India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Amid Cleric's Criticism

Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following deadly attacks in Kashmir and retaliatory strikes across the border, with both countries exchanging accusations and rejecting calls for joint investigations. Pakistan denies involvement in the attacks and has condemned Indian military actions for resulting in civilian casualties, warning of growing risks to regional stability. India maintains that its strikes targeted only terrorist infrastructure and has dismissed Pakistan's requests for neutral probes as deflections. The situation is particularly concerning given both nations' nuclear capabilities, raising fears of miscalculation. Within Pakistan, high-profile figures like Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz Ghazi have criticized the government's legitimacy and accused it of greater oppression than India. International observers have voiced alarm over the potential for further escalation and the global consequences of renewed conflict.