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Press Brief: International Reactions to Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan Following Airstrikes
Date: [Insert Current Date]
Prepared by: [Your Organization/Name]
Subject: Global Response to Indian Airstrikes on Pakistan and Threat of Escalation⸝
Background:
Indian airstrikes targeting areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, including a mosque in Muzaffarabad, have significantly raised tensions in South Asia. These actions have prompted widespread international concern regarding the risk of full-scale conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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Turkey:
⢠Position: Strongly condemned the Indian airstrikes, labeling them provocative and a threat to regional peace.
⢠Statement: âWe condemn any such provocative action and attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.â
⢠Call to Action: Urged both nations to take immediate steps to de-escalate and avoid unilateral actions.
⢠Support: Expressed support for Pakistanâs demand for an investigation into the Pulwama attack.⸝
Qatar:
⢠Concern: Voiced serious concern over escalating hostilities.
⢠Appeal: Urged both India and Pakistan to show restraint and utilize diplomatic channels for conflict resolution.
⢠Statement: âMaintain communication channels to avoid further escalation.â⸝
Russia:
⢠Concern: Expressed deep concern over the rising confrontation.
⢠Statement: âRussia strongly condemns acts of terrorism and calls for unified international efforts to combat it.â
⢠Expectation: Hopes differences between New Delhi and Islamabad can be resolved peacefully.
⢠Note: While a historical ally of India, Russia emphasized its friendly ties with Pakistan as well.⸝
France:
⢠Response: Appealed for calm and protection of civilian lives.
⢠Foreign Minister Jean-NoÍl Barrot:
âWe understand Indiaâs desire to protect itself from terrorism, but urge both sides to avoid escalation and prioritize civilian safety.â⸝
Conclusion:
The international community, including Turkey, Qatar, Russia, and France, has called for immediate restraint and diplomacy between India and Pakistan. The emphasis remains on preventing further civilian casualties and promoting regional peace through dialogue rather than force.
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Indian Strike Damages Hydraulic Power Unit at Noseri Dam: Muzaffarabad Administration
The administration of Muzaffarabad district in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has reported that India shelled the camp site of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project in Noseri, causing damage to its hydraulic power unit.
According to officials, the attack affected an intake unit and led to the closure of one gate. Additionally, the projectâs ambulance was also damaged.
A statement released by the district administration mentioned that two houses in Noseri suffered partial damage due to the shelling, and two vehicles were also partially affected.
The administration further reported that Indian firing along the Line of Control injured one man in the Palhot area of Muzaffarabad Tehsil, and a woman in Meera Kulsi, Patikka Tehsil (Naseerabad). Both injured individuals were given initial medical aid and transferred to CMH Muzaffarabad for further treatment.
The statement concluded that officials from the administration, police, and other departments are present in the field assessing the damage.
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Death Toll Rises to 15 in Indian-Administered Kashmir: Indian Army Claims
The Indian Army has claimed that the death toll in Indian-administered Kashmir has risen to 15 due to shelling and firing from the Pakistani side, while 43 people have been injured.
In its latest statement, the Indian Army said that Pakistan targeted civilian areas in Poonch and Tangdhar regions of Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Death Toll Rises to 15 in Indian-Administered Kashmir: Indian Army Claims
The Indian Army has claimed that the death toll in Indian-administered Kashmir has risen to 15 due to shelling and firing from the Pakistani side, while 43 people have been injured.
In its latest statement, the Indian Army said that Pakistan targeted civilian areas in Poonch and Tangdhar regions of Indian-administered Kashmir.
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550 Flights Canceled Amid Recent Tensions Between Pakistan and India
Due to the recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan, around 550 scheduled flights have been canceled across both countries.
According to real-time flight tracking service FlightRadar24, since the airstrikes, 16% of commercial flights in Pakistan and 3% in India have been canceled.
The tracker reports that 135 flights have been canceled in Pakistan, while 417 scheduled flights have been canceled in India.
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UK Foreign Secretary Expresses Concern Over Pakistan-India Tensions
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has expressed concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India.
In a statement released on Wednesday, he said that the British government is urging both India and Pakistan to show restraint and seek a swift, diplomatic path forward through direct dialogue.
David Lammy emphasized that the UK enjoys close and good relations with both countries.
He stated, âI have made it clear to my counterparts in India and Pakistan that if the situation escalates further, no one will come out as a winner.â
He added that the UK had condemned last monthâs terrorist attack in Pahalgam and that all parties must urgently work to restore regional stability and ensure the safety of civilians.
Lammy also stated that the safety of British citizens in the region is âour priority.â He mentioned that the UK Foreign Office is closely monitoring the situation in the region.
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Pakistanâs Airports and Airspace Are Safe and Operational: PAA
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued a statement confirming that all airports in the country are fully operational and that the national airspace is also completely active.
Following the attacks by India on various locations in Pakistan on May 6, all airports and the national airspace had been temporarily closed. However, the latest statement from the Pakistan Airports Authority says:
âThe national airspace is available and safe for civil aviation.â
The statement further mentions that PAA has informed international organizations about the serious threats posed to civil aviation after the Indian attacks on Pakistan. Despite these threats, due to the secure and effective management of Pakistanâs airspace, the smooth and peaceful flow of both domestic and international commercial flights is being ensured.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif: If We Hadnât Been Cautious, India Would Have Lost Ten Aircraft Instead of Five
Pakistanâs Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Pakistan was aware of Indiaâs plans in advance and the Pakistani military was prepared to respond at any moment, knowing when Indian aircraft would take off and when to intercept them and drop them into the sea.
Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, he claimed that last night India launched an attack with full preparation, involving 80 aircraft.
Shehbaz Sharif said, âOur forces were ready 24/7, knowing when the enemyâs planes would take off and when we would intercept them and throw them into the sea.â
He further added, âIf we had not been cautious, India would have lost ten aircraft instead of just five.â
He mentioned, âThose who claimed that Pakistan was behind in conventional warfare got their answer last night.â
The Prime Minister stated that among the Indian aircraft shot down were three Rafale jets, emphasizing that India had taken great pride in these Rafale aircraft.
Shehbaz Sharif said, âPakistan, a country of 240 million people, is a nuclear power.â He noted that after this response, other countries would look toward Pakistan and seek help.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that on the night of April 29 and 30, the Pakistan Air Force had blocked communication from Indian Rafale jets, leaving India confused and forcing them to return to Srinagar.
He concluded, âLast night, India thought it could attack Pakistan in the dark, hiding like in the past. But thanks to the blessings of Allah and the prayers of the 240 million people of Pakistan, our armed forces gave a decisive response to Indiaâs attack, turning this dark night into a moonlit one.â
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Only Those Were Targeted Who Killed Our Innocent People: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
Indiaâs Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, in a recent statement, said, âThe Indian military carried out a cautious and precise operation against Pakistan.â
The Defense Minister stated, âWe only killed those who were responsible for the killing of our innocent people.â
Speaking at an event marking the Foundation Day of the Border Roads Organization (BRO), he said, âUnder the leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our military has made the Indian nation proud.â
He added, âThe Indian military has created a new chapter in history.â
Rajnath Singh emphasized that âIndiaâs armed forces have responded with caution and accuracy. The targets that were selected were hit precisely as per a well-planned strategy.â He claimed the Indian military showed great skill in striking locations in such a way that civilians and public areas were not harmed.
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اگع ŮŰŮÚŠŮŰŘŚŘą ŘŮ ŮŰ ŰŮ ŘŹŘ§ŘŚŰ ŘŞŮ Ř§ŮŘł ÚŠŰ Ř§ŘŤŘąŘ§ŘŞ ŮŰاŰŘŞ ŘŞŘ¨Ř§Ű ÚŠŮ ŰŮŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŰ ŮŰڊ٠اگع آٞ ŮŮعا٠اŮŘą دعست ŘŮŘ§Ř¸ŘŞŰ Ř§Ůدا٠ات ا؎تŰاع ÚŠŘąŰÚş ت٠اٞŮŰ ŘŹŘ§Ů Ř¨ÚاŮŰ Ř§ŮŘą ŮŮؾا٠ڊ٠ڊعŮŰ ÚŠŰ Ř§Ů ÚŠŘ§Ůات بÚÚž ŘŹŘ§ŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŰ ŮŰÚŰ ŘŞŮŘľŰŮ ŘłŰ Ř¨ŘŞŘ§Űا ÚŻŰا ŰŰ ÚŠŰ Ř§ŰŘłŰ ŘľŮعت Ů ŰÚş ÚŠŰا ÚŠŘąŮا ÚاŰŰŰ:
- ŮŰŮÚŠŮŰŘŚŘą ŘŻÚžŮ
Ř§ÚŠŰ ÚŠŰ Ř§Ř¨ŘŞŘŻŘ§ŘŚŰ ŘšŮاŮ
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اŰÚŠ Ř´ŘŻŰŘŻ ŘąŮŘ´ŮŰ (Flash) ؏٠آŮÚŠÚžŮÚş ÚŠŮ ÚŮŘŻÚžŰا ŘŻŰŰ
زŮعداع ŘŻÚžŮ Ř§ÚŠŰ ÚŠŰ Ř˘Ůاز اŮŘą ؏ڞٚڊاŰ
Ř¨Ř§ŘŻŮ ÚŠŰ Ř´ÚŠŮ ÚŠŘ§ âŮ Ř´ŘąŮŮ ÚŠŮاؤÚâ (Mushroom Cloud) آس٠ا٠٠ŰÚş Ůظع آ سڊتا ŰŰŰ - ŮŮŘąŰ Ř§ŮداŮ
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ŮŮš اŮŘŞŰŘ§ŘŚŰ Ř§ŰŮ
ŰŮŘŞŰ ŰŰÚş):
اŮŮ) ŮŮŘąŰ Ř˛Ů Ű٠ٞع ŮŰŮš ؏ا،ŰÚş:
اگع آٞ ŘŻÚžŮ Ř§ÚŠŰ ÚŠŰ ŮŘąŰب ŰŰÚş اŮŘą Ř§Ř¨ÚžŰ Shockwave ŮŰŰÚş Ř˘ŘŚŰ ŘŞŮ ŮŮعا٠ز٠Ű٠ٞع ŮŰŮš ؏ا،ŰÚşŘ ÚŰŘąŰ ŮŰÚŰ ÚŠŘąŰÚşŘ ŰاتڞŮÚş ŘłŰ ŘłŘą ÚڞاŮŮžŰÚşŰ
ÚŠÚžÚÚŠŰŮÚş ŘłŰ ŘŻŮŘą ŘąŰŰÚş ÚŠŰŮŮÚŠŰ Ř´ŰŘ´Ű ÚŠŰ ŮšÚŠÚŰ Ř§ŮÚ ŘłÚŠŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŰ
ب) آŮÚŠÚžŰÚş بŮŘŻ ŘąÚŠÚžŰÚş:
ŮŰŮÚŠŮŰŘŚŘą ŮŮŰŘ´ ŘłŰ Ř˘ŮÚŠÚžŰÚş ٠ستŮ٠ءŮŘą ٞع ؎عاب ŰŮ ŘłÚŠŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŰ
ŘŹ) ساŮŘł ŘąŮÚŠ ŮŰÚş Űا Ůاڊ Ů Ů ŮŰ ŮžŘą ÚŠŮžÚا ŘąÚŠÚžŰÚş:
Ř§Ř¨ŘŞŘŻŘ§ŘŚŰ ŘŹÚžŮšÚŠŰ ÚŠŰ Ř¨ŘšŘŻ Ů؜ا Ů ŰÚş تابڊاع ذعات ŰŮŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŘ ŘŹŮ ŘłŘ§ŮŘł ŮŰŮŰ ŘłŰ Ř§ŮŘŻŘą ؏ا ŘłÚŠŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŰ - ŮŮŘąŰ ŮžŮŘ§Ű ŮŰÚş (Shelter):
اŮŮ) اگع Ů Ů ÚŠŮ ŰŮ ŘŞŮ ŮŮŘąŘ§Ů ÚŠŘłŰ ŮžÚŠŰ ŘšŮ Ř§ŘąŘŞ Űا ŘŞŰŰ ŘŽŘ§ŮŰ Ů ŰÚş ÚŮŰ ŘŹŘ§ŘŚŰÚş:
ÚŠŮÚŠŘąŰŮš Űا Ů ŮšŰ ÚŠŰ ŘŻŰŮاعŰÚş ŘŞŘ§Ř¨ÚŠŘ§ŘąŰ ÚŠŮ ŘąŮÚŠŮŰ Ů ŰÚş Ů ŘŻŘŻ ŘŻŰŘŞŰ ŰŰÚşŰ
زŰعز٠ŰŮ ŘŹÚŻŰ (Basement) سب ŘłŰ Ř¨ŰŘŞŘą ŰŮŘŞŰ ŰŰŰ
ب) اگع باŰŘą ŰŰÚş ŘŞŮ ŮŮŘąŘ§Ů ÚŠŘłŰ ÚŠÚžŮŰ ŘŹÚŻŰ ŘłŰ ŘŻŮŘą Ű٠؏ا،ŰÚş:
ÚŠŘ§ŘąŘ Ř¨Řł Űا ŘŹÚžŮŮŮžÚŰ ŘŞŘŮظ ŮŰŰÚş ŘŻŰŘŞŰŰ
ز٠ŰŮ Ů ŰÚş ÚŻÚڞا ÚŠÚžŮŘŻ ÚŠŘą اس Ů ŰÚş ŮŰŮš ؏ا،ŰÚşŘ ŘłŘą ÚڞاŮŮžŰÚşŘ Ř§ŮŘą ŘŻÚžŮ Ř§ÚŠŰ ÚŠŰ ŘłŮ ŘŞ ŘłŰ Ů ŘŽŘ§Ů٠ءع٠عŰŰÚşŰ - ŮžŮŘ§Ű Ů
ŰÚş ŘąŰŮŰ ÚŠŘ§ ŮŮŘŞ:
ڊ٠از ÚŠŮ 24 ŘłŰ 48 ÚŻÚžŮŮšŰ ŮžŮŘ§Ű Ů ŰÚş ŘąŰŰÚşŰ
ŘŞŘ§Ř¨ÚŠŘ§ŘąŰ Ř§Ř¨ŘŞŘŻŘ§ŘŚŰ ÚŻÚžŮŮšŮÚş Ů ŰÚş سب ŘłŰ Ř˛ŰŘ§ŘŻŰ ŘŽŘˇŘąŮاڊ ŰŮŘŞŰ ŰŰŘ ŮžÚžŘą آŰŘłŘŞŰ Ř˘ŰŘłŘŞŰ ÚŠŮ ŰŮŘŞŰ ŰŰŰ - ŘŽŮعاڊ اŮŘą ٞاŮŰ:
ؾع٠ŮŰŰ ŮžŘ§ŮŰ Ř§ŮŘą ŘŽŮعاڊ استؚ٠ا٠ڊعŰÚş ŘŹŮ ŮžŰÚŠ Űا Ů ŘŮŮظ ŰŮŰ
ÚŠÚžŮŰ Ř¨ŘąŘŞŮ Ů ŰÚş عڊڞا ٞاŮŰ Űا ڊڞاŮا تابڊاع Ű٠سڊتا ŰŰŰ - ŘŹŘłŮ
ؾا٠ڊعŰÚş (Decontamination):
اگع آٞ باŰŘą ŘŞÚžŰŘ ŘŞŮ:
ÚŠŮžÚŰ ŮŮعا٠اتاع ÚŠŘą باŰŘą ŮžÚžŰŮÚŠ ŘŻŰÚşŰ
ŘľŘ§Ř¨Ů ŘłŰ Ř§ÚÚžŰ ŘˇŘąŘ ŮŰا،ŰÚş (گع٠ٞاŮŰ ŘłŰ)Ű
ŮŘ§ÚŠŘ ÚŠŘ§ŮŘ Ř˘ŮÚŠÚžŰÚş اŮŘą Ůا؎ŮŮÚş ÚŠŰ ŮŰÚŰ Ř¨ÚžŰ ŘľŘ§Ů ÚŠŘąŰÚşŰ - Ů
ŘšŮŮŮ
ات Řاؾ٠ڊعŰÚş:
ŘąŰÚŰŮ Űا Ů Ůبا،٠(اگع ŮŰŮš ŮŘąÚŠ ڊا٠ڊع ŘąŰا ŰŮ) ŘłŰ ŘłŘąÚŠŘ§ŘąŰ ŰداŰات ŘłŮŰÚşŰ
ŘÚŠŮŮ ŘŞŰ Űا ŮŮŘŹŰ Ř§ŘŻŘ§ŘąŰ ÚŠŰ ŰداŰات ٞع ؚ٠٠ڊعŰÚşŰ - باŰŘą ŮÚŠŮŮŰ ŘłŰ ŮžŰŮŰ Ř§ŘŘŞŰاء:
ؾع٠اŮŘł ŮŮŘŞ باŰŘą ŮÚŠŮŰÚş ؏ب Řڊا٠اؚŮا٠ڊعŰÚş ÚŠŰ Ř¨Ř§ŰŘą آŮا Ů ŘŮŮظ ŰŰŰ
٠اسڊ Űا ÚŻŰŮا ÚŠŮžÚا Ů ŮŰ ŮžŘą ŘąÚŠÚžŰÚşŰ
؏س٠ڊ٠ÚڞاŮŮžŮŰ ÚŠŰŮŘŚŰ Ů ÚŠŮ Ů Ř˘ŘłŘŞŰ٠اŮŘą دستاŮŰ ŮžŰŮŰÚşŰ - ءŮŰŮ Ů
ŘŻŘŞŰ ŘŮŘ§Ř¸ŘŞŰ Ř§ŮداŮ
ات:
ŘŞŘ§Ř¨ÚŠŘ§ŘąŰ ÚŠŰ Ř´ŘŻŘŞ ؏اŮŮŰ ÚŠŰŮŘŚŰ âŘąŰÚŰŘ´Ů ÚŮز Ů Űٚعâ اگع Ů Űسع Ű٠ت٠استؚ٠ا٠ڊعŰÚşŰ
اگع Ů ŮŘ§Ů Ű ŮžŘ§ŮŰ Űا ŮŘľŮŰÚş ٠تا؍ع ŰŮ ÚÚŠŰ ŰŮÚş ت٠٠تباد٠ذعا،ؚ ڊا اŮتظا٠ڊعŰÚşŰ
- ŮŰŮÚŠŮŰŘŚŘą ŘŻÚžŮ
Ř§ÚŠŰ ÚŠŰ Ř§Ř¨ŘŞŘŻŘ§ŘŚŰ ŘšŮاŮ
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If a nuclear attack occurs, its effects can be extremely devastating. However, by taking immediate and correct safety measures, the chances of survival and minimizing damage can significantly increase. Below is a detailed explanation of what to do in such a situation:
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- Initial Signs of a Nuclear Explosion
⢠A bright flash of light that can blind the eyes.
⢠A loud blast sound followed by a shockwave.
⢠A âmushroom cloudâ may appear in the sky.
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- Immediate Actions (The First 10 to 15 Minutes Are Critical)
a) Drop to the Ground Immediately:
⢠If youâre near the blast and the shockwave hasnât reached you yet, lie flat on the ground.
⢠Face down, cover your head with your hands.
⢠Stay away from windows â glass shards can fly and cause injury.b) Keep Your Eyes Closed:
⢠The nuclear flash can cause permanent eye damage.c) Hold Your Breath or Cover Your Nose and Mouth:
⢠After the initial shock, the air may contain radioactive particles.
⢠Breathing them in can be dangerous.⸝
- Seek Immediate Shelter:
a) If possible, go into a solid building or basement:
⢠Concrete and earth walls help block radiation.
⢠Underground spaces (basements) are best.b) If youâre outdoors, move away from open areas:
⢠Cars, buses, or huts do not provide protection.
⢠Dig a trench in the ground, lie inside it, cover your head, and face away from the explosion.⸝
- Stay Sheltered:
⢠Remain in shelter for at least 24 to 48 hours.
⢠Radiation is most dangerous in the first few hours and decreases over time.
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- Food and Water:
⢠Only consume food and water that is sealed or packaged.
⢠Avoid food and water left in the open, as it may be radioactive.
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- Decontaminate Your Body:
If you were outside during the blast:
⢠Immediately remove your clothing and leave it outside.
⢠Shower thoroughly with soap and warm water.
⢠Clean nose, ears, eyes, and under your fingernails.⸝
- Stay Informed:
⢠Use radio or mobile devices (if networks are working) to receive official instructions.
⢠Follow all government or military guidance strictly.
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- Before Going Outside:
⢠Only leave your shelter when authorities declare it safe.
⢠Wear a mask or wet cloth over your face.
⢠Cover your entire body with long sleeves, gloves, and other protective clothing.
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- Long-Term Safety Measures:
⢠If available, use a radiation dose meter to measure radiation levels.
⢠If local water sources or crops are contaminated, seek alternative supplies.
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- Initial Signs of a Nuclear Explosion
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Shruti Menon and Tom Spencer
BBC VerifyBBC Verify is analyzing footage that reportedly shows the wreckage and debris of Indian aircraft involved in attacks across Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country.
One video, allegedly from the Pampore area in Indian-administered Kashmir, appears to show the remains of a fighter jetâs drop tank being recovered. These fuel tanks are released mid-flight to reduce aircraft weight, lowering the chances of being targeted.
Another video also from Pampore shows a different piece of a drop tank at another location in the same area.
Experts from the defense intelligence firm Janes believe these tanks are typically used in Dassault Mirage 2000 jets, which are operated by the Indian Air Force.
In another video post, a claim is made that debris from an unidentified missile was found near the village of Akliyan Kalan in Bathinda, a city in the Indian state of Punjab.
Justin Crump, a former British Army officer and head of the risk intelligence company Sibylline, stated that the debris appears to be from a French air-to-air missile. This type of missile is used in both Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighter jets.
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âEvery drop of innocent blood will be accounted forâ: Pakistani Military Spokesperson
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, stated during a press conference that âEvery drop of innocent blood will be accounted for.â
He said that during the night of May 6th and 7th, India targeted innocent civilians and children. âIf this isnât terrorism, then what is?â he questioned.
The DG ISPR added that Pakistanâs armed forces, in response to Indian aggression, targeted military objectives â not children like India did. âThese were military targets aimed at threatening Pakistanâs sovereignty and citizens.â
He further stated, âThese innocent children, who had yet to see the joys of life â are they the terrorists India targeted on the night of May 6th and 7th? This is what you can expect from India. We have seen before how India promotes terrorism through its proxies, and the evidence is before the world.â
He emphasized that when the state of Pakistan began tightening the noose on terrorists, India responded by directly carrying out acts of terror through its military â targeting innocent civilians and children. âIf this isnât terrorism, then what is?â
He also said it has now been proven with evidence how India is involved in cross-border terrorism and killings, and this has been presented to the international community.
DG ISPR concluded, âThe Indian military has targeted mosques in various parts of Pakistan and desecrated copies of the Holy Qurâan. What kind of religion allows the desecration of other faithsâ places of worship and sacred scriptures?â
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âI want them to resolve it themselvesâ: Donald Trump on tensions between Pakistan and India
U.S. President Donald Trump made a brief comment regarding the escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, âI know both of them very well. I want them to resolve this themselves. I want them to stop.â
The U.S. President further added, âIf I can help in any way, Iâll be there.â
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US âclosely monitoringâ tensions between India and Pakistan, in touch with both sides: US
A US State Department spokesperson has told the BBC that the US is âclosely monitoringâ tensions between India and Pakistan.According to the spokesperson, US officials are in contact with both countries and are urging them to âmove towards a responsible solution that ensures long-term peace and stability in South Asia.â
Earlier, BBCâs US State Department correspondent Tom Bateman said that the USâs failure to openly appeal for restraint after Indiaâs recent attacks, and leaving the vacuum for other countries, reflects the fact that US-India relations have grown in recent years, while Pakistan has remained relatively diplomatically isolated⌠a country with which the US has long had complicated relations.
Tom Bateman, in his analysis, said that the White House appears to be deliberately giving Delhi the freedom to respond freely. However, this policy may not last long.
As the airstrikes began last night, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed President Trumpâs statement, expressing hope that the conflict would âend soonâ and that the US would "work towards a peaceful resolution
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Malala Yousafzai appeals to Pakistan and India to take practical steps to reduce tensions
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist Malala Yousafzai has called on the leaders of Pakistan and India to âtake practical steps to reduce tensions, ensure the safety of civilians, especially children, and unite against divisive forces.âMalala wrote on social media: âViolence and hatred are our common enemies, we are not enemies of each other.â
She expressed her condolences to the families of innocent civilians killed in both countries during the recent tensions and said that she is thinking of her family, friends, colleagues, teachers and the girls she works with in Pakistan at this critical time.
Malala added: âThe international community must intervene immediately, promote dialogue and diplomacy. Peace is the only path to our collective security and prosperity.â