Pakistan Plays Its Biggest Card — What Will India Do Next?

In a high-stakes diplomatic twist, Pakistan has finally played its biggest and perhaps final card amidst growing tension with India — its former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. After maintaining a mysterious silence for days, Sharif has now spoken on Indo-Pak relations, though he remains quiet on the Pahalgam terror attack, drawing criticism from many quarters.

Nawaz Calls for Diplomacy, Skips Condemnation of Terror

Nawaz Sharif, head of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said on Monday that both India and Pakistan should resolve their tensions through diplomatic channels. However, he refrained from condemning the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, raising eyebrows both within Pakistan and internationally.

Shahbaz Briefs Nawaz on India's Treaty Suspension

According to PML-N sources, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif briefed Nawaz in Lahore about India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in response to the attack. Shahbaz warned that such a move significantly increases the threat of conflict in the region and could destabilize peace further.

Opposition Slams Nawaz's Silence

Opposition leaders wasted no time in targeting Nawaz Sharif. PTI senior leader and former foreign minister Moonis Elahi questioned why Nawaz remained silent even as India took bold and aggressive actions. “Are Nawaz-Modi relations more important than Pakistan’s national interest?” he asked.

India’s Response Now in Spotlight

With Nawaz stepping into the spotlight, Pakistan may be attempting one last diplomatic push to manage growing external pressure. However, India’s firm stance after the Pahalgam attack and the suspension of a decades-old water treaty signals that the path to peace will not be easy. All eyes are now on India’s next move.