India planning military action in next 24-36 hours, claims Pakistan
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Islamabad: Pakistan has claimed it has "credible intelligence" suggesting that India is preparing for military action against it within the next 24-36 hours, warning that there will be serious consequences. The statement came shortly after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, told top defence officials that the armed forces have "complete operational freedom" in determining the mode, targets, and timing of India's response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, government sources confirmed.
The escalating tensions between the two nations stem from the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last week, which claimed 26 lives. Following the attack, Modi asserted that India would "identify, track, and punish" those responsible for the attack, along with their "backers," vowing to pursue the terrorists to the "ends of the earth." India also intensified its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan in the wake of the attack.
Pakistan’s Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, responded by accusing India of preparing to launch an attack based on what he described as "baseless and concocted allegations" regarding Pakistan’s involvement in the attack. He reiterated that Pakistan itself had been a victim of terrorism, condemning it in all its forms and manifestations. Tarar further criticized India for rejecting Pakistan’s offer of a “credible, transparent and independent” investigation by a neutral commission, accusing India of avoiding the probe and opting for a confrontational stance.
Pakistan also appealed to the international community, urging them to remain vigilant and warning that any military action by India would be met with a decisive response. The statement emphasized that India would be solely responsible for any escalation and its consequences.
In response to the attack, India had earlier announced several measures against Pakistan, including the expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, the suspension of the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, the revocation of all visas issued to Pakistani nationals since April 27, and the immediate closure of the Attari land-transit post.
With PTI inputs