In a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar convened an emergency press conference at 2:00 AM on April 30, 2025. He claimed that Pakistan possesses “credible intelligence” indicating that India is preparing to launch military action within the next 24 to 36 hours. Minister Tarar warned that any such action would lead to “catastrophic consequences” for the region and beyond .
This development follows the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 Hindu tourists were killed. India has attributed the attack to three extremists, including two Pakistani nationals, and labeled it terrorism. Pakistan denies any involvement and has called for a neutral investigation .
In response to the escalating situation, both nations have taken retaliatory measures: India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines. Cross-border small arms exchanges have intensified along the frontier, marking a violation of their ceasefire agreement. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has granted military chiefs authority to determine the nation’s response, and the Cabinet Committee on Security is meeting again to discuss the situation .
International actors, including the United Nations, the United States, and Britain, have urged both countries to avoid further escalation. The historical conflict over the disputed Kashmir region continues to fuel hostilities, with India accusing Pakistan of supporting militancy and Pakistan insisting on its diplomatic support for Kashmiri self-determination .
