Tensions Escalate: Pakistan Vows Retaliation Following Deadly Strikes

Pakistan has authorized its armed forces to retaliate after Indian military strikes killed 26 people. The National Security Council, chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif, condemned the attacks as unlawful. Global leaders urge restraint, while Pakistan's market reacts with a significant drop.

Pakistan's military has been given the green light to strike back at India following deadly missile attacks that resulted in the death of 26 individuals and injuries to 46 more. This development was announced after a high-level National Security Council (NSC) meeting, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The strikes targeted cities in Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing members of the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit. The NSC described these strikes as 'unprovoked' and 'an unlawful act of war', emphasizing Pakistan's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Global leaders, including UN chief Antonio Guterres and US President Donald Trump, have called for military restraint to prevent further escalation. The strikes impacted Pakistan's financial market, causing the KSE-100 index to plummet significantly.

(With inputs from agencies.)