Overview
- Pakistan's Information Minister claims 'credible intelligence' suggests India plans a military strike within 24–36 hours.
- India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
- Prime Minister Modi has authorized the Indian military to determine the timing and targets of retaliatory action.
- Intermittent small-arms fire continues along the Line of Control, with diplomatic relations between the two nations frozen.
- International leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urge restraint to prevent further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.