Pakistan responds to Indian attack and calls for an urgent security meeting.

Amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani army announced that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called for a meeting of the National Command Authority, the highest body in the country, comprising civilian and military officials to discuss security issues, including those related to the nuclear arsenal.

However, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif quickly denied the accuracy of this information, stating in a television statement that no date has been set for the meeting, and pointing out that the United States is the only country capable of playing an effective mediating role in this crisis.

Regarding the military escalation, Pakistani Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan strongly rejects crossing the "nuclear threshold," urging India to de-escalate and resort to diplomacy.

This escalation followed the targeting of three Pakistani air bases by Indian forces, prompting the Pakistani army to launch a military operation in response to the attack, under the name "Operation Solid Structure."

Indian missiles targeted the Nur Khan Air Base near Islamabad, but Pakistani air defenses managed to intercept part of the attack, resulting in limited damage without hitting military targets.

Combat continues on the borders between the two countries, with Indian forces shooting down Pakistani drones while mutual shelling escalates.

These clashes come after an attack on April 22nd in the Indian city of Bahalgham, resulting in the death of 26 people.

Pakistan accuses India of supporting terrorist groups behind the attack, while India denies any involvement.

These military confrontations represent one of the most significant escalations between the two nuclear-armed countries in over twenty years, reflecting the level of danger facing the region.

As international calls for de-escalation and dialogue continue, Saudi Arabia has stated that it is closely monitoring the events, conducting communications with the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan in an effort to push both parties towards de-escalation and seek diplomatic solutions.