Pakistan warns of possible Indian military strike within 24-36 hours!

ISLAMABAD, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar warned on Wednesday that India may be planning a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours.

In a video statement, Tarar said Pakistan had received credible intelligence suggesting that India was preparing for military action based on what he described as "baseless and concocted allegations" relating to the recent incident in Pahalgam, located in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

He warned that any such move by India would be met with a "decisive" response.

"India's self-assumed hubristic role of judge, jury and executioner in the region is reckless and vehemently rejected," Tarar said.

The minister noted that Pakistan had offered an "open-hearted, credible, transparent and independent" investigation by a neutral commission of experts to establish the facts behind the Pahalgam incident.

But India had chosen "irrationality and confrontation" over reasoned inquiry, he said. Tarar warned that any Indian military adventurism would be "assuredly and decisively" responded to, and urged the international community to take note that responsibility for any escalation would rest with India.

He reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs.

Tensions between the two South Asian neighbors have escalated following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam earlier this month, in which at least 25 people were killed, according to Indian media reports.

India has accused Pakistan of involvement in the attack, an allegation Islamabad has strongly denied.

indicating that the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a critical point. This follows a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the situation:

Important Changes Pakistan’s Warning

Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed early on April 30, 2025, that Islamabad has "credible intelligence" indicating India plans military action within 24-36 hours under the pretext of Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack.

Tarar warned that any such strike would be met with a "decisive and assured" response.

India’s Stance

India has accused Pakistan of backing the militants behind the attack, though Islamabad denies involvement and has called for a neutral investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to pursue the attackers "to the ends of the earth", fueling speculation of military retaliation.

India has reportedly given its military "complete operational freedom" to decide on the timing and nature of a response.

Military Posturing

Both nations have downgraded diplomatic ties, revoked visas, and ordered citizens to return by April 30.

India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, a critical water-sharing pact, prompting Pakistan to label it an "act of war"

Cross-border skirmishes have intensified, with gunfire exchanged along the Line of Control (LoC) for six consecutive nights.

International Reactions

The U.S. and China have urged restraint. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to speak with Indian and Pakistani counterparts to de-escalate tensions.

The United Nations warned of "catastrophic consequences" if the nuclear-armed rivals engage in conflict.

Historical Context

This crisis mirrors past escalations, such as India’s 2019 airstrikes in Pakistan following a militant attack in Kashmir.

Both nations have fought three wars over Kashmir since 1947, making this one of the world’s most volatile flashpoints