In a stunning and urgent development, Pakistan’s Information Minister announced on Tuesday that the country has obtained credible intelligence suggesting India is planning a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, allegedly using the recent Pahalgam incident in Indian-Occupied Kashmir as a false flag pretext.
The minister emphasized in both a press conference and an official post on X (formerly Twitter) that Pakistan is fully prepared to defend itself against any act of aggression, warning that India will bear full responsibility for any consequences that may destabilize the region.
🔴 Backdrop: The Deadly Pahalgam Attack
The rising tensions come in the wake of a mass shooting in the Pahalgam area of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people were killed and 17 others injured after gunmen opened fire on tourists.
- Victims include 25 Indian nationals and one Nepalese citizen
- India has accused Pakistan of involvement — an allegation Islamabad strongly denies
- Pakistan has condemned the attack and called for an independent investigation
🌍 Regional Fallout and Rising Tensions
In response to the incident, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Pakistan, in turn, has closed its airspace to Indian flights, signaling a dangerous escalation.
Earlier this week, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issued a strong but measured statement:
“Pakistan does not seek conflict, but any provocation will be met with full force.”
🛡️ Pakistan’s Official Stance: Prepared, Not Passive
The Information Minister’s statement made it clear:
- Pakistan has verifiable intelligence of imminent Indian military action
- The alleged justification—the Pahalgam incident—is viewed as a manufactured narrative
- Any military engagement by India will be considered an act of unprovoked aggression
“Any misadventure by India will receive a decisive and proportionate response. The responsibility for regional destabilization will rest solely with New Delhi,” the minister stated.
🧭 What This Means for Pakistan, the Region, and the World
This development places South Asia once again on high alert, particularly as both nations:
- Are nuclear-armed
- Have a volatile history of military standoffs
- Share deep-rooted tensions over Kashmir and cross-border militancy
The global community—including the UN, U.S., China, and Gulf states—is likely to be monitoring the situation closely. Any confrontation could have severe economic, humanitarian, and geopolitical implications.
📢 Conclusion: Critical Hours Ahead for South Asia
With military escalation looming, the next 24 to 36 hours could be pivotal in shaping the future of India-Pakistan relations. Pakistan’s warning is a clear signal to the international community to take urgent notice and intervene diplomatically before tensions spiral out of control.
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