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Pahalgam Attack: Pakistan Army Chief Vows To Safeguard Country Amid Tensions

Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of cadets at the Military Academy Kakul, Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir said the Indian media and social media could not distort history through their traditional tactics and propaganda.

 Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir Photo: AP
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Days after the deadly militant attack killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Phalagam, Pakistan's military leadership has reaffirmed the country's defensive capabilities, with Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir emphasising its ability to safeguard itself against external threats.

According to Geo TV, speaking at the passing-out ceremony of cadets at the Military Academy Kakul, he said the Indian media and social media could not distort history through their traditional tactics and propaganda.

General Munir also assured that Pakistan라이브 바카라 people stand united in defending their homeland. The commitment to protecting the country is unwavering, and Pakistan remains capable of facing any external threats, Geo TV reported.

Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke out on the rising tensions with India, expressing willingness for a "neutral and transparent investigation".

"The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this perpetual blame game, which must come to a grinding halt. Continuing with its role as a responsible country, Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation," the Pak PM said.

In view of the Pahalgam militant attack, India has imposed a series of key measures against Pakistan, notably suspending the Indus Water Treaty and visa services and shutting down the Wagah-Attari border.

In a reciprocal move, Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian airlines and taken other tit-for-tat measures.

On Friday, Pakistan's government cautioned India that diverting water meant for Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty would be considered an 'act of war'.

The Resistance Front (TRF) denies any link to the attack

The Resistance Front (TRF), the shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has denied any role in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

A statement released by The Resistance Front (TRF) said, "The Resistance Front (TRF) unequivocally denies any involvement in the Pahalgam Incident. Any attribution of this act to TRF is false, hasty, and part of an orchestrated campaign to malign the Kashmiri resistance."

"Shortly after the attack in Pahalgam, a brief and unauthorised message was posted from one of our digital platforms. After an internal audit, we have reason to believe it was the result of a coordinated cyber intrusion, a familiar tactic in the Indian state's digital warfare arsenal," the statement reads.

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