PM Shehbaz visits ISI headquarters for security preparedness briefing.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits ISI HQ, Reviews Security Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Key Developments:

1. High-Level Security Briefing

   • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the ISI headquarters, accompanied by:

     • Deputy PM & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

     • Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

     • Military leadership (Army, Navy, Air Force chiefs)

   • Received a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s security posture amid escalating tensions with India.

2. Focus on India’s Aggressive Posture

   • Discussion centered on India’s military assertiveness along the eastern border.

   • Threats assessed included:

     • Conventional warfare risks

     • Hybrid warfare tactics (cyber, propaganda, proxies)

   • Emphasis on enhanced vigilance, inter-agency coordination, and military readiness.

3. PM’s Statement

   • Shehbaz Sharif praised ISI and armed forces for their role in national security.

   • Reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to defend sovereignty against all threats.

4. Trigger: Pahalgam Attack & Fallout

   • April 22 attack in IIOJK’s Pahalgam killed 26; India blamed Pakistan without evidence.

   • India’s retaliatory measures:

     • Closed Wagah-Attari border (land transit point).

     • Issued travel advisory against visiting Pakistan.

     • Threatened Indus Waters Treaty suspension.

     • Revoked visas for Pakistani nationals.

5. Pakistan’s Strong Response

   • National Security Committee (NSC) warned (April 24):

     • Any disruption of Pakistan’s water share = “act of war.”

     • Matched India’s Wagah border closure.

The visit underscores Pakistan’s heightened alert as tensions with India reach a dangerous flashpoint. With military threats, water disputes, and diplomatic friction escalating, both nations risk further confrontation. Pakistan’s leadership has signaled unwavering defense preparedness, but the situation remains volatile—especially with India’s hardline measures on borders, visas, and water sharing. The international community watches closely as the nuclear-armed rivals navigate this crisis.