Following India's suspension of visas for all Pakistani nationals, Pakistan has responded by suspending visas for all Indians (except Sikh pilgrims), suspending trade, closing airspace and sealing the Wagah border. The National Security Committee of Pakistan made these decisions in a meeting held on Thursday, April 24, and has given Indian citizens 48 hours to leave the country. This marks a further escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The education department of Pakistan is facing backlash for including false and harmful information about Hindus and Sikhs in school textbooks. Pakistani students have spoken to BBC about their experiences, with one girl recounting how she was taught that Hindus do not respect women and another boy sharing how his nephew was told that being an infidel means worshipping idols. These incidents raise questions about the government's intentions and the impact it may have on future generations.