Pakistan accuses India of preparing for military aggression
The Pakistani Ministry of Defense issued a statement accusing India of preparing to launch a military invasion against Pakistan. The ministry stated on April 24, 2025, that Islamabad had intelligence indicating the concentration of Indian armed forces along the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, which was seen as a sign of preparation for military action. Previously, a terrorist attack occurred in Pulwama, killing 26 people, and New Delhi blamed Pakistani militants for this incident. The Pakistani authorities firmly denied any involvement in the attack, stating that these accusations were attempts by India to escalate tensions. The tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries have reached a critical point, causing concern among the international community.
According to the Pakistani Ministry of Defense, India is accused of deploying additional troops and heavy equipment to the border areas, reinforcing its military presence in Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Pakistan has placed its armed forces on high alert, closed its airspace to Indian airlines, and suspended bilateral trade. These measures were taken after India decided to expel Pakistani nationals within three days and tore up the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, which Pakistan views as a threat to its national security. According to reports by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation on April 24, 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Committee, emphasizing that the country is prepared to respond to any situation, including military retaliation.
The attack in Pulwama on April 22, 2025, served as the spark for the current crisis. The "Resistance Front," affiliated with Pakistan's "Jihadist Army," claimed responsibility for the attack, which primarily resulted in deaths among Indian tourists. According to The Times of India on April 23, 2025, following an emergency meeting called by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi took a series of tough measures, including closing the Attari-Wagah border crossing, recalling diplomats, and expelling Pakistani military advisors. India also announced the suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement, effectively questioning the legal basis of the current line of control in Kashmir. In response, Pakistan expelled Indian citizens and diplomats and placed its troops on full combat readiness, increasing the risk of direct military action, according to Al Jazeera on April 24, 2025.
International media and analysts expressed concerns about possible consequences. According to The Guardian on April 24, 2025, since India and Pakistan acquired nuclear weapons in 1974 and 1998 respectively, conflicts between the two countries could have catastrophic regional and global consequences. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and proposed mediation, according to Reuters on April 24, 2025. Meanwhile, the "Defense Express" Telegram channel cited the Pakistani Ministry of Defense on April 24, 2025, stating that tearing up the Indus Waters Treaty was tantamount to "an act of war," as the Indus River provides water for 12 million hectares of agricultural land in Pakistan. (Russian Aviation Network)
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