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Pakistan Moves Army Reserves Toward Kashmir Amid Escalating Crisis
Military convoys have been recorded in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Army reserves are being moved northward toward the disputed Kashmir region.
Amid rapidly deteriorating India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan has begun redeploying significant army reserves to the northern part of the country—toward the Kashmir region. Eyewitnesses and local sources have shared video footage showing military convoys passing through Rawalpindi, a city near Islamabad and one of the key military command centers of the country.
Preliminary reports indicate that the redeployment includes mechanized units, armored vehicles, and artillery support elements. These movements coincide with recent statements by Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, who promised a full-force response to any Indian aggression. Pakistan’s military command has not yet officially commented on the scale and objectives of the redeployment.
The escalation began after a terrorist attack in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of more than two dozen people. The Indian side blamed terrorist groups allegedly operating from Pakistan, sparking a new round of diplomatic conflict. Islamabad denied the accusations and warned that any aggression from New Delhi would meet with a harsh response.
The crisis has also deepened on a political level. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, while Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and froze bilateral trade. Senior Pakistani officials stated that any attempt to cut off the country's water supply would be treated as an act of war.
Meanwhile, India is actively discussing the possibility of revisiting the 2021 ceasefire agreement. Analysts warn that this could completely dismantle existing diplomatic channels between the two nuclear-armed nations, which already have a long history of chronic hostilities.
Pakistan’s current military mobilization is seen as potential preparation for an armed conflict. Military movements and heightened readiness levels have been observed along the Line of Control in Kashmir. Pakistani sources maintain that the troop movements are purely defensive, but given the growing distrust between the two sides, such actions could easily be perceived as a direct threat.
The Kashmir conflict has spanned decades, including full-scale wars and frequent border skirmishes. Both India and Pakistan possess nuclear weapons, making any escalation potentially catastrophic not only for the region but for global security as well.
The international community is expressing concern. Representatives from the UN, as well as officials from China, the US, Turkey, and EU countries, have called for de-escalation. However, no concrete diplomatic initiatives have yet emerged. The situation remains tense, and any provocation could lead to irreversible consequences.
The redeployment of army reserves, heightened rhetoric, mutual sanctions, and the suspension of trade and air routes indicate that the situation is quickly spiraling out of control. In the coming days and weeks, the involvement of international mediators could play a decisive role—if both sides agree to return to the negotiating table. Otherwise, the South Asian region may once again find itself on the brink of a major war.
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