As of May 7, 2025, tensions between Pakistan and India have escalated significantly following India's launch of Operation Sindoor, a series of precision missile strikes targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. These strikes were in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians, primarily Hindu tourists, were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir. (Wikipedia)

Key Developments:

Indian Strikes: India targeted nine sites, including areas in Bahawalpur and Muridke, claiming to dismantle militant hubs linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. (Wikipedia)

Casualties: Pakistan reports at least 26 civilian deaths, including women and children, and 46 injuries. India asserts that over 70 militants were killed. (Wikipedia, Wikipedia)

Pakistan's Response: Pakistan condemned the strikes as an "act of war," claiming to have shot down five Indian aircraft and vowing retaliation. (New York Post)

Diplomatic Fallout: Both nations have expelled diplomats, suspended visa services, and closed borders. India has also withdrawn from the Indus Waters Treaty, while Pakistan has suspended the Shimla Agreement. (Wikipedia)

International Concern: Global leaders, including those from the EU, UK, US, Russia, China, and Turkey, have urged both countries to exercise restraint and seek peaceful resolutions to prevent further escalation. (Latest news & breaking headlines)

The situation remains volatile, with ongoing skirmishes along the Line of Control and heightened military alertness on both sides.(Latest news & breaking headlines)