Pakistan\u2019s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, issued an urgent warning on Wednesday, claiming India could launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. The alert came after Pakistani authorities reportedly received \u201ccredible intelligence\u201d indicating New Delhi\u2019s preparations for action linked to recent tensions in the disputed Kashmir region.
In a video statement, Tarar accused India of advancing \u201cbaseless and concocted allegations\u201d regarding a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian-controlled Kashmir earlier this month. At least 25 people were killed in the incident, according to Indian media. While India has blamed Pakistan for involvement, Islamabad has denied all accusations.
Tarar emphasized Pakistan\u2019s readiness to defend its sovereignty, stating any aggression would trigger a \u201cdecisive response.\u201d He criticized New Delhi\u2019s \u201chubristic role of judge, jury, and executioner\u201d in the region and urged the international community to prevent escalation.
Pakistan proposed an independent investigation by a neutral commission to address the Pahalgam incident, but Tarar claimed India dismissed the offer in favor of \u201cirrationality and confrontation.\u201d
This latest development intensifies long-standing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, raising global concerns over regional stability. Analysts warn that military action could destabilize South Asia amid ongoing territorial disputes over Kashmir since 1947.
