Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following India’s missile strikes on alleged militant sites in Pakistan. India claims it targeted nine locations linked to planned terrorist attacks against India, while Pakistan reports civilian casualties, including eight deaths and 35 injuries.
Pakistan has vowed retaliation, with its information minister claiming that the country shot down three Indian jets and a drone. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes, calling them an act of war and promising a strong response. Meanwhile, the United Nations has urged both nations to exercise restraint, warning that the world cannot afford a military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
The strikes follow a deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir last month, which India blames on Pakistan-backed militants—an accusation Pakistan denies. The situation remains volatile, with Pakistan declaring an emergency in hospitals and convening a National Security Committee meeting.