Pakistan Launches Naval Drills Amidst India's Strong Response to Pahalgam Terror Attack
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the killing of 26 innocent people, a wave of anger has swept across India. India has begun taking b measures against Pakistan in response. Fearing this b stance, Pakistan has initiated naval drills in the Arabian Sea, which will include missile testing.
Pakistan Commences Naval Drills
In response to India's b reaction, Pakistan has begun missile firing exercises in the Arabian Sea. Pakistani warships will conduct missile firing practice in the northern Arabian Sea from April 24th to 25th. This military exercise has been notified to the UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations). It is believed that Pakistan took this step due to increased Indian naval activity.
Statement by the Pakistani Defense Minister
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif denied any Pakistani involvement in the attack, stating, "Islamabad has nothing to do with the attack." However, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the loss of life in the attack but avoided condemning the terrorist act itself.
Pakistan Convenes National Security Committee Meeting
Amidst India's escalating response, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC). This meeting, scheduled for April 24th, will discuss Pakistan's national security. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared this information on social media.
India Issues Strong Warning: "A Strong Response Will Be Given"
Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India has responded bly. On Wednesday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh vowed a b and decisive response to the attack. He stated that India will soon take steps to apprehend those responsible and take appropriate action.
Speaking at the 'Arjan Singh Memorial Lecture' in Delhi, Rajnath Singh said, "India will take all necessary steps to protect its security interests, and those who perpetrated this attack will be apprehended soon." He paid tribute to those killed in the attack and observed two minutes of silence in their honor.
