Pakistan’s defence minister admitted to undertaking “dirty work” for the United States and the West for three decades, acknowledging it as a mistake that led to suffering. Following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in 26 deaths, the government responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari ICP, and reducing diplomatic staff.

The Shimla Agreement, signed on July 2, 1972, by Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, aimed to stabilise India-Pakistan relations post-1971 war, establishing the Line of Control.

The routes are being considered as the attackers knew the reinforcements would take time to come. The police force could reach the spot after 1.5 hours, said sources