ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has issued a stark warning about an imminent threat from across the border, revealing credible intelligence indicating that India is preparing for a military strike against Pakistan within the next 24 to 36 hours.
In a video statement released Tuesday evening, Tarar asserted that India intends to use “baseless and fabricated allegations” related to the recent Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as a pretext for military aggression. He cautioned that any such move would be met with a “certain and decisive” response from Pakistan.
“The Pakistani nation will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity at all costs,” said Tarar. “Any aggression will have consequences, and those consequences will be India’s responsibility alone.”
Tarar reiterated that Pakistan had offered an open and independent investigation into the Pahalgam incident, even inviting neutral international experts to determine the facts. “India’s refusal to allow an impartial inquiry only reveals its real intentions — not justice, but escalation,” he said.
He condemned New Delhi’s approach to the incident, accusing it of assuming the roles of “plaintiff, judge, and executioner,” and using the situation to stir nationalist fervor for political gain. “It is deeply troubling that the Indian government is manipulating public sentiment in pursuit of confrontation,” he added.
Tarar also highlighted Pakistan’s own long-standing struggle against terrorism, reminding the world that the country has been a frontline state in the global war on terror for over two decades. “We condemn terrorism in all forms and manifestations. We are its victims — not perpetrators,” he stated.
The minister’s remarks came amid rising tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. While India has hinted at Pakistani involvement, it has not presented concrete evidence. Pakistan has categorically denied any links to the incident.
Further reinforcing Pakistan’s stance, Counselor Jawad Ajmal from the country’s UN Mission delivered a strong statement on Tuesday during the launch of the “Victims of Terrorism Association Network” at the United Nations. Ajmal revealed that Pakistan is facing “externally sponsored terrorism” from a regional adversary, a clear reference to India.
Ajmal cited credible evidence linking India to the deadly attack on the Jaffar Express passenger train, which killed at least 30 Pakistani citizens and left dozens wounded or taken hostage. He urged the international community to recognize the growing threat posed by cross-border state-sponsored terrorism in South Asia.
As regional security remains on edge, Pakistan’s top leadership continues to call for de-escalation, urging India to engage through diplomacy and international norms rather than military confrontation.
Despite repeated calls for restraint, the threat of conflict looms large, with both countries placing their armed forces on high alert amid international concern over the risk of escalation.
