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In a dramatic and alarming development, the government of Pakistan convened a midnight press conference in the early hours of Wednesday, April 30, issuing a stern warning that India is preparing to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours. The announcement follows the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which claimed 26 lives and is being linked by Indian officials to Pakistan-based militant outfits.
Key Statements from Islamabad
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar delivered the emergency address live on television and across digital platforms, asserting:
“Pakistan has credible intelligence that India intends to carry out military action against Pakistan in the next 24–36 hours on the pretext of baseless and concocted allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident.”
Tarar accused India of bypassing due process and international norms, portraying it as assuming the role of “judge, jury and executioner” in the region. He added that any act of aggression by India would be “responded to assuredly and decisively” by Pakistan.
Pakistan Denies Involvement, Calls for Global Attention
Pakistan has categorically denied any role in the Pahalgam attack, reiterating its own history of suffering at the hands of terrorism. Minister Tarar emphasized the need for an independent international investigation, distancing Islamabad from the incident and shifting the responsibility for de-escalation to New Delhi.
“The onus of any escalatory spiral and its consequences shall squarely lie with India,” Tarar warned, calling on the international community to monitor the situation closely.
Military Readiness and Ceasefire Violations
The press conference coincided with heightened military alertness along the Line of Control (LoC). Indian defense sources reported ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the night of April 29–30, involving unprovoked small-arms fire, to which Indian forces responded promptly and proportionately.
Simultaneously, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Reuters that India’s strike is “imminent,” although he qualified that nuclear weapons would be considered only if the country’s existence is under direct threat.
Geopolitical Impact and Regional Unrest
This midnight alert has sent ripples across South Asia and the global diplomatic community. Pakistan is urging international powers to intervene diplomatically to prevent a catastrophic conflict. With both militaries on high alert and no official statement yet from the Indian government, the region stands at a precarious juncture.
Summary
The situation between India and Pakistan has reached a boiling point, with Islamabad warning of potential military aggression by New Delhi and promising a forceful retaliation. As diplomatic channels remain silent and tensions rise, the world watches with concern. NEWSMONKS.com will continue to monitor the unfolding crisis and provide verified updates as events develop.
