By Uzma Ehtasham
The Modi government’s systematic sponsorship of terrorism has emerged as a stark and deeply unsettling reality on the global stage, demanding urgent attention and response. What was once dismissed by many as mere allegations or political rhetoric has now been repeatedly substantiated with compelling evidence. From acts of violence reaching beyond the subcontinent to calculated operations targeting Pakistan’s very fabric, the use of terror as a deliberate state policy under Narendra Modi’s leadership has become an undeniable threat to regional stability and global security. The recent joint press conference by Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), alongside Federal Interior Secretary Mohammad Khurram Agha, brought these harsh realities into sharp focus.
Their detailed briefing on regional security painted a disturbing picture of India’s covert and overt attempts to destabilize Pakistan, with particular emphasis on the tragic bombing of a school bus in Khuzdar. The attack claimed the lives of six innocent people, including four young schoolgirls, and serves as a grim reminder of the human cost of this orchestrated violence. During the briefing, Pakistan’s military spokesman did not mince words. He exposed the hand of “Fitna-e-Hindustan”—literally “India’s mischief”—in the Khuzdar attack, backing this claim with irrefutable documents, audio recordings, and video footage. These materials demonstrated beyond doubt that India, as a state actor, is engaged in calculated and organized terrorism.
It is not the act of isolated individuals or rogue factions but a coordinated campaign supported by the highest levels of government. Equally troubling was the evidence of collusion between this Indian state-sponsored mischief and extremist elements within Pakistan itself, a nexus that fuels continued violence and chaos. Pakistan’s attempts to bring these facts to the attention of the international community have been ongoing for years. Two substantial dossiers detailing Indian terrorism had already been submitted to the United Nations prior to this latest briefing, illustrating a consistent pattern of aggression that cannot be ignored. The recent response from the UN Security Council, which formally condemned the Khuzdar attack, marked a significant though insufficient step.
The council’s description of the bombing as a cowardly and brutal act that claimed innocent lives was welcome, as was its call for justice and international cooperation with Pakistan. Yet, words alone will not end this cycle of violence. For real change, the international community must move beyond mere condemnation and take concrete action. Without practical measures that hold India accountable for its actions, the Modi government will continue its anti-peace agenda with impunity. The destabilization of Pakistan is not a byproduct of conflict but a deliberate state policy designed to further strategic goals through terror and intimidation. This approach threatens to unravel the fragile fabric of peace in South Asia and carries repercussions that extend far beyond the region.
Soon after the Pahalgam attack, India hastily accused Pakistan without evidence, using this as a pretext for aggressive military action. Even within India, this move was met with scepticism, criticized as a politically motivated stunt designed to rally nationalist sentiment. The swift and decisive military response by Pakistan forced India to seek a ceasefire, but the underlying hostility remains unresolved. India continues to nurture terrorism inside Pakistan’s borders, while Modi’s inflammatory rhetoric stokes tensions and keeps the region on a dangerous knife-edge. Compounding this threat is India’s ongoing brinkmanship over water resources. The country’s threats to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty—a critical agreement ensuring Pakistan’s access to vital water supplies—represent a form of economic and environmental warfare.
Such moves risk exacerbating an already volatile situation and could have disastrous consequences for millions of people dependent on those waters for agriculture, drinking, and livelihoods. India’s insistence on retaliating against Pakistan without presenting credible evidence of involvement in terrorist attacks further fuels the cycle of mistrust and violence. Given these grave realities, the UN Security Council and the broader international community must play a far more proactive role. Preventing escalation between these two nuclear-armed neighbors is not just a regional concern but a global imperative. The council must push India to engage in genuine dialogue under the existing ceasefire framework and demand an end to policies that promote violence and instability. Without such diplomatic pressure, the risk of conflict spiraling out of control becomes alarmingly real.
It is time for the world to recognize that the Modi government’s policies are not merely an internal matter or a bilateral dispute between India and Pakistan. They represent a serious threat to peace and security across South Asia and beyond. Ignoring this fact, or treating it with complacency, invites catastrophe. The dangers are not hypothetical; they are unfolding before our eyes in the form of attacks on civilians, political destabilization, and environmental threats. This moment calls for courage and clarity. It demands that global leaders move beyond strategic calculations that prioritize alliances and economic interests over human lives and justice. Collective responsibility is needed to confront the harsh truths of state-sponsored terrorism and to uphold the principles of international law and order. Failure to act decisively risks leaving the world to witness a tragedy that could have been averted.
The people caught in this conflict are not faceless statistics. They are children in a blown-up school bus, families shattered by violence, and communities living in fear of the next attack. Their suffering should stir the conscience of the global community, compelling it to act before it is too late. History will judge the world not only by the conflicts that occurred but by the silence that allowed them to flourish. As Pakistan continues to call for justice and peace, the international community must heed this call with more than just words. It must demand accountability from the Modi government and work towards meaningful engagement that addresses the root causes of violence and mistrust. Only then can there be hope for lasting peace in a region too long scarred by conflict and terror.
(The writer is a public health professional, journalist, and possesses expertise in health communication, having keen interest in national and international affairs, can be reached at uzma@metro-morning.com)
