In recent years, Pakistan has cultivated many friends over Islamism and shared geopolitical goals. However, none of them is likely to join it wholeheartedly in any conflict with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.

The United States has called on both India and Pakistan to resolve their differences peacefully following the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam. A State Department spokesperson said the US is monitoring the situation closely and remains in contact with both countries at several levels.

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, China urges restraint from both nations. Beijing offered support to Pakistan in safeguarding its interests, while calling for a swift investigation into the attack that killed 26,