Imran Khan, the incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declared on April 30, 2025, that Pakistan stands united against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “war-mongering” following the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians.
Speaking to lawyers at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Khan condemned Modi’s “dangerous ambitions” threatening regional peace, as reported by The News and shared on his X account.
India has blamed Pakistan for the attack without evidence, downgrading diplomatic ties and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. At the same time, Pakistan denies involvement, labelling it a “false flag operation” and proposing a neutral investigation.
“Loss of human life in Pahlgam incident is deeply disturbing and tragic. I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and their families.
When the False Flag Palwama Operation incident happened, we offered to extend all-out cooperation to India but India failed to produce any…
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 29, 2025Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar warned of intelligence suggesting India may launch military action within 24–36 hours, a claim echoed by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, who vowed a forceful response to any aggression. A senior security source, speaking anonymously, confirmed Pakistan’s military is on high alert and prepared for a “strong response.”
Read: Tarar Warns of India’s Potential Military Action in Next 24-36 hours
Khan, referencing the 2019 Pulwama attack, criticised India for rejecting Pakistan’s cooperation and failing to provide evidence, accusing the Modi government of deflecting blame. He reaffirmed support for Kashmiri self-determination, citing the 2019 abrogation of Article 370 as fueling unrest, and warned of India’s RSS-driven policies as a regional threat. These claims remain unverified, reflecting heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
