Pakistan has stated it possesses "credible intelligence" suggesting that India is planning imminent military action, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors after the deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam resulted in 26 fatalities. 💔

Pakistan alleges that India intends to launch this military action within the "next 24-36 hours" based on what Islamabad claims are "baseless and concocted allegations" of Pakistani involvement in the Pahalgam incident. India has identified the three attackers, including two Pakistani nationals, as "terrorists," a claim Pakistan vehemently denies, calling for a neutral investigation. 🛡️

The long-standing dispute over Kashmir, claimed in full but ruled in part by both nations, has been further inflamed by the attack. India accuses Pakistan of funding militancy in the region, while Pakistan maintains it only provides moral and diplomatic support for Kashmiri self-determination. 🌍

In the aftermath of the attack, both countries have taken retaliatory measures. India has put the crucial Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, and Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines. ✈️

Pakistan has asserted its condemnation of terrorism in all forms and vowed to respond "assuredly and decisively" to any Indian military action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to pursue and punish those responsible for the Pahalgam attack. 🇮🇳

India's cabinet committee on security (CCS) convened on Wednesday, its second meeting since the April 22 attack, to discuss the situation. Earlier in the week, Modi reportedly granted his military chiefs complete freedom to decide on India's response. 🔥

Small-arms fire has reportedly spread to more points along the border between the two nations. The Indian army stated it responded to "unprovoked" firing from Pakistani posts on Tuesday night, marking the sixth consecutive ceasefire violation. Military operations chiefs from both countries also held their weekly phone conversation on Tuesday, with India strongly objecting to the "unprovoked firing." 📞

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged both India and Pakistan to "avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences." 🕊️

Key Points:

Pakistan claims "credible intelligence" of imminent Indian military action within 24-36 hours.
26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
India blames Pakistan for the attack, a claim Islamabad denies.
India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines.

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