Pak rises in global rankings while Pahalgam terror evidence gets buried

Donald Trump's praise & UN position shine as world ignores satellite intelligence linking Islamabad to the Pahalgam massacre

- Pari Tikkiwal

Pakistan has secured unprecedented diplomatic victories in recent months, earning praise from President Donald Trump and climbing UN rankings, even as damning evidence connecting Pakistani entities to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack remains conspicuously buried by the international community.

The stark contradiction has emerged as a defining moment in global counterterrorism efforts, with Pakistan positioning itself as a reformed ally while critical intelligence pointing to its involvement in the April 22 attack, which killed 26 people languishes in forgotten files.

Trump’s Unexpected Endorsement

In a surprising diplomatic shift, President Trump recently described Pakistan as “a good nation with tremendous potential” during a White House briefing, marking a dramatic departure from previous administrations’ cautious approach. The endorsement came just weeks after Pakistan successfully lobbied for enhanced representation in UN peacekeeping operations, overtaking India in several key diplomatic metrics.