Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives to attend a plenary session of the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality status, at the Congress Centre in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan December 12, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
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Pakistani Leaders' PoK Speeches Escalate Kashmir Tensions: India Has No Option But To...

  • Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir delivered assertive speeches in PoK, intensifying Kashmir tensions.
  • Munir reportedly promoted 'jihad' and declared 'Kashmir will be liberated soon' during a LoC visit, praising military readiness.
  • Sharif echoed a hardline stance, stating India has 'no option' but to allow self-determination for lasting South Asian peace.
  • Such rhetoric often leads to heightened tension, infiltration attempts, and violence in conflict zones.
  • PoK residents express unease, viewing speeches as 'political messaging' causing 'economic disruption' and loss of lives, fearing adverse effects on local communities.

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