Kashmir Pahalgam Terror Attack Highlights: Pakistan’s ambassador in Moscow has asked Russia to help reduce tensions with India after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. In an interview with the TASS news agency, Ambassador Mohammad Khalid Jamali said Russia has strong ties with both India and Pakistan. He suggested that Russia could act as a mediator, like it did in 1966 during the Tashkent talks, when the Soviet leader helped stop a war between the two countries.
Meanwhile, India on May 3, placed an immediate ban on all goods coming from or sent out by Pakistan, whether directly or indirectly, no matter what their import status was. This has stopped all trade between the two countries, as per a notice from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The ban is based on rules from the Foreign Trade Act of 1992 and the Foreign Trade Policy of 2023. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has also restricted Indian-flagged ships from docking at any port in Pakistan.
Pahalgam terror attack: ‘Befitting reply to those who cast evil eye on India,’ says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated that it is his duty to work closely with the armed forces to give a “befitting reply” who have an evil eye towards India. His comments come after the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Speaking at an event, Singh said that people are well aware of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style and his willingness to take bold steps when needed. He assured the audience that the government will take the actions that the people expect—though he did not go into detail.
His remarks come at a time when India is considering how to respond to Pakistan, as investigators look into possible cross-border links to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, most of them tourists. Singh said that as Defence Minister, he is responsible for protecting the nation and giving a strong reply to any attempts to harm it.
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Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: India imposes total ban on imports from Pakistan
India has banned all imports from Pakistan following the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people. The ban, which is effective immediately, has been implemented under the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Pakistan preparing to test fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles: Report
Pakistan is preparing to test fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, which would be perceived in New Delhi as a “reckless act of provocation and a dangerous escalation in its hostile campaign against India”, ANI reported, quoting a source.
The sources also went on to say that the planned missile test in such volatile conditions was a “desperate attempt to whip up tensions with India”.
“Here in Delhi, particularly tonight, the terror attack in Pahalgam last week shocked us all. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and the people of India. There can never be any justification for terror and attacks on innocent lives. Norway condemns terrorism in all its forms,” Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener said.
BJP hits out at Congress leader and former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi, saying that the party is demoralising the spirits of jawans by questioning India’s surgical strike.
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Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: Indo-Pak war refugees in solidarity with Indian Armed Forces
The 1971 Indo-Pak war refugees have expressed support for the Indian Armed Forces after the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people.
“If something happens… then the people at the border will be with the army, with the police,” one of the residents of Gujarat, who is also a 1971 war refugee, told ANI.
He also advocated for a gun licence for retired Indian Army personnel.
Pahalgam terror attack LIVE: ‘Pakistan will strike if India builds structure’, Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that they will strike any structure that India builds to block the Indus River.
“…if they attempt to build any kind of structure, we will strike it,” said Asif on Geo News, adding that “building any structure on the Indus River by violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) would be seen as Indian aggression against Pakistan”.
“[Blocking Indus River] could lead to deaths due to hunger and thirst,” he said, before warning, “If they make any architectural attempt, then Pakistan will destroy that structure.”
EAM S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas over the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people.
“Good to speak with EU HRVP Kaja Kallas this evening,” wrote Jaishankar on X (formerly known as Twitter).
He added, “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Welcome, European Union’s strong condemnation of terrorism in all forms and manifestations.”
“Congress has become Pakistan Prast Party”, said BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla in a video statement.
He added, “Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says no action should be taken against Pakistan… Again, they are trying to demoralise the armed forces… Earlier, Rahul Gandhi also demanded proof of the surgical strike…Robert Vadra and other Congress party leaders have given a clean chit to Pakistan and blamed Hindutva. They always match their tunes with Pakistan.”
Poonawalla further said that the Congress Party is hurting the morale of the Indian Army.
“During the night of 02-03 May 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small‑arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor areas of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir,” the Indian Army statement noted.
It added that the Indian Army responded “promptly and proportionately”.
Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir has criticized the government for its lack of concrete action following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Speaking after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, Mir emphasized that despite a resolution passed on April 24 supporting the government’s potential actions, no significant steps have been taken. Congress reiterated its support for any actions taken by the government, including honoring the victims with martyr status. The CWC also called for a firm response against Pakistan and urged strategic coordination to tackle terrorism decisively.