Pakistan plays the same game, only China still backs it: Ex-UN envoy slams Beijing over inquiry over Pahalgam attack

Indias former UN envoy Syed Akbaruddin criticised Chinas support for Pakistan's call to investigate the Pahalgam terror attack, calling their alliance “well-known” and politically motivated. His remarks came amid a broader backdrop of Indo-Pak tensions, with India launching its first nationwide civil defence drills since 1971. As border incidents rise and UN Security Council talks yield no outcome, authorities across India are rehearsing emergency responses, preparing civilians for potential hostilities, and increasing security in sensitive areas like Delhi and Kashmir.