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As tensions between India and Pakistan rise, prominent defense experts and army veterans have warned that any further escalation by Islamabad could lead to devastating consequences, including the potential fragmentation of Pakistan

According to forex traders, escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have triggered a risk-off sentiment in the market, contributing to the rupee's decline. Additionally, rising demand for the US dollar has further dampened investor confidence.

On Thursday night, India promptly intercepted and neutralized Pakistan's renewed attempts to target military installations using drones and missiles in areas including Jammu and Pathankot, following earlier similar strikes at 15 locations across the northern and western regions, escalating tensions and raising concerns of a broader conflict.

"Amid escalating war and stocks crash, we urge international partners to help de-escalate. Nation urged to remain steadfast," the official Economic Affairs Division X handle posted.

The government officials have repeatedly told social media users that spreading false information, knowingly or unknowingly, may invite legal consequences under India's cyber laws.

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University in Jalandhar on Friday said that with the approval of the competent authority, it added that the end semester examinations being held has been postponed until notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan made attempts to target several locations in India; however, Indian air defence guns shot down the intruding drones.

Dubey's post came just hours after India thwarted Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones.

In response to the elevated threat level, several Indian airlines have issued travel advisories, urging passengers to plan accordingly and cooperate with the enhanced security checks.

Reiterates India's strong resolve to firmly counter any attempts at escalation being made by Pakistan

The all-party meeting, called by the Centre, was to brief the Opposition leaders about the Army's one of the most expansive operations against terror camps and infrastructure, across the border.

During the meeting, the Centre is expected to brief all parties about how Indian armed forces conducted precision military strikes on terror targets across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, including Lashkar-e-Toiba's headquarters in Muridke and major terror training sites in Bahawalpur.

What started as a focused and effective military operation by the Indian Armed Forces has now spiralled into a chaotic online propaganda war.

"We are deeply concerned by the heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of a terror attack near the town of Pahalgam," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the National Security Council (NSC) meeting, which was attended by cabinet ministers, chief ministers, all services chiefs and senior officers.  

The video included visuals from the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack in Gujarat, the 2008 Mumbai carnage, and more recent attacks in Uri, Pulwama, and Pahalgam.

The police have been directed to activate their local informer network to collect intelligence on any suspicious individuals. Officials have also been instructed to enforce the advisories issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the State government.

Indian fact-checkers and netizens have been active since the time of the attack to strongly counter the Pakistani propaganda and misinformation which is widely being spread in the wake of the attacks

The benchmark indices showed range-bound movement during morning trade, with the BSE Sensex down by 87.81 points at 80,553.26 and the Nifty slipping 16.55 points to 24,365.05.

The fabricated advisory falsely stated that citizens were advised to stay calm and take precautionary measures, including storing non-perishable food, medicines, and keeping emergency contacts accessible, due to the escalating situation along the India-Pakistan border.