Pakistan Responds Forcefully to Indian Attacks, Claims Act of War
In a rapidly escalating conflict, Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has condemned India’s recent military actions as "cowardly" attacks on five locations within Pakistan-administered territory. In statements posted on social media platform X, Sharif emphasized that Pakistan has the right to respond forcefully to what he termed an "act of war." He voiced solidarity with the armed forces, stating the nation is united in its response.
The situation intensified when reports emerged that Indian military operations had involved missile strikes targeting several civilian areas in Pakistan. Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, confirmed that Indian missiles struck at least seven civilian locations, including two in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leading to casualties and injuries. He characterized these strikes as a "barbaric attack," indicating that the Indian claims of targeting terrorist infrastructure were unfounded.
Initial updates revealed the unfortunate impact of the strikes, with reports of fatalities and injuries among civilians, including children. The situation along the Line of Control has further deteriorated, with exchanges of fire being reported between the militaries of both nations.
In a show of military preparedness, Sharif announced a national security committee meeting in Islamabad and mobilized medical staff across Punjab, signaling rising tensions across the region. Pakistan has claimed to have shot down two Indian jets in retaliation for the attacks, asserting that all their aircraft remain secure.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concerns regarding the violence, urging both nations to exercise maximum restraint to avert a larger military confrontation. The ongoing conflict highlights the fragile peace between two nuclear-armed neighbors amidst allegations of terrorism and military aggression.
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