India-Pakistan Tensions Rise After Kashmir Attack

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated after a militant attack in Kashmir killed 26 people, leading to cross-border fire and increased military alertness. Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned of an imminent Indian incursion but later clarified that war is not certain, as Pakistan reinforced its forces and asserted its nuclear arsenal would be used only if national survival is threatened. India has blamed Pakistan for supporting the militants and has launched a crackdown, detaining over 1,500 people and demolishing properties linked to suspects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly briefed world leaders and built a case for potential military action. Political rhetoric in both countries is intensifying, with calls for unity in Pakistan and criticism of government actions in India. Despite high risks due to nuclear capabilities, analysts observe that past crises have eventually shifted toward diplomacy.