Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Pakistan Army is currently engaged in comprehensive military exercises aimed at displaying its operational strength and modern combat capabilities.
These drills, being carried out at full scale, feature an array of sophisticated weaponry and combat equipment.
According to security sources, the ongoing exercises involve coordinated actions by various units, including tanks, heavy artillery, and infantry forces, offering a hands-on demonstration of the army’s advanced arsenal.
They said that the primary objective of these drills is to reaffirm the army’s ability to respond decisively to any acts of aggression and to ensure the defense of the country's borders.
The security sources affirmed that the Pakistan Army remains vigilant and fully equipped to counter any threat, ensuring the protection of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The development comes two days day after Pakistani forces destroyed an Indian checkpost in response to unprovoked small-arms fire from across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kiani and Mandal sectors.
The retaliation, carried out in the Kiani and Mandal sectors, effectively neutralized the threat, silencing multiple enemy bunkers, including the Chakputra post in the region referred to by Pakistan as Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
The military activity follows a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, IIOJK, in which 26 tourists were killed.
On April 23, India announced the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—a landmark water-sharing accord mediated by the World Bank in 1960.
Despite enduring multiple wars and diplomatic crises, the treaty has remained a rare symbol of cooperation between the two nations.
In retaliation, Pakistan declared on April 24 its intention to consider suspending the Simla Agreement of 1972, a foundational framework for bilateral relations, and warned of the potential closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft.
While Indian authorities have alleged possible cross-border involvement in orchestrating the Pahalgam attack, no definitive evidence has been released to support such claims.
Pakistan, for its part, has categorically denied any involvement and has called for an independent international inquiry to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.
On April 26, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reiterating Pakistan’s strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, said that Pakistan as a responsible country is open to participate ‘in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation’ into Pahalgam incident.
However, he expressed regret over the conduct of Pakistan’s eastern neighbour, accusing it of a continued pattern of exploitation and baseless accusations without credible evidence or transparent investigations.
Stressing that while Pakistan prefers peace, this inclination should never be mistaken for weakness, the prime minister made it clear that the nation will never compromise on its dignity or national security.