India’s Global Outreach Rattles Pakistan Amid Operation Sindoor Aftermath

Facing growing global isolation and diplomatic pressure following India’s Operation Sindoor outreach, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a six-day diplomatic tour starting Sunday.

He will visit four ‘friendly nations’, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan, in a bid to salvage Pakistan’s international image.

The visit comes as India’s extensive outreach has already begun influencing global sentiment, leaving Islamabad on the defensive.

Meanwhile, a delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, which was supposed to present ‘Pakistan’s case to the world’, has yet to depart.

India’s Outreach Delegations Gain Ground Globally

Seven Indian all-party delegations are currently engaging with key partner nations across the globe, from Tokyo and Moscow to Abu Dhabi and Guyana.

These teams are engaging United Nations Security Council members and exposing Pakistan’s links with terror outfits operating from its soil.

India’s message of zero tolerance against terrorism has gained traction, with several nations, including Russia, Japan, and the UAE, condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and expressing solidarity with India.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s Europe Tour Deepens India’s Diplomatic Momentum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar further strengthened India’s diplomatic offensive with a six-day tour to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.

During his meetings with top leaders and counterparts, Jaishankar reiterated India’s commitment to combating cross-border terrorism and countering Pakistan’s narrative.

Islamabad’s Copycat Moves Fail To Impress

In response to India’s high-impact diplomacy and military success in Operation Sindoor, Islamabad has scrambled to imitate New Delhi’s strategy.

Its announcement of a Bhutto-led international delegation, Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to a Sialkot Army base, and a series of press briefings have been dismissed as reactionary and ineffective.

Pakistanis on social media have mocked these efforts, especially criticising General Asim Munir’s promotion to Field Marshal despite the Operation Sindoor debacle.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan joined in the ridicule, questioning the merit of such recognitions.

Pakistan’s Sharif Seeks Support From Remaining Allies

Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to embark on a four-nation tour reflects Pakistan’s desperation to retain diplomatic relevance.

Analysts say the tour signals Islamabad’s narrowing options on the global stage.

On Friday, Sharif held a high-level meeting with Bhutto and other senior officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Senator Sherry Rehman, to finalise Pakistan’s diplomatic response.

The delegation vowed to present Pakistan’s stance ‘robustly and effectively’.

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