Pakistan was "trying to avoid" war between nuclear-armed countries, but India had crossed the "international boundaries."

Lt Gen Chaudhry added that India made a grave miscalculation by launching attacks on Pakistan.

At least 25 airports in India, mostly in the northern part of the country were closed to commercial flight operations.

The video depicted several locals surrounding and filming the wreckage.

The helicopter was carrying five female tourists who lost their lives in the incident.

Amit Shah also ordered the cancellation of leaves for all DGs and security personnel and directed them to make satisfactory plans.

Several air routes within the Karachi, Lahore and Sialkot airspace were temporarily closed to commercial air traffic.

Pakistan and India have established contact

The move comes in light of the prevailing regional situation, and was taken to protect national security and safeguard Pakistan’s digital environment.

It was DG ISPR's third press conference on Wednesday.

Pakistan claimed earlier today to have shot down five Indian Air Force jets

Irtaza was martyred in unprovoked firing of India at LoC.

Indian outlets reported that the Modi government suspended operations at the Kartarpur Corridor until further notice, effectively halting all cross-border pilgrimage.

The clarification was issued through Twitter

“The Indus Waters Treaty cannot be scrapped unilaterally—India has no authority to do so,” he asserted.