In a stark warning to New Delhi and the international community, Pakistan has claimed that India is preparing to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. Citing what it described as “credible intelligence,” Islamabad said the alleged action would be based on “fabricated” accusations linking Pakistan to a recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
Speaking to the press, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar alleged that Indian forces were planning a military response over Pakistan’s purported involvement in the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people. He strongly denied the accusations and warned that any such move by India would lead to “catastrophic” consequences across the region and beyond.
“India is acting as judge, jury, and executioner,” said Tarar, calling New Delhi’s stance unjust and provocative. He reaffirmed that Pakistan has offered to cooperate in a transparent and independent international investigation by a neutral commission to determine the facts behind the Pahalgam incident. “Pakistan has itself suffered greatly from terrorism,” he added.
Reiterating its commitment to national sovereignty, Pakistan warned that the responsibility for any escalation and its aftermath would rest solely with India. The statement followed reports that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had granted the country’s armed forces “complete operational freedom” to determine the nature and timing of any retaliatory actions against the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack.
Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors have sharply increased following a series of retaliatory measures by India. These include the expulsion of Pakistani military officials, suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, revocation of all Pakistani visas issued after April 27, and the immediate closure of the Attari land transit point.
Meanwhile, cross-border hostilities continued for a sixth straight day, with India reportedly responding to what it calls “unprovoked firing” from Pakistani positions along the Line of Control.
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