‘India Planning Military Action in 36 Hours,’ Claims Pakistan Minister Tarar

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
India has ramped up its rhetoric and actions since the Pahalgam attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted the military “complete operational freedom” to respond, prompting fears of retaliation. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, closed the Attari-Wagah border, and expelled Pakistani diplomats, moves Pakistan views as provocative. Tarar warned that any Indian military action would meet a “decisive response,” with Pakistan reinforcing its border defenses and airspace restrictions.

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