Overview

• The April 22 militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killed 26 civilians, marking the deadliest assault on civilians in the region in over 20 years.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has authorized the military to independently decide on targets and timing for a response, signaling potential escalation.
• Pakistan claims to have credible intelligence of an impending Indian military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours and vows a decisive response to any aggression.
• Cross-border skirmishes, including five consecutive nights of gunfire along the Line of Control, continue without reported casualties, reflecting heightened military readiness.
• Global powers, including the UN, China, and the U.S., have called for restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation between the two rivals.