Indian-Pakistani Conflict

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
Indian missile strikes into Pakistani-administered territory resulted in civilian casualties, leading to retaliatory actions and escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.

Key Points

  • Indian missile strikes resulted in civilian casualties in Pakistani-administered territory
  • Pakistan retaliated by shooting down Indian jets and responding forcefully
  • Tensions escalated following a militant attack in Kashmir last month

Pros

  • Pakistan's right to respond to India's attacks
  • Unity of Pakistan's armed forces and nation in the face of aggression

Cons

  • Civilians, including women and children, killed in the conflict
  • Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan