In 2025, the longstanding rivalry between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-capable nations, intensified dramatically following a brief yet fierce conflict in May. This confrontation has significantly altered the dynamics between the two neighboring countries.
India has established a new threshold, declaring that any act of terrorism it attributes to Pakistan will now be perceived as an act of war. This escalation marks a critical moment in their already fraught relations.
In a groundbreaking series on Al Jazeera, journalist Sreenivasan Jain engages with prominent figures from both India and Pakistan, delving into the implications of what India describes as its “new normal”—a status that Pakistan counters by labeling as “abnormal.”
In this episode, Jain interviews Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the former foreign minister of Pakistan, son of the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and leader of the Pakistan People’s Party. Jain poses the crucial question: Can Pakistan genuinely assert that it no longer harbors extremist groups that target India?
Viewers can also check out Jain’s conversation with Indian politician Shashi Tharoor for further insights on this pivotal topic.