Sharif had also questioned the policy of allowing "non-state actors" to cross the border and "kill" people in Mumbai.
Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said only 'meaningful dialogue' can help in resolving issues between the two neighbouring nuclear nations.
Interestingly, Afridi’s remarks on Kashmir came just days after he met Asif Ghafoor, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), of Pakistan Army.
The Pakistani troops also resorted to shelling of mortars along the LoC in the Tarkundi Gali, Lambi Bari, Khorinar, Dhar and Panjgrian areas of the Manjakote sector in Rajouri.
According to media reports, there is a state of high alert in Pakistan. Also the Pakistan Army’s 10 Corps Commander based at Rawalpindi has been frequently visiting areas along LoC to take first hand stock of the situation.
The shells fell deep inside Indian territory along the Line of Control triggering panic and fear among the residents.
The commanders also said that the "national interest shall be kept at a premium while cooperating with all other stakeholders for regional peace and stability.
One of the soldiers of the Pakistan army, Nabeel alias Saqib, has been made a Jaish handler and given the charge for furthering terrorism in seven states of India, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
According to Qarar, the equipment used during today’s suicide attack on an Afghan army unit were also supplied by Pakistan Army.
The BSF said the force was retaliating with “pinpointed” fire which destroyed firing positions, mortar launching pads and ammunition and fuel dumps of the Pakistan Rangers at multiple places.
The Army's response came days after Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's recent remark that the force was ready to call Pakistan's "nuclear bluff" and cross the border to carry out any operation if asked by the government.
The statement by the military spokesman came in the backdrop of the White House's announcement that the US would announce specific measures against Pakistan in the next 24 to 48 hours.
This is perhaps the strongest-ever reaction from Islamabad since US functionaries and statements recently began alluding to the possibility of unilateral action, amidst an ongoing row over alleged terrorist sanctuaries
The development assumes significance because Pakistan had recently held a massive military exercise along the border areas. In the exercise, which culminated on December 25, around 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers had taken part.
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According to reports, the army will be deployed in various parts of the city to secure main offices of the judiciary, Parliament House, Presidency, PM House, foreign missions, foreign office and other crucial installations.
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor said that 28-year-old Major Ishaq was killed in Kulachi of Dera Ismail Khan district.
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