Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday (May 5, 2025) warned that India could carry out a military strike at any moment along the Line of Control in Kashmir.
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Mr. Asif’s assertion got here as rigidity was operating excessive between the 2 nuclear-armed neighbours within the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist assault.
“There are reports that India may strike at any point along the LoC… New Delhi will be given a befitting reply,” the minister informed reporters in Islamabad.
He additionally accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war for political gains”, reiterating allegations that “New Delhi was involved in terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan”.
“We had provided the UN with evidence in 2016 and 2017, including videos of India financing terrorism,” he claimed. He additionally linked the current wave of terror within the two provinces to teams working from Afghanistan, allegedly backed by India.
He mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requested for a global probe into the incident.
“Such a probe would expose whether India itself or any internal group was involved, and clarify the truth behind New Delhi’s baseless allegations,” Mr. Asif mentioned.
Last week, Information Minister Atta Tarar had mentioned that 24-36 hours had been vital, fearing a attainable strike by India. However, the time handed and there was no motion by India.
Meanwhile, Pakistan military chief General Syed Asim Munir on Monday reiterated his intention to reply with full drive to guard the “national prestige and prosperity of his people”.
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Ties between India and Pakistan plummeted following the Pahalgam assault that killed 26 individuals, principally vacationers.
India introduced a raft of punitive measures in opposition to Pakistan together with suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the one operational land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties following the fear assault.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned India is dedicated to taking “firm and decisive” motion in opposition to terrorists and their backers.
PM Modi additionally informed the highest defence brass that the armed forces have “complete operational freedom” to determine on the mode, targets and timing of India’s response to the assault.
Published – May 05, 2025 11:47 pm IST
