The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is closely observing the rapidly worsening situation between Pakistan and India, amid fears that rising tensions could erupt into military conflict. Concerns have intensified following the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian-occupied Kashmir.
UNSC President Evangelos Sekeris stated that the Council is weighing the option of holding an emergency session to address the crisis. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, was condemned by the Council as a “terrorist act.” It emphasized the need for accountability and global cooperation to find those responsible. However, both India and Pakistan continue to blame one another, deepening the diplomatic standoff.
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Sekeris noted that key international players are working to ease tensions through diplomacy, but warned that the situation remains dangerously unstable. He stressed that the possibility of military action is real and alarming, given the nuclear capabilities of both nations. The UNSC is actively seeking peaceful resolutions but recognizes the urgency of the moment.
The standoff has escalated dramatically. India has accused Pakistan of sponsoring the attack, an allegation Islamabad strongly denies. Pakistan has called for an impartial probe and responded by shutting its airspace to Indian aircraft. India, in turn, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, escalating fears of further conflict. The UNSC has urged both sides to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, as the potential for full-scale confrontation remains dangerously high.
