A Pakistan-flagged cargo ship is currently docked at Kolkata Port, offloading coal despite heightened Indo-Pak tensions and fears of conflict escalation. The vessel’s presence highlights both countries’ ongoing commitment to the 2008 Indo-Pak Maritime Protocol, which allows mutual port access for merchant ships.
Sources from the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) confirmed that maritime cooperation remains uninterrupted, even as diplomatic and military strains grow. The ship’s routine operations serve as a rare example of protocol prevailing over politics.
Experts Slams Modi Govt’s Blames as Baseless
Meanwhile, Indian political analysts and journalists are openly challenging the Modi government’s narrative blaming Pakistan for the recent Pahalgam attack. They argue that the accusations are poorly substantiated and appear politically motivated.
Veteran journalist Anuradha Bhasin criticized the implausibility of an attack in such a heavily militarised zone, questioning how assailants were identified and sketched within hours. Security analyst Amitabh Mattoo also labelled the incident a “major intelligence failure,” casting doubt on the official version of events.
These expert views reflect growing scepticism within Indian civil society regarding the government’s quick blame game, even among those who typically support national security policies.
