India Suspends Pakistan Government’s X Account Following Pahalgam Attack

India Suspends Pakistan Government’s X Account Following Pahalgam Attack

Kashmir is a disputed territory claimed by both India and Pakistan and has experienced a decades-long insurgency against Indian rule.

RMN News Report

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India has withheld access to the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Government of Pakistan. This action follows a horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, primarily tourists.

The attack in Pahalgam occurred recently, leading India to vow a strong response and targeted retaliation against those responsible and their “masters”. India’s Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed the deep sorrow felt by Indians over the loss of lives, stating, “Every Indian feels the pain of losing loved ones in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, this sorrow cannot be expressed in words”.

In the aftermath of the attack and India’s subsequent actions, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has strongly criticised India’s recent diplomatic moves. Dar labelled India’s actions as “unserious” and “inappropriate“, promising that a firm, coordinated response from Pakistan is forthcoming. Speaking on Wednesday (April 23), Dar stated that India has failed to provide any evidence linking Pakistan to recent terrorist incidents and appears to be reacting out of anger. He commented that India’s announcements “reflect a lack of seriousness”.

Dar further noted that India’s approach of blaming Pakistan for its internal problems is not new, suggesting that “India throws the blame on Pakistan whenever it faces a crisis”. He described India’s recent diplomatic moves as hasty and emotionally driven, adding, “It is not appropriate to vent anger over terrorism in this way”.

These criticisms and the suspension of Pakistan’s X account come amid broader tensions, reportedly escalated by India’s reported suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and expulsion orders issued to Pakistani nationals.

In response to India’s statements and actions, Dar confirmed that a National Security Committee (NSC) meeting has been convened for Thursday (April 24) to formulate Pakistan’s official stance. He assured that the NSC will issue a “comprehensive response” to India’s “inappropriate” statements.

Pakistan has denied any involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, described the killings as homegrown insurgencies against the Indian government, stating it was “easy” to blame Pakistan.

Contextually, Kashmir is a disputed territory claimed by both India and Pakistan and has experienced a decades-long insurgency against Indian rule. Delhi accuses Islamabad of funding and supporting this insurgency, a charge Pakistan denies.