On April 30, 2025, Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, President of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, called for urgent international mediation to de-escalate mounting tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. India blames Pakistan for the April 22 attack, an allegation Islamabad denies. Chaudhry warned that “anything could happen” and emphasized the need for rapid diplomacy, suggesting that countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, the U.S., and the U.K. could play mediating roles.
Chaudhry reported heightened military activity along the Line of Control (LoC), including the downing of two Indian drones and frequent cross-border firing, though no casualties have been reported. In anticipation of potential conflict, his administration is coordinating with humanitarian organizations, such as the Red Crescent Society, to mobilize medical and food aid for affected civilians.
The situation has further escalated with India suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and both nations closing their airspace to each other’s airlines. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that a military incursion by India is imminent, while the U.S. has urged both countries to seek a “responsible resolution” to prevent further conflict.
Source: Reuters
