Islamabad, May 6, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) headquarters on Tuesday, where he received a comprehensive briefing on Pakistan’s security preparedness in light of escalating tensions with India.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, and the top leadership of Pakistan’s armed forces. The high-level meeting focused on the regional security landscape, particularly in the wake of India’s increasingly assertive posture along the eastern border.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the briefing covered a wide range of national security concerns, including conventional military threats, hybrid warfare, and proxy-driven destabilization efforts. Emphasis was placed on bolstering inter-agency coordination, enhancing vigilance, and ensuring operational readiness to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz commended the ISI for its role in maintaining national security and praised the professionalism and dedication of Pakistan’s armed forces. He reiterated the government’s resolve to defend the country against all forms of external and internal threats.
The visit comes amid rising hostilities between Pakistan and India following a deadly attack on April 22 at a tourist site in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which left 26 people dead. India quickly blamed Pakistan for the incident, despite providing no concrete evidence. Islamabad has strongly rejected the allegations.
In the aftermath, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security announced a series of retaliatory steps, including the closure of the Wagah-Attari land crossing, a travel advisory against visiting Pakistan, formal notification of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, and the revocation of various visa categories for Pakistani nationals.
On April 24, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) responded with a strong warning, declaring that any Indian move to block water flow into Pakistan would be deemed an act of war. The NSC also approved the closure of the Wagah border crossing.
