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  • Published: Thu Apr 24, 2025, 3:31 PM

Pahalgam attack: India, Pakistan suspend visas, major agreements in diplomatic standoff

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Summary

  • Suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory on Tuesday in the worst attack on civilians in the country in nearly two decades.
  • Twenty-six men died, including a Dubai resident who was laid to rest
  • India accused Pakistan of supporting "cross-border terrorism" and issued punitive diplomatic measures, including cancelling visas effective April 27
  • Pakistan hit back by expelling India's diplomats, and cancelling visas for Indian nationals
  • Flights between UAE and India could face delays and longer routes after Pakistan closed its airspace to all airlines owned and operated by India
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    'Displaying bravery'

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    Heartbreaking account of former Dubai resident

    quote    Within five seconds he shot my father in front of me. I hugged his body and cried. I immediately understood that he was dead.

    Arathi Menon

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    How has Kashmir been affected? 

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    Air India flights to be impacted 

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    Kashmir conflict over the years 

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    Impact on UAE flights

  • 4:50 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    How world nations reacted

    quote    UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law.

    Uae Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

    quote    Prime Minister Modi, and the people of India, have our full support and deepest sympathies.

    Us President Donald Trump

    quote    A heinous terrorist attack has struck India.

    French President Emmanuel Macron

    quote    The horrific loss of life of innocent civilians is an act of senseless violence which has shocked the world.

    Australian Pm Anthony Albanese

  • 4:40 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    Outpouring of grief

  • 4:20 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    Sketches of suspects released

  • 4:09 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    Pakistan detains Indian Border Security Force soldier

  • 3:57 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    What both sides have said 

    quote    I say to the whole world: India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backer. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth.

    Indian Pm Modi

    quote    Any threat to Pakistan's sovereignty and to the security of its people will be met with firm reciprocal measures in all domains.

    Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif'S Office

  • 3:55 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    Punitive measures

  • 3:49 PM, Apr 24, 2025

    What happened on Tuesday?

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