The claim on Wednesday came as both the US and China urged restraint.

Pakistan’s Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, stated in an unexpected overnight message on social media platform X, “Pakistan has reliable intelligence that India plans on executing a military operation against Pakistan within the next 24-36 hours.”

In the days after the Pahalgam attack, both countries swiftly downgraded ties with each other.

Amidst these developments, India has revoked visas for Pakistani nationals, prompting Pakistan to take reciprocal action. Additionally, both countries have advised their diplomats and citizens to return to their respective home countries by April 30.

India has also suspended its participation in a crucial water-sharing pact.

Islamabad has called any attempt to stop or divert water belonging to Pakistan an act of war.

This week, New Delhi and Islamabad have both been flexing their military might.

Pakistan shot down an Indian drone that was used for “espionage” in the disputed Kashmir region on Tuesday, Pakistani security sources told CNN.

Two days earlier, India’s navy said it had carried out test missile strikes to “revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long-range precision offensive strike.”

Tensions have been also been simmering along the Line of Control and gunfire has been exchanged along the disputed border for six straight nights.