Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Calls for International Mediation Amid Rising Tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, the president of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, has called for urgent international mediation to prevent further conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistan claims to have credible intelligence that India may soon launch military action, which India has not confirmed, while both sides report increased military activity and exchanges along the Line of Control. Chaudhry has appealed to Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, as well as major powers like the US and UK, to help de-escalate the situation. He warned of a potential humanitarian crisis and stated his administration is preparing emergency responses. Pakistan continues to deny involvement in the recent attack, emphasizing its preference for peace and geo-economic priorities, but insists it will defend its territorial integrity if necessary. Diplomatic relations have deteriorated, with both sides taking measures such as cancelling visas and suspending border operations.