India, Pakistan Launch Rival US Diplomacy Campaigns

Amid heightened tensions following the April 2025 Pahalgam attack and subsequent military escalation, both Pakistan and India have dispatched high-level parliamentary delegations to the United States to present their contrasting narratives. Pakistan’s delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is meeting with UN officials, US lawmakers, and international media to counter India’s narrative and highlight concerns over disinformation and regional security. Simultaneously, India’s delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, is in Washington, DC after talks in Egypt, promoting India’s stance against Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism and seeking US support. Both sides are using global platforms to influence international opinion and policy on the Kashmir issue and regional stability. The US-brokered ceasefire emphasizes the seriousness of the conflict. These parallel diplomatic efforts reflect deepening rivalry and calls for stronger cooperation and counter-terrorism in South Asia.