New Delhi, May 2 -- The picturesque Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, often hailed as "Mini-Switzerland," turned into a scene of horror this April. Twenty-six Indian tourists-including children and elderly pilgrims-fell victim to a brutal terrorist attack. In a rare show of courage, some local Muslim Kashmiris reportedly tried to shield the victims, only to be gunned down themselves. This tragedy is more than just another grim chapter in the history of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir; it is a wake-up call for the region-and most importantly, for China.

What sets this incident apart is not just its brutality, but the startling confession it provoked. In a candid interview with Sky News journalist Yalda Hakim, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawa...