India-Pakistan War / Shahbaz and Munir are breathless till May 9, how did India disturb their sleep?

India-Pakistan War: Tensions between India and Pakistan are nothing new, but this time the developments are extraordinary in many ways. The Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025 shook India deeply, in which 26 innocent civilians lost their lives. The situation became more serious when three of the five terrorists involved in this attack were identified as Pakistani citizens. Although Pakistan has rejected these allegations and demanded a fair investigation, India reportedly has technical and intelligence evidence which it is preparing to present at international forums.

But this time India has made a shocking diplomatic move instead of a traditional military response. India has demanded a reconsideration of the economic assistance being given to Pakistan from the IMF and other global financial institutions. This demand has come at a time when Pakistan is already going through an economic crisis and is expected to get the first installment of $ 7 billion in the IMF review on May 9.

Strategy to build pressure without firing a bullet

This strategy of India appears to have been prepared very thoughtfully. Instead of military confrontation, the policy has been adopted to isolate Pakistan at the global level and hit its most vulnerable front—economic dependence. India has indicated that until Pakistan does not eliminate the terrorist infrastructure growing on its soil, it should not be given any international aid.

Diplomatic clampdown and Pakistan's panic

Pakistan has rejected this move of India by calling it a 'political stunt'. But the truth is that the concern of Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir is clearly visible. From the reports of Pakistani newspapers like 'Express Tribune', it is not difficult to guess that this entire incident has created a stir in Islamabad. Pakistan fears that if India presents any concrete evidence related to terrorism on international forums before the IMF meeting, then the first installment of the loan may be delayed.

New form of India's diplomacy

This incident reflects India's changing strategic thinking. Now instead of just reacting on the borders, India is using global influence and pressure. This has made it clear that New Delhi is now moving in the direction of a decisive policy, not just an aggressive one.

India's effort to show Pakistan as a shelter of terrorism in front of global institutions like the IMF is not just an event, but is the foundation of a major diplomatic change in the times to come.

India-Pak relations at a decisive turn

This strategy of India has given clear signals that now the decisive battle against terrorism will be fought not only on the borders, but also on global platforms. By getting a grip on Pakistan's economic pulse, India has shown that it is now ready to adopt not just a retaliatory, but an active and aggressive diplomacy.