Pahalgam’s Aftermath: Lessons From The India-Pakistan Clash
The tragic attack on tourists in Pahalgam triggered a fierce military exchange between India and Pakistan—each blaming the other, each claiming victory. In the days that followed, retaliatory strikes, countermeasures and diplomatic sparring pushed the region dangerously close to the edge. Eventually, it was U.S. intervention that brought about a fragile ceasefire.
What really happened behind the headlines? Was India’s response proportionate or politically motivated? Did Pakistan’s counteraction signal strength or desperation? What were the actual strategic outcomes—and who were the real winners and losers in this high-stakes confrontation?
Join us for a conversation with Siddharth Varadarajan—veteran journalist and founding editor of The Wire—as we critically examine the facts, dissect both countries’ narratives and explore whether peace is still possible in an increasingly volatile South Asia. Can this cycle of violence be broken—or is the region condemned to repeat it?
The session will be moderated by Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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