Following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed several lives, India and Pakistan have intensified their diplomatic face-off. Both nations are rallying global support, briefing foreign ambassadors and engaging in strategic outreach. India sent senior diplomat M Anand Prakash to Kabul, where the Taliban-led Afghan Foreign Ministry issued a rare condemnation of the attack, describing it as a threat to regional stability. The visit also saw talks to bolster bilateral ties, including visa facilitation and infrastructure investment.

Notably, Turkey too issued a strong statement condemning the “terrorist attack” without calling Kashmir a disputed region, a diplomatic win for Delhi. Meanwhile, Islamabad is contemplating legal recourse over India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, hinting at potential action in the International Court of Justice. As regional dynamics evolve, Delhi's strategic outreach to Taliban-led Kabul signals a new chapter in South Asian diplomacy.