UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern over India's recent missile strikes on Pakistan, urging both nations to exercise maximum military restraint.
The UN chief emphasised that "the world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan," highlighting the potential for regional instability.
International leaders, including US officials, have called for de-escalation and dialogue to prevent further conflict.
The UN continues to monitor the situation closely, urging both sides to prioritize peace and stability in the region.
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply following a series of Indian missile attacks on Pakistani territory.
According to Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Indian forces carried out airstrikes on six locations inside Pakistan, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, and Muridke.
In a media briefing held early Wednesday, the DG ISPR confirmed that eight civilians were killed and 33 others injured in the attacks. He stated that Pakistan’s armed forces responded with a strong and coordinated military operation in retaliation.
Security sources reported that Pakistan shot down five Indian aircraft during the confrontation. The Indian jets were reportedly carrying out strikes on targets inside Pakistan while operating from Indian airspace. The sources added that all Pakistani aircraft involved in the response returned safely and were fully accounted for.
India's airstrikes came amid tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbours after the attack in Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which resulted in multiple casualties. India blamed Pakistan for the attack without providing evidence—an accusation Islamabad has firmly rejected.
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