Pakistan: A Nation That Has Lost All Sense of Shame and Ethics

News Flash

11 May

Editorial: Vishal Mayur

Ceasefire betrayed within hours, exposing Pakistan’s true face to the world

Pakistan’s latest betrayal, violating a ceasefire within hours of agreeing to it- is not just a diplomatic failure; it’s a moral collapse that defines the very character of the Pakistani state. On May 10, after intense U.S.-brokered talks, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire aimed at de-escalating hostilities that began after the horrific Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The ink hadn’t dried on the truce when Pakistan resorted to shelling across the LoC and launched drone attacks in Srinagar and Rajasthan.

This is not an isolated incident. For decades, Pakistan has harboured, trained, and funded terrorist outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 26/11 Mumbai carnage, the Pulwama massacre, and now Pahalgam, all trace their roots to Pakistan’s soil. Every time peace is on the horizon, Rawalpindi’s military establishment sabotages it with bloodshed.

Even worse is Pakistan’s consistent misuse of international platforms and civilian infrastructure for covert operations. As revealed by Col. Sofia Qureshi, Pakistan recently used civilian flights as cover to hide military movements, a blatant violation of international aviation norms.

The world must no longer treat Pakistan as a misunderstood neighbour. It is a rogue state with no respect for ceasefires, no accountability for terrorism, and no commitment to diplomacy. While its politicians speak of peace, its army and ISI orchestrate war.

India, with immense restraint, continues to uphold international law. But restraint must not be mistaken for weakness. It is time global powers, especially the UN and the U.S., stop playing mediator and start holding Pakistan accountable for its duplicity.

Pakistan has lost the moral right to preach peace. A nation that breaks promises as easily as it fires bullets has no place at the table of civilised nations.