As Pakistan is scrambling to shield itself diplomatically and militarily, India has quietly reached out to Kabul, Islamabad's worst friend-turned-foe. With this smart tactical move, India further cornered Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The post-Pahalgam reaction is a watershed moment in regional diplomacy. That Islamabad finds itself without vocal allies in a moment of international scrutiny is more a consequence than coincidence.

Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi strongly condemned the Pahalgan attack. Earlier too, the Taliban condemned the terrorist attack and said that such incidents undermine efforts to ensure regional security and stability.