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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Defending Peace
How India Stays Strong Without Starting Fights After a recent military operation called Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Modi gave a speech to the country. Even though there had been fighting, he focused on something very important: peace. He reminded everyone that India believes this is not a time for war or terrorism. That shows how deeply India believes in solving problems peacefully. Terrorism is one of the worst types of violence. And even when India had to fight back because of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, it didn't go looking for war. India made sure the operation only targeted terrorist bases and didn't hurt regular people. That's how we know India doesn't start fights—it only defends itself when it has to. Modi also said something powerful: 'Strength brings peace.' This means that being strong helps keep the peace, because others are less likely to attack if they know you can defend yourself. A top Air Force officer even quoted an old poem that says 'Without fear, there can be no love.' In other words, when people feel safe, they can live happily. India has believed in peace for thousands of years. Our Constitution—the special book of rules that guides our country—also says we support peace around the world. Unlike some countries, India doesn't start wars just to take over land or resources like oil. Even our nuclear policy says we will never use these weapons first. When Pakistan tried to say that Operation Sindoor was unfair, India clearly explained it was only to stop terrorists, not to attack Pakistan. India was very careful to protect civilians. That shows how serious we are about peace, even in war. A long time ago, after India won a war and had 93,000 Pakistani soldiers as prisoners, we still signed a fair peace deal called the Simla Accord. That's just how India is. Instead of sending out armies, India has shared ideas—like kindness, respect, and peace—through religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. These ideas have helped people around the world live better lives. And even though we're proud of our traditions, we respect all religions, just like Swami Vivekananda once said. In the end, as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, India's rise doesn't scare anyone, because we believe in peace. It's just part of who we are. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pakistan ambassador seeks Russia's help in de-escalating crisis with India
The Indian Army on Monday (May 5, 2025) said that multiple locations Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) have come under small arms fire from the Pakistani Army. Meanwhile, Pakistan's ambassador in Moscow has sought Russia's help in des-escalating the crisis with New Delhi caused in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. Meanwhile, on Friday during his phone call with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the two sides to de-escalate in the spirit of 1972 Simla Accord and 1999 Lahore Declaration which provide for bilaterally resolving issues without third party mediation. Mr. Lavrov also held a phone call with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. During the conversation, Mr. Dar rejected India's 'baseless allegations and inflammatory rhetoric' against Pakistan, the statement said. Also, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Sunday (May 4, 2025) met Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the backdrop of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. Also Read | Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty: What are the implications for India and Pakistan?
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First Post
05-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pakistan seeks Russia's mediation in de-escalating tensions with India after Pahalgam attack
Ties between India and Pakistan deteriorated following the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, primarily tourists, and was the worst attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019 read more Pakistan's envoy in Moscow has asked Russia for assistance in de-escalating the tension with New Delhi that erupted following the April 22 terrorist assault in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. In an interview to be published later by the TASS news agency, Ambassador Mohammad Khalid Jamali stated that Russia has a privileged strategic partnership with India and very good relations with Pakistan and that it could use its good offices to mediate, as it did in Tashkent in 1966, when the former Soviet premier helped to end the armed conflict. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Meanwhile, during a phone call with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged the two sides to de-escalate following the Pahalgam attack in accordance with the 1972 Simla Accord and the 1999 Lahore Declaration, which allow for bilateral resolution of issues without the need for third-party mediation. Ties between India and Pakistan deteriorated following the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, primarily tourists, and was the worst attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan's ambassador in Moscow seeks Russia's help in de-escalating crisis with India
In a bid to de-escalate rising tensions with India following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, Pakistan's envoy in Moscow has turned to Russia for diplomatic intervention. In an upcoming interview with Russia's TASS news agency, Pakistan's ambassador to Moscow, Mohammad Khalid Jamali , said Islamabad hopes Moscow can play a mediating role, invoking Russia's historical involvement during past Indo-Pak conflicts. Citing Tashkent 1966, Jamali noted that Russia shares a privileged strategic partnership with India while maintaining very good relations with Pakistan, positioning it as a credible interlocutor. The appeal comes amid a sharp deterioration in India-Pakistan ties after the Pahalgam terror attack , which killed 26 people, most of them tourists. Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov spoke with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday, urging both sides to de-escalate in line with established bilateral frameworks. Lavrov referred to the 1972 Simla Accord and the 1999 Lahore Declaration .
Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Need to talk it out
Listen to article Pakistan, as a civilised and peace-loving country, has reached out to India, expressing its willingness to become part of any "neutral and transparent" investigation into the Pahalgam attack. This move deserves appreciation because despite New Delhi's aggressive posturing and its conventional style of blaming Islamabad for all its ills, and that too without any iota of logic and proof, the intention on the part of Pakistan is to collectively work for uprooting terror in the region, and to unmask the culprits behind the April 22 killing of tourists in IIOJK. It is altogether important because India's unilateral decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance and downgrade the bilateral ties had raised stakes, and pushed both the nuclear states to the brink of a war. The onus is now on India to reciprocate and come up with a modus operandi to cooperate for the sake of seeking justice for the victims of Pahalgam, and this is where its sincerity will be up for a test. A positive response from India would also help dispel the impression that vested interests from inside might have a hand in the attack, and Delhi is not part of a plot to implicate Pakistan for serving extra-territorial designs. Likewise. Pakistan's decision to be part of any probe has squarely addressed international concerns related to broader regional security. The aftermath of Pahalgam terror has seen some unprecedented state-centric rejoinders that could go a long way in fomenting bad blood between the two neighbours. Obstructing the flow of water into Pakistan is not only a highly contested decision in legal realms, but also condemnable from a human perspective. Not too desirable are the knee-jerk moves by Pakistan to suspend diplomatic activities, closure of airspace and the threat to put Simla Accord in abeyance. India and Pakistan must look at the broader perspective of coexistence, and as stated by President Trump should "figure out" their own issues. The standoff is an opportunity to buoy bilateralism rather than scuttling it. The two sides must talk it out as responsible sovereign entities. The ball is in India's court to reciprocate and get going.
