In yet another embarrassing diplomatic backfire, Pakistan’s attempt to corner India using the “religion card” has flopped — this time in Malaysia. For years, Islamabad has tried to portray itself as the self-declared guardian of the global Muslim community, often using international platforms to target India over Kashmir and alleged minority issues.
But this time, the narrative didn’t land — not even in a Muslim-majority country like Malaysia.
What Happened?
According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan attempted to rake up the issue of Kashmir and what it claimed was the “marginalization of Indian Muslims” during closed-door discussions at a Malaysia-led multilateral forum. The goal? To isolate India diplomatically and rally support from the Islamic world.
But instead of echoing Islamabad’s rhetoric, Malaysia and other participants reportedly shut down the one-sided narrative, emphasizing the need for regional peace, development, and non-interference.
Some reports even suggest Malaysia urged all sides to focus on economic cooperation over ideological battles — a clear snub to Pakistan’s obsession with communalizing diplomatic discourse.
The Broader Context
This isn’t a one-off. Over the last few years, Pakistan’s consistent efforts to “internationalize” Kashmir using religious sentiment have failed repeatedly:
- OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) has not issued any binding anti-India resolution despite Pakistan’s lobbying.
- Countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and now Malaysia, have prioritized bilateral trade with India over ideological alliances with Pakistan.
- Even Turkey and Iran, once vocal backers, have toned down rhetoric as they seek better ties with India.
Why? Because the global Muslim world is evolving. It’s not the 1980s. Most nations are now more interested in trade, tech, energy, and defense partnerships—not Pakistan’s dated sermonizing.
India’s Quiet Diplomacy Wins Again
India, meanwhile, continues to rely on silent, strategic diplomacy. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, India has carefully cultivated ties with Muslim-majority nations without pandering to religion-based politics.
India’s message has been simple and powerful:
“We don’t talk religion; we talk development, respect, and mutual interest.”
That approach is paying off.
The World Sees Through the Farce
Pakistan’s failure in Malaysia is not just a diplomatic fumble—it’s a signal that the world is finally seeing through Islamabad’s obsession with anti-India propaganda, often at the cost of its own development.
At a time when Pakistan’s economy is collapsing, inflation is soaring, and political stability is a dream, foreign leaders are growing tired of its attempts to shift focus by using religion as a political tool.
Final Take
Pakistan tried to play the same old card.
But the world, including Malaysia, just isn’t buying it anymore.
India’s focus on real partnerships, secular diplomacy, and soft power continues to win over friends — not just in the West, but across the Islamic world too.
