Pahalgam Attack: India blocks airspace post water strike, Pakistan panics, PM calls US Secretary

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India has launched a major strategic response that has left Pakistan visibly rattled. After reportedly carrying out a precise water strike, India has now closed its airspace to Pakistani aircraft until further notice. This significant move has sparked fear within Pakistan's leadership, prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to reach out to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for diplomatic support.Pakistan’s defense and foreign ministers have expressed concern that India might take military action at any moment. In his call with Marco Rubio on April 30, 2025, Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his country’s fear of escalation, attempting to portray Pakistan as a victim of terrorism rather than its facilitator.During the conversation, Sharif claimed that terrorism has claimed over 90,000 Pakistani lives and caused economic losses exceeding $152 billion. However, global consensus has largely held Pakistan accountable for providing safe haven to terror outfits that operate across borders, especially in Jammu & Kashmir.India’s tough stand—including the airspace ban and increased military preparedness—underscores its intent to respond decisively to terror attacks. Diplomatic observers see this as India’s way of mounting pressure on both Pakistan and the global community to act firmly against terrorism.