The Taliban government condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and assured India of closer cooperation against terrorism. The move signals rare alignment between India and Afghanistan against Pakistan-sponsored militant groups.

India has halted all trade with Pakistan in response to Pahalgam terror attack. The move has escalated tensions between the two countries. India has closed the Attari-Wagah border and the decision is expected to put on hold the cross-border trade of Rs 3886.

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, India has adopted a more aggressive stance against terrorism, signaling a zero-tolerance policy. Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava highlighted India's various diplomatic and economic actions against Pakistan,