Open Letter to the Government of Pakistan: A Rebuttal to Your Claims in the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict
To the leaders of Pakistan,
I am writing this letter to you not only as someone from India, but also as someone who wants peace and justice in the world. I am deeply sad and angry because of what has happened between our two countries this year in 2025. Many innocent people have died. Families have lost loved ones. Children are scared. Lives are broken. And I believe many of your public statements are wrong. I want to explain why your arguments about this war are not true and must be corrected.
1. You said: “India started the war with no reason.”
This is not true. On April 22, 2025, there was a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-six people were killed—twenty-five Indians and one Nepali. It was a very painful day. I remember watching the news and feeling heartbroken. The Indian government said the attack was planned by terrorist groups from your country, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. These are the same groups that have attacked us before. We are not making this up. India has shown evidence, but instead of helping to stop the terrorists, your government said we lied. That is unfair. India responded with Operation Sindoor to destroy the terrorist bases—not to attack your people, but to stop more violence.
2. You said: “Pakistan only defended itself.”
After our operation, your military started bombing our army bases and using drones and missiles. You called it “Operation Bunyan Marsoos.” You say this was only defense, but that is hard to believe. If you only wanted to defend, why use such heavy weapons? Your attack made the war worse. Civilians near the borders had to leave their homes. Some people died in crossfire. My uncle lives in Punjab near the border—he and his family had to run in the middle of the night. They slept in a school shelter for three days. Was that really necessary? It felt more like revenge than self-defense.
3. You said: “India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty was cruel and unfair.”
After the attack, India decided to stop following the Indus Waters Treaty. You said it was a cruel decision because many Pakistani farmers need this water for crops. But we must understand why India did this. This was not to hurt normal people. This was a warning to your government: stop letting terror groups grow on your land. Water is very important for life. India gave you many chances to fix the problem, but nothing changed. When someone keeps hurting you, you have the right to protect yourself, even with strong actions. I agree it is sad if farmers suffer—but who really caused this? The terrorists, not India.
4. You said: “Our nuclear weapons only protect us. We are not a threat.”
Yes, I understand that every country wants to feel safe. But when you talk about using nuclear weapons, you make everything more dangerous. You say you want peace, but then you show missiles on TV and make scary speeches. That makes people afraid. My little cousin asked me, “Will there be a nuclear bomb?” That question should never come from a child. Having nuclear weapons is not peace. It is fear. India also has nuclear power, but we try not to use it as a threat. If both sides keep talking about bombs, what happens to the people in the middle? We need calm words, not loud weapons.
5. You said: “We are ready to talk, but India must stop talking about terrorism.”
This is the most upsetting thing you said. You want peace talks, but you don’t want us to mention the terrorism problem? How can we fix anything if we don’t talk about the real issue? Terrorists killed Indian people. They train and plan attacks from inside your country. You must stop protecting them. Only then can there be true peace. Even the United Nations has asked you to take action. Dialogue is important, but honest dialogue is better. We can’t solve problems if you deny they exist. I want peace, too, but I also want justice for the victims.
Conclusion: Why This Matters So Much
This war in 2025 is not just about two countries fighting. It is about people’s lives, families, futures. If we don’t speak the truth, more people will die. I write this letter with a heavy heart because I have seen the sadness in my own family. I have seen fear in children’s eyes. But I also believe in hope. If you, the leaders of Pakistan, truly want peace, you must stop making false claims. You must act with responsibility. Accept the truth about terrorism. Stop using fear. And most of all, start caring about people more than politics. Only then can we build a future where Indian and Pakistani children grow up without fear of war.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Works Cited (MLA Format)
“2025 India–Pakistan Crisis.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_crisis
“Operation Sindoor: India Targets Pak Terror Bases; Shahbaz Sharif Warns of Retaliation.” India Times, 2025. https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/operation-sindoor-india-targets-pak-terror-bases-shahbaz-sharif-warns-of-retaliation-jk-schools-shut-658371.html
“How Misinformation Overtook Indian Newsrooms Amid Conflict with Pakistan.” The Washington Post, 4 June 2025. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/04/india-news-channels-misinformation-pakistan-conflict
“India-Pakistan War Chronicle #1 – May 9th, 2025.” Drishtikone. https://drishtikone.com/india-pakistan-war-chronicle-1-may-9th-2025