The death toll in Pakistan has risen to at least 31 after India’s air strike on Wednesday night, with 57 others injured.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has vowed to avenge the victims, saying India “must pay” for its actions.
The strike was reportedly a retaliation for last month’s attack on Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, which killed 26 people.
India blamed Pakistan for the attack, but Pakistan denied any involvement.
Sharif said Pakistan had asked for an investigation, but India refused.
The Pakistani military said its air defenses had destroyed five Indian jets during a battle over the Line of Control, which divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
India claimed that Pakistan’s return fire hit civilian areas in Poonch and Tangdar districts of Kashmir, killing 15 people and injuring 43.
The escalating violence has raised concerns of a wider conflict between the two nations.
Tensions Rise
The situation remains volatile, with both sides trading blame and accusations.
Sharif’s statement was seen as a warning to India that Pakistan would not back down.
The international community is watching closely as the situation unfolds.
The BBC reported on the developing crisis, providing live updates on the escalating violence.
The conflict has its roots in the disputed Kashmir region, which has been a source of tension between India and Pakistan for decades.
The recent violence has brought the two nations to the brink of war, with many fearing a wider conflict.