Pakistani army officers sitting with Ishaq Dar, threatening India...
Amid rising tensions with india, pakistan on wednesday (30 april 2025) said that it had nothing to do with the pahalgam terror attack and would respond strongly if provoked. Addressing a press conference with Army spokesman Lieutenant General ahmed Sharif Chaudhary and Foreign office spokesman Shafqat ali Khan, Foreign minister Ishaq Dar demanded an independent and transparent investigation of the pahalgam attack by neutral investigators.A few hours before this press conference, Information minister Ataullah Tarar had warned of possible military action from india in 24-36 hours. Earlier, Defense minister Khawaja Asif had said that despite efforts by the international community to reduce tensions, itis still increasing.PM Modi has given free hand to the armyTensions between india and pakistan have escalated after the death of 26 people in the terrorist attack in pahalgam, kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">jammu and kashmir on april 22. prime minister Narendra Modi had told top defense officials on tuesday that the armed forces have 'complete freedom' to decide on the method, target and timing of India's response to the pahalgam attack.Ishaq Dar- 'We also express our condolences'Reading a written statement, Dar said, 'Pakistan condemns all forms of terrorism. Killing innocent people cannot be justified for any reason or purpose.' Dar said, 'We are concerned about the loss of life and property during the pahalgam attack. We also express our condolences.''Pakistan has nothing to do with this'He said, "After the pahalgam attack, india made allegations against pakistan without any evidence and in such a dramatic manner. pakistan has nothing to do with this and we have been saying this from the beginning.” Dar accused india of making provocative statements for the last few days and said that pakistan believes in restraint.