A major diplomatic development has emerged from the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the BRICS New Delhi Declaration condemning the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and calling for action against cross-border terrorism, terror financing and safe havens. The development carries added significance because China remains one of Pakistan’s closest strategic partners. Beijing’s decision to sign the declaration has therefore created a major diplomatic talking point for India and Pakistan.

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has issued a fresh warning over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying Pakistan will take "all necessary measures" to secure what it calls its rightful share of water. The statement came after the Corps Commanders' Conference, where Pakistan's military leadership reaffirmed its position on the water-sharing dispute. The warning follows similar remarks from Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Ishaq Dar, and other Pakistani leaders over the suspension of the treaty.