Overview

• India accuses Pakistan of involvement in the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, a claim Pakistan denies, calling for a neutral investigation.
• For six consecutive nights, Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control, with no reported casualties so far.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has authorized the Indian military to decide the timing and targets of a retaliatory strike, escalating regional tensions.
• Pakistan claims to have credible intelligence of an imminent Indian military strike within 24–36 hours and vows a decisive counter-response.
• International actors, including the UN, the United States, and China, have urged both nations to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation.