India-Pakistan Missile Strikes Kill Civilians Escalate Nuclear Border Tensions

Tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have sharply escalated following Indian airstrikes on multiple locations in Pakistan, which Pakistan claims targeted civilian areas and killed 31 civilians, including women and children. Pakistan retaliated with artillery shelling across the Line of Control and claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets, with both sides accusing each other of reckless aggression and violations of sovereignty. The conflict originates from a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which India attributes to Pakistan-backed groups, a claim Pakistan denies. International observers and UK politicians have expressed deep concern over the risk of a full-scale war, urging restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation. Meanwhile, UK officials face criticism for suggesting arms sales to India amid the conflict, raising ethical concerns about fueling regional instability. Pakistani diplomats have called for calm among diaspora communities, emphasizing peaceful protests and warning of the broader impact of rising tensions on global security.