Nuclear Neighbours on a Dangerous Path: India and Pakistan Must Abandon Proxy Insurgencies for the Sake of Their People

I strongly condemn all acts of terrorism, including the horrific Pahalgam attack (Indian-held Kashmir) and the repeated terrorist attacks in Balochistan (Pakistan). These acts do nothing but destroy lives, deepen mistrust, and drag both nations further away from peace. The WORLD IS NO LONGER PAYING ATTENTION WITH SYMPATHY. They’ve grown tired of the blame game. They're watching two nuclear nations play outdated politics while the rest of the world moves forward.

 

In a world racing ahead with innovation, diplomacy, and collaboration, South Asia’s two nuclear-armed nations, India and Pakistan, remain dangerously stuck in an era of hostility, fueled by state-supported insurgencies, media propaganda, and political self-interest. The recent tragic Pahalgam attack, which killed 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national, and the repeated terrorist attacks in Balochistan throughout 2025, serve as grim reminders of a cycle that continues to harm ordinary citizens while enriching and empowering the most toxic elements on both sides.

As a citizen of both Pakistan and Canada, I strongly condemn these attacks and hold responsible both the Indian and Pakistani establishments, including their intelligence networks and political institutions that continue to play with fire. We are no longer in the 1970s or 80s. The world has changed, methods of war, diplomacy, and communication have all evolved. And yet, we remain governed by outdated mindsets, stoking old feuds in new forms.

We Must Acknowledge the Truth:

India is an economic giant, no doubt. But economic power means little when you’re toe-to-toe with a neighbor armed with nuclear capabilities and decades of resentment.

Both countries possess ballistic missile capabilities ranging thousands of kilometers. The margin for error is zero.
Each act of cross-border insurgency only deepens the wedge between citizens and feeds the machinery of fear, hatred, and division.

The world has stopped caring. Global powers aren’t fooled by these “he said, she said” games anymore. They watch silently as two nations teeter on the edge, each refusing to let go of a narrative built on pain and politics. Our leaders must understand: it’s not about who’s innocent anymore. It’s about who’s willing to be responsible.

A Look at Some 2025 Terrorist Incidents

Pakistan (Balochistan)

March 11 – Jaffar Express Hijacking: 21 civilians killed, 33 militants neutralized. Pakistan blamed Indian support to BLA.
April 23 – Two Levies personnel guarding a polio vaccination team were gunned down on Wednesday by unidentified attackers in Balochistan’s Mastung district
March 4 – Bombing kills at least 12 in northwest Pakistan: 12 people were killed and 30 wounded in the attack

Pahalgam attack (Indian-held Kashmir)

April 22 – Pahalgam Attack: 25 Indians and 1 Nepali citizen killed. India responded with major diplomatic and strategic actions against Pakistan.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

If we continue feeding off each other’s failures, we risk annihilating ourselves. It’s time to end this dance of destruction and engage in sincere, transparent, and difficult dialogue.

We must demand from our leaders what they claim to represent: peace, progress, and a better future for all citizens. Stop the proxy wars. Disarm the media machines that sow hatred. Stop using Islamophobia or hyper-nationalism to gain votes or distract from governance failures.

The world will not rescue us. Only we can save ourselves—from ourselves.