India vs Pakistan: What is Pakistan’s Reaction and Response to India’s Missile Strike?

New Delhi’s simple explanation is not acceptable: Islamabad

Pakistan’s response to India’s missile strike

India vs Pakistan
Illustration by Ramandeep Kaur | ThePrint


The Pakistani government has called for an international inquiry into the missile strike by India. Last Wednesday, an Indian missile hit within 500 kilometers of the capital Islamabad. However, there was no warhead in it, meaning there were no explosives in it. No casualties were reported. The Indian ambassador to Islamabad was summoned to the foreign ministry shortly after the Indian missile struck.

Explaining the incident, the Indian side said that the missile accidentally crashed into Pakistan due to a technical defect during repair or maintenance. But in response to the explanation, Pakistan said such a simple explanation from Indian officials on such a serious matter was not enough. That is why the Pakistani government has demanded an international inquiry into the matter. Islamabad says a thorough investigation is needed as both countries are nuclear-armed.

India and Pakistan test different types of missiles every year and there is an arms race between the two countries. Although India has said that the missile strike was completely unintentional and mistaken, the Pakistani government does not consider India’s explanation sufficient. In fact, enmity between India and Pakistan has been going on for decades. For this reason, even though the missiles were accidentally fired at Pakistan as claimed by India, the Pakistani authorities took the matter seriously. Pakistan takes this as a major threat and has called for an international inquiry.

Observers say the current world is embroiled in a major crisis over Ukraine and Afghanistan. In this situation, it is doubtful whether the international community will respond to Pakistan’s request at this moment. Besides, the international community also knows that India and Pakistan are enemies of each other. That is why when something happens, both countries raise the issue in front of the world and try to make the regional and international community stand against the adversary.

With no casualties in India’s missile strikes, many feel that Pakistan’s efforts to exert international pressure on New Delhi will not be very effective. Even then, Islamabad is trying to use the recent events against India.

Location of India and Pakistan on Map

Meanwhile, the Taliban has re-entered the political arena after returning to power in Afghanistan. As a result, their experience in international politics is new. In this situation, there is intense competition between India and Pakistan for influence in that country. In other words, Afghanistan is becoming one of the areas of conflict between India and Pakistan. In this situation, the incident of missile launch has given rise to new tension between the two countries.

- Advertisement -
Md. Mizanur Rahaman Mizanhttps://www.mizanurrmizan.info
Md. Mizanur Rahaman Mizan aka Mizanur R. Mizan is a freelance writer from Bangladesh who has interests in teacher-education, research, literature, international affairs, history, and sports. Mizan likes watching different kinds of films and listening to pop and classical songs. Follow him on ResearchGate or join him on other social media.
Category's Most Popular

What is continental shelf and its Origin? What is the formation or structure of continental shelves?

Continental shelves are a component of the continent even though they are submerged. The margin of the continental shelf, not the coast,...

Top Archaeological Sites in Indonesia to Visit

From the ancient empires of Java to the mysterious megaliths of Nias, Indonesia boasts a wealth of archaeological sites that offer a glimpse into the country's past.

China’s Military Power: An Analysis of Its Capabilities and Strategies

China's military power has grown significantly in recent years, with the country's defense spending increasing rapidly and a modernization drive underway. As...

Zionism, Zionists, and Background of Israel?

People's interest in learning about Jews is not new today. But how much information have people been able to know about these...

SPFS is the SWIFT alternative in Russia; How SPFS Works

SPFS (Russian: Система передачи финансовых сообщений (СПФС), romanized: Sistema peredachi finansovykh soobscheniy, lit. 'System for Transfer of Financial Messages') is a Russian equivalent...

Why Doesn’t Justin Trudeau Want to See Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he does not want to see Russian President Vladimir Putin at this year's G20 summit. He spoke...

What is the MIR System and Why will Iran and Russia trade in the ‘MIR’ system, avoiding the Swift system?

What is the MIR System and Why will Iran and Russia trade in the 'MIR' system, avoiding the Swift system?

India’s Tiger Hill in Ladakh and Its Strategic Importance

India's Tiger Hill in Ladakh and Its Strategic ImportanceIntroduction to the Tiger HillThe Tiger Hill is a mountain in the Drass-Kargil region of the...
Related Articles

Isle of Man – Where British and Celtic Culture Meet

The Isle of Man is a small island located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. Despite its size, the...

Muyil of the Ancient Maya City near Tulum

Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is home to some of the most impressive Mayan ruins in the world, including the popular sites of Chichen...

What is Magna Carta? Significance of Magna Carta and Its Legacy

Magna Carta is a legal document signed by King John of England in 1215. This document was created to limit the power...

The Black Sea: A World of Beauty, Mystery and Significance

The Black Sea is one of the world's most fascinating bodies of water, renowned for its rich history, diverse ecology and cultural...

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here