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Pakistan warns of imminent Indian military strike along LoC amid rising post-Pahalgam tensions

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that India may carry out a military strike along the Line of Control at any moment, as tensions escalate following the Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan has accused India of stoking regional instability and called for an international investigation. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed 'firm and decisive' action and given full freedom to the armed forces to respond. Both sides have adopted hardened positions, deepening the diplomatic and military stand-off. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Accusations against India resurface Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Call for international probe Pakistan's military vows strong response Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India signals tough measures Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said India may launch a military strike at any time along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The warning followed the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including several tourists.'There are reports that India may strike at any point along the LoC... New Delhi will be given a befitting reply,' Asif told reporters in Islamabad, as reported by remarks came as both nations appeared locked in a growing confrontation, marked by strong statements and escalating diplomatic the same press conference, Asif sharply criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , accusing him of exacerbating regional tensions for political ends.'Modi is pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war for political gains,' he said. He further alleged that 'New Delhi was involved in terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan'.Asif claimed that Pakistan had earlier shared 'videos of India financing terrorism' with the United Nations in 2016 and 2017. He also linked the recent uptick in terror activity in Pakistan's western provinces to Afghan-based groups, which he alleged were 'backed by India'.Adding to his remarks, Asif said that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had formally sought an independent investigation into the Pahalgam incident.'Such a probe would expose whether India itself or any internal group was involved, and clarify the truth behind New Delhi's baseless allegations,' Asif warning by the Defence Minister was echoed by Pakistan's Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir , who emphasised a firm stance on national Munir said the military would 'respond with full force' to safeguard the 'national prestige and prosperity of his people'.These declarations were not the first of their kind. Just last week, Pakistan's Information Minister Atta Tarar had signalled a 24 to 36-hour window as critical, suggesting that Indian military action could be imminent. That period passed without incident, but the rhetoric from Islamabad has remained the Pahalgam attack, India took a series of steps to ramp up pressure on Pakistan. These included the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty , closure of the Attari-Wagah border — the only land crossing between the two nations — and a downgrade in diplomatic Minister Narendra Modi has made India's position clear. He said the country is committed to taking 'firm and decisive' action against terrorists and those who support also issued a directive to India's military leadership, granting 'complete operational freedom' to determine the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, have seen their already-fraught relationship take a sharp downturn since the deadly attack in Pahalgam. With no formal talks underway and both capitals issuing tough messages, tensions along the LoC remain dangerously region has witnessed flare-ups in the past, but the current situation carries added weight due to the scale of the civilian toll and the intensity of the diplomatic fallout. Whether either side takes a step back remains uncertain.(With inputs from PTI)