• The forces continue to exchanged Loc fire; Verification poston in Kashmir destroyed after ‘not provoked’ shot ‘
• India closes the airspace for Pakistani airplanes until May 23; Flights to GB canceled for a few hours
• United States Secy. Uu. You urges Prime Minister Shehbaz to help investigate Pahalgam’s attack; tells New Delhi to work with Pakistan for writing reduction
Islamabad: In the middle of a wave of diplomatic activity aimed at calming tensions in the subcontinent, the fears of a possible military confrontation between India and Pakistan continued to persist on Wednesday.
After a statement by the Minister of Information, Atta Tarar, in the early hours of Wednesday, where he warned about a possible incursion by India within the next 24-36 hours, a series of incidents of Indian aggression increased tensions.
According to him Associated Press of PakistanThe Pakistani security forces delivered a robust response to the rape of high fire not caused by India along the control line (LOC), destroying an Indian control post after the night aggression from April 29 to 30.
According to security officials, the Indian troops resorted to the fire of small weapons not caused in the Kiani and Mandal sectors, which found a quick response.
Sources said Application that retaliation attacks destroyed several bunkers, including post chakputra in the back controlled by India.
Reuters He also reported that a conversation was held between the senior officers of the Army of India and Pakistan, without appointing them.
Separately, the state media also reported that a “timely and fast response” of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had forced four Indian Rafale aircraft to retire.
Citing security sources, administered by the State Payment television and Pakistan radio He said that last night, four Indian raffles were detected patrolling through the territory of Held-Kashmir. A timely and rapid action of the PAF forced them to retire.
They said that the Indian airplanes became nervous and withdrew due to the prompt response of the PAF.
Airspace concerns
With tensions high, Pakistan briefly closed the airspace on Gilgit-Baltistan, while India closed its airspace for all aircraft recorded in Pakistan, or those property and operated by airlines or Pakistani operators, including the military ship.
A Notam (notice to aviators) issued by New Delhi said the closure would be from April 30 to May 23, 2025.
While PIA flights to Gilgit and Skardu airports were canceled on Wednesday, two Airblue flights between Skardu and Islamabad operated according to their schedule, the sources said.
The PIA official said that the air route between Gilgit-Baltistan and other cities passes “near the Indian territories.”
However, the air space closure ended after a few hours and flight schedules were restored.
A source said Sunrise That the closure of the airspace was carried out due to certain exercises that were being carried out, but it was not clear if this was directly related to the increased tensions with India, or due to bad weather, since it is predicted that rain and wind storms sweep the northern parts of the country from today.
Residents and visitors obviously face difficulties, since alternative land routes are often less reliable and require more time.
Diplomatic efforts
Meanwhile, the United States has urged both Pakistan and India to take measures to reduce tensions in the region.
The Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio, transmitted the message in separate calls with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar.
In a reading of the call with Prime Minister Shehbaz, issued by the State Department, spokesman Tammy Bruce said: “The secretary spoke of the need to condemn the terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam. Both leaders reaffirmed their continuous commitment to hold the terrorists for their heinous acts of violence.”
“The secretary urged the cooperation of Pakistani officials to investigate this excessive attack. He also encouraged Pakistan to work with India to reduce tensions, restore direct communications and maintain peace and security in southern Asia,” the statement said.
A separate reading of Rubio’s conversation with Indian Foreign Minister said: “[Secretary of State Marco Rubio] He encouraged India to work with Pakistan to discourage tensions and maintain peace and security in southern Asia. “
According to Prime Minister’s office, Prime Minister Shehbaz shared Pakistan’s perspective on recent developments in southern Asia from the Pahalgam incident with Rubio.
During the call, the prime minister condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and described the stepped and provocative behavior of India as deeply disappointing and worrying, and added that this would only distract Pakistan from his continuous efforts to defeat terrorism.
He categorically rejected Indian attempts to link Pakistan with the incident and pointed out his call to transparent, credible and neutral investigation to highlight the facts.
He urged the United States to impress India to reduce rhetoric and act responsible.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar contacted leaders from European Union countries, which informed them that Pakistan was open to transparent investigation into Pahalgam’s attack.
Mr. Dar spoke with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Bin Hamood Al Busaidi, informing them about recent regional developments, including Indian propaganda and illegal unilateral measures against Pakistan and placing the Water Treaty in the waters in the waters in the waters in the freedom, a clear violation of the international law.
He also met with the United States Cargo, Natalie Baker, who asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Both leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments, according to a statement.
At the meeting, giving Pakistan’s commitment reaffirmed with regional peace and security while safeguarding national interests, while Mrs. Baker transmitted the desire to reduce the reduction of the United States, and added that Washington would remain committed to both countries in the evolutionary situation.
Jamil Nagri in Gilgit and Anwar Iqbal in Washington also contributed to this report
Posted in Dawn, May 1, 2025
