India Asks Italy and ADB to Cut Funding to Pakistan Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Context: The Pahalgam Terror Attack and India's Diplomatic Fallout India has escalated its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir , which resulted in the tragic deaths of 26 people , many of whom were tourists. This gruesome attack has triggered a series of retaliatory steps from India, targeting Pakistan's financial and international support systems. India’s Demand to Italy: Cease Financial Support to Pakistan At the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Milan , Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with her Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti . During the bilateral discussion, India formally demanded that the Italian government halt its financial assistance to Pakistan . This move is significant, considering that Italy is a major partner of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) , especially in Pakistan. According to the UNDP website , the Italian Development Co...