival, our economic stability and the preservation of our sovereignty. Yet, we must also confront a deeper question: how long can we sustain repeated cycles of tension and conflict without investing in our own people? National security cannot be divorced from human development. Without prioritising education, healthcare, infrastructure and social cohesion, we risk weakening the very foundations of our state. Strategic strength is not only measured in weapons or alliances but in the well-being, productivity, and resilience of our population.
United News of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
It was clear who wanted ‘cessation' of fighting: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ceasefire
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) It was clear who wanted the 'cessation of fighting', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today as he revealed that Pakistan was not willing to 'stand down' on May 7 but was 'willing to talk' on May 10 after being hit hard. He also maintained that any talks with Pakistan would be bilateral in nature and the subjects would be only about shutting down the terror infrastructure in that country and retrieval of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Speaking to media persons here in context of 'Operation Sindoor' under which nine major terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK were targeted, Jaishankar said the message was clear to Islamabad that India was striking at terrorist infrastructure there and not the military. 'So, the military had an option of standing out and not interfering in the process. (But) they chose not to take the good advice,' he said. 'Once they got hit as badly as they did, on the morning of May 10…. The same people who were not willing to stand down on 7th May, were willing to talk and stand down the 10th of May,' the External Affairs Minister said, adding '(so) it is very clear who wanted the cessation of firing.' To substantiate the point that Pakistan had suffered badly in the Indian attacks, he referred media persons to the satellite pictures 'which bring out very graphically how much damage we did.' '…These pictures will tell you what a hit they too….the satellite pictures also bring out how little damage they did (to India),' he said while speaking to reporters outside the new Honduras Embassy which was inaugurated by him today. 'We have achieved the goals that we set out to do, by destroying the terrorist infrastructure, in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad and other places,.' Regarding the issue of holding dialogue, the External Affairs Minister said India will talk bilaterally only with Pakistan, and that too only on the issue of fighting terrorism. 'Where our dealings with Pakistan are concerned, they will be bilateral and strictly bilateral,' he said in comments which amount to a rebuff to the US which has been offering to mediate between the two sides. Jaishankar also reiterated that on the issue of Kashmir, India will only discuss with Pakistan the issue of 'vacation of the illegally occupied part of Indian territory in POK'. 'That is a national consensus for many years, and there is absolutely no change in that consensus that dealings with Pakistan will be bilateral.' On talks with Pakistan, he said, 'I think the PM made it very clear, that the only talks with Pakistan will be on terror; that Pakistan has a list of terrorists who need to be handed over, they have to shut down the terrorist infrastructure, they know what to do. 'We are prepared to discuss with them on what is to be done on terrorism, those are the talks which are feasible.' On the Indus Waters Treaty, he said the accord is 'held in abeyance and will continue to be held in abeyance until cross border terrorism by Pakistan is credibly and irrevocably stopped.' UNI RN AKK RN
