Ataullah (File)
Escalating Tensions Post-Pahalgam
Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar issued a grave warning, claiming credible intelligence suggests India is preparing a military strike within 24 to 36 hours. The statement, made in a late-night address, ties the alleged plan to India’s response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. Tarar accused India of using the attack, blamed on Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a pretext for aggression, escalating an already volatile India-Pakistan standoff.
India’s Aggressive Posture
Pakistan’s Defensive Stance
Pakistan denies involvement in the Pahalgam attack and has called for a neutral investigation. Tarar emphasized Pakistan’s sacrifices in fighting terrorism, citing 90,000 lives lost, and accused India of state-sponsored terrorism, referencing the arrest of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav. Islamabad’s military is on high alert, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating nuclear options would only be considered if Pakistan’s existence is threatened
Global Calls for Restraint
The international community, including the UN, has urged de-escalation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres engaged both nations’ leaders, warning of catastrophic consequences. As border skirmishes intensify, the world watches nervously, hoping diplomacy can avert a crisis between two nuclear powers
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