Save Indian Kulbhushan

Just after the death sentence was handed out to Kulbhushan Jadhav, the alleged Indian spy who was caught in Pakistan last year, media in both countries have been quick to dig deep into how this move by Pakistan would affect the tempestuous relationship between India and Pakistan. Pakistan media has focussed on Jadhav's confessions, claiming it be evidence of his guilt.

Jadhav was handed out a death sentence after he was convicted of 'espionage and sabotage activities'.

"There is not much worse that India can do," Pakistani newspaper, The Nation, said on Tuesday as New Delhi warned Islamabad against hanging alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. "It can be argued that the peace process between the countries will take a hit, but in reality there is no peace process," The Nation said in an editorial. The paper also quoted political and defence analyst Hassan Askari that the decision to execute Jadhav would "further increase tension between the two countries". "The military has given a severe punishment which is according to Pakistani law," Askari said. "But we will have to see if Pakistan can sustain the political and diplomatic fallout." The Nation is owned by Nawa-i-Qawt group, which is traditionally aligned to Pakistani establishment and is known for India bashing.