Pahalgam LIVE: US calls for calm after Pahalgam terror attack, backs India on anti-terror efforts

US calls for calm after Pahalgam terror attack, backs India on anti-terror efforts

Following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Rubio reaffirmed America’s support for India in combating terrorism, urged both nations to avoid escalating tensions, and called for accountability for those behind the attack. Meanwhile, Iran has offered to mediate between the two neighbours.In the week since the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, pulled out of the Indus Waters Treaty, exchanged fire with our neighbour along the LoC, brought the matter up at the United Nations and stopped all trade (even via third-party nations) with Pakistan. Pakistan, which India accuses of harbouring terrorists and fomenting terrorism has, for its part, said it will treat any attempt to hold back water from the Indus river system as an Act of War and closed its airspace to us — affecting commercial flights more than military operations.

More in our earlier live blog .

Pak javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account blocked in India

Pakistan's Olympic gold-winning javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account has been blocked in India owing to a "legal request" in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Users attempting to access Nadeem's Instagram page from India are met with the message: "Account not available in India. This is because we complied with a legal request to restrict this content."

Earlier this week, several Pakistani YouTube channels were also restricted in India for "disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content, false and misleading narratives and misinformation against India, its Army and security agencies".

Mindset of those targeting Muslims, Kashmiri students similar to terrorists: SP MP Afzal Ansari

SP MP Afzal Ansari condemned the targeting of Muslims and Kashmiri students in several parts of the country following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, alleging that those "government-backed" people spreading hatred share the same mindset as terrorists.

India’s airspace closure to severely impact Pakistan’s northern flight routes: Ex-Air Marshal

India’s move to shut its airspace to Pakistani airlines following the Pahalgam terror attack will heavily disrupt Pakistan International Airlines' operations, especially on northern routes from New Delhi, says Air Marshal (Retd) Sanjeev Kapoor. In a video post, he said the restrictions are expected to increase flight durations and operational costs for PIA.

India has closed its airspace to Pakistani aircraft from 30 Apr to 23 May. This with affect PIA flights to Dhaka, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, leading to longer detours, higher fuel costs, lesser utility of platforms. This is diplomatic signal amid rising tensions. For… https://t.co/UNrZIbl5FU

— kaps78 (@sanjeev__kapoor) May 1, 2025

Set to be deported, Pak national dies of cardiac arrest in Amritsar

69-year-old Pakistani national, who was to be sent back to his nation, died of cardiac arrest here on Wednesday, officials said. Abdul Waheed was brought from Srinagar by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for his repatriation to Pakistan. He had been living in India for the last 17 years and was found with an expired visa by the police, they said.

Pakistan appoints ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik as new NSA

Pakistan has named Lt Gen Muhammad Asim Malik, current ISI chief, as the country’s new National Security Adviser. The appointment was confirmed through a Cabinet Division notification issued on Tuesday, 29 April.

Cyberattacks from Pakistan target Indian defence-linked websites, swiftly neutralised

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, cyberattacks traced to Pakistan targeted four defence-related institutions, including Army Public Schools in Srinagar and Ranikhet. While some sites were briefly defaced and hit with denial-of-service attacks, prompt action by web administrators contained the damage, media reports quoted army officials as saying.

Qatar calls for restraint amid rising India-Pakistan tensions

Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan, Qatar has expressed concern over the situation and urged both nations to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.

#Statement | Qatar expresses concern over the escalation between India and Pakistan and calls for restraint#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/SGAgeOTstZ

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) April 30, 2025

India, Egypt to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism

At the 4th Joint Working Group meeting on counter-terrorism held in Cairo on Wednesday, 30 April, India and Egypt agreed to enhance collaboration against terrorism in all its forms. Both nations strongly condemned the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, with Egypt reaffirming its full support for India in tackling violence.

India shuts airspace for all Pakistan-operated flights till 23 May

According to NOTAM, during this restriction no Pakistani aircraft will be permitted to enter Indian airspace

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US calls for calm after Pahalgam terror attack, backs India on anti-terror efforts

Following the deadly 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Rubio reaffirmed America’s support for India in combating terrorism, urged both nations to avoid escalating tensions, and called for accountability for those behind the attack. Meanwhile, Iran has offered to mediate between the two neighbours.

Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US @SecRubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 1, 2025