Lessons from the India-Pakistan Clash After Pahalgam
In the wake of the tragic attack on tourists in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into a dangerous military exchange. Both nations blamed each other and declared victory, while retaliatory strikes and diplomatic friction pushed the region to the brink. A fragile ceasefire was eventually secured with U.S. mediation.
To critically unpack what happened and where things stand, The Black Hole is hosting a timely public conversation titled “Pahalgam’s Aftermath: Lessons from the India-Pakistan Clash.”
Join Siddharth Varadarajan, veteran journalist and founding editor of The Wire, as he examines the strategic, political, and human dimensions of the confrontation. The session will be moderated by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy, with a focus on dissecting the official narratives, exploring the strategic consequences, and asking the urgent question: Can this cycle of violence be broken?
Details:
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: The Black Hole, 5-H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad
Entry: Free and open to all
This event is part of the Baat se Baat series and invites the community to engage in critical dialogue on the region's most pressing issues.