India Blocks Pakistan Government’s X Account Following Pahalgam Attack

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated dramatically following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, where 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. India has blamed Pakistan for the massacre carried out in Pahalgam and responded by suspending diplomatic relations, revoking visas, closing borders, halting trade, and pausing a significant water-sharing treaty. Pakistan has denied the allegations, closed its airspace to Indian flights, cancelled Indian visas, and warned of severe consequences for any disruption to the Indus Waters Treaty. ​

In a significant development, India has blocked the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Government of Pakistan, intensifying the diplomatic fallout in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Occupied Kashmir. The move came hours after New Delhi formally downgraded diplomatic ties with Islamabad, amid strained relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The Pahalgam attack, which targeted security personnel and civilians, has drawn strong condemnation from across the globe, including Pakistan. ​

According to X’s official Help Center, the platform may restrict access to accounts or content based on legal demands from governments. “With hundreds of millions of posts each day, we aim to respect freedom of expression while adhering to applicable local laws,” the policy states. Restrictions are typically applied only within the country where the legal request originates. ​

After India’s actions, Pakistan’s National Security Committee is scheduled to meet today to evaluate the situation and formulate a coordinated policy response. Sources in Islamabad say the meeting will focus on India’s latest measures and consider diplomatic, political, and security options amid rising regional tensions. ​

The developments come as ties between the two sides are already at an all-time low, with frequent cross-border incidents and longstanding disputes over Kashmir continuing to fuel hostilities. ​

In response to India’s actions, Pakistan has condemned the attack and denied involvement, accusing India of making baseless accusations. Pakistan has also warned that suspending the Indus Water Treaty—a crucial deal governing water rights and key for Pakistan’s agriculture and hydropower—could be seen as an act of war. Additionally, Islamabad threatened to suspend the Simla Agreement, which governs the Line of Control in Kashmir. ​

The worsening relations center around the long-standing and volatile dispute over the Kashmir region, claimed by both countries. This current crisis revives fears of conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Frequent militant attacks have derailed previous peace efforts, with high-profile incidents in 1999, 2008, and 2019 stoking tensions. Both countries maintain large armed forces and substantial nuclear arsenals, raising international concern over the potential for a major confrontation. ​

As the situation continues to develop, the international community watches closely, urging both nations to engage in dialogue and de-escalate tensions to prevent further violence and instability in the region.