India urges Pakistan to curb cross‑border terror to regain global trust
The Indian foreign ministry says Islamabad must take decisive steps against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack, or risk losing credibility abroad.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has warned that Pakistan must demonstrate concrete action against cross‑border terrorism before the international community believes its assurances, The Hindu reported. The statement follows the deadly Pahalgam attack in July 2022, which left several tourists and a local guide dead and reignited Delhi’s demand for a clear break from any support for militant groups.
The MEA emphasized that a “credible and irreversible” renunciation of patronage for terror outfits is essential. It called on Islamabad to dismantle logistical networks, freeze financial channels, and bring any individuals involved in planning or executing attacks on Indian soil to justice. Repeated Indian delegations have raised the issue in bilateral talks, but New Delhi says tangible results remain elusive.
Cross‑border terrorism has been a persistent flashpoint in Indo‑Pak relations for decades. Groups such as Jaish‑e‑Mohammed and Lashkar‑e‑Taiba, which are believed to operate from Pakistani territory, have claimed responsibility for high‑profile attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere. The United States, European Union and several Asian nations have repeatedly urged Pakistan to curb these networks, linking cooperation to aid packages and broader diplomatic engagement.
If Islamabad fails to meet these expectations, analysts warn that its standing in multilateral forums could deteriorate further. Reduced confidence may translate into tighter restrictions on trade, limited participation in security dialogues, and a harder negotiating position on issues ranging from the Kashmir dispute to regional counter‑terrorism initiatives.
The foreign ministry concluded that India will continue to raise the matter at the United Nations and other international platforms, seeking collective pressure on Pakistan to act. New Delhi maintains that only demonstrable steps—such as arrests, prosecutions, and the shutdown of training camps—will convince the world that Pakistan is committed to ending cross‑border terrorism.
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