In a tense video address on Wednesday, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, warned of a potential military strike by India within the next 24 to 36 hours.
According to Tarar, Islamabad received “credible intelligence” suggesting New Delhi was gearing up for action based on what he called “baseless and concocted allegations” related to this month’s deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian-controlled Kashmir, which killed at least 25 tourists.
Tarar emphasized that any military incursion would be met with a “decisive” response, urging the international community to hold India accountable for any escalation. He contrasted Pakistan’s offer of an “open-hearted, credible, transparent and independent” investigation with India’s choice of “irrationality and confrontation.”
Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors have soared since the Pahalgam incident, where India accuses Pakistan of complicity—a claim Islamabad denies. As each side braces for potential fallout, young global citizens and tech-savvy entrepreneurs watch closely for signs of diplomatic breakthroughs or further escalation.
With regional stability at stake, thought leaders and changemakers around the world are calling for calm and dialogue. The coming hours will test whether reason and inquiry can prevail over the drums of conflict.
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Pakistan warns of possible Indian military strike within 24-36 hours
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