The month of February 2019 precipitated tensions between Pakistan and India- the downward spiral initiated following an attack on Indian paramilitary forces on February 14th. The Indian government hastily pointed fingers at Pakistan, while Pakistan’s response not only denounced the attacks but also sought proof from India for its allegations. Following the Pulwama attacks the Indian government assumed an aggressive posture, a media campaign maligning Pakistan’s role was launched, India withdrew the most-favoured nation (MFN) trade status given to Pakistan and threatened to take all possible diplomatic steps to isolate Pakistan. On the 26th of February, the Indian government attempted to enter Pakistani territory and carried out airstrikes in Balakot. The Balakot incident was highly controversial. The Pakistani and international pictorial evidences and media coverage was in direct contrast to the Indian version of the Balakot incident. The Pakistani air force forced back the Indian planes and averted any civilian casualties. The Pakistani government continued to warn India against any adventurism, called for regional stability and to engage in dialogue over bilateral issues.Thursday 14 March 2019
Pakistan-India: Post Pulwama Lessons
The month of February 2019 precipitated tensions between Pakistan and India- the downward spiral initiated following an attack on Indian paramilitary forces on February 14th. The Indian government hastily pointed fingers at Pakistan, while Pakistan’s response not only denounced the attacks but also sought proof from India for its allegations. Following the Pulwama attacks the Indian government assumed an aggressive posture, a media campaign maligning Pakistan’s role was launched, India withdrew the most-favoured nation (MFN) trade status given to Pakistan and threatened to take all possible diplomatic steps to isolate Pakistan. On the 26th of February, the Indian government attempted to enter Pakistani territory and carried out airstrikes in Balakot. The Balakot incident was highly controversial. The Pakistani and international pictorial evidences and media coverage was in direct contrast to the Indian version of the Balakot incident. The Pakistani air force forced back the Indian planes and averted any civilian casualties. The Pakistani government continued to warn India against any adventurism, called for regional stability and to engage in dialogue over bilateral issues.
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