Pakistan's military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan and dismissed its claims about the Pahalgam attack. He said Indian officers were caught directing terror acts inside Pakistan and shared names of Indian handlers involved.

Amid rising tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, the US is urging India and Pakistan to avoid escalation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to speak with both nations' foreign ministers as Washington pushes for peace through diplomatic channels.

In response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar warned of a strong reply to India. Dar addressed accusations of staging and talked about the Indus Waters Treaty,