Pahalgam’s Aftermath Sparks Urgent Questions on India-Pakistan Tensions
The recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam has reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a rapid military exchange and heightened diplomatic hostilities. Each side has blamed the other, with both claiming the upper hand in a volatile escalation that brought the region perilously close to open conflict.
A fragile ceasefire was eventually brokered through U.S. intervention, but many questions remain unanswered. Was India’s response measured or politically driven? Did Pakistan's actions reflect strategic resilience or desperation? And amid the media spin, who actually gained ground?
To unpack these complexities, veteran journalist Siddharth Varadarajan, founding editor of The Wire, will join Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy in a critical conversation. Together, they aim to examine the facts, challenge dominant narratives, and explore whether lasting peace is still within reach—or whether South Asia is caught in a cycle it cannot escape.
This conversation arrives at a time when clarity is more urgent than ever.