Pakistan has accused India of escalating tensions and bringing neighboring countries "closer to a major conflict."

 Pakistan accused India on Friday of pushing the two nuclear-armed nations "closer to a major conflict" as the death toll from three days of missile, artillery, and drone strikes exceeded 50.

This escalation follows last month's attack on tourists in the Indian-administered part of disputed Kashmir, which killed 26 people. India has accused Pakistan of backing the militants responsible, a claim Pakistan denies.

In response to the attack, India launched airstrikes on what it described as "terrorist camps" in Pakistan, intensifying tensions. Since then, the two sides have engaged in continuous tit-for-tat exchanges, with India claiming to have repelled several waves of Pakistani attacks using drones and other munitions.

India also accused Pakistan of targeting three military stations — two in Kashmir and one in Punjab — while Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar denied these claims, stating that Pakistani forces had not targeted any locations in Indian-administered Kashmir.

The two countries have fought several wars over Kashmir since their independence in 1947, and tensions have remained high since.

Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, condemned India's actions, describing its "jingoism and war hysteria" as a serious concern. "It is most unfortunate that India's reckless conduct has brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict," he said.

Meanwhile, Pakistani officials reported five civilian deaths, including a two-year-old girl, from Indian shelling along the heavily militarized Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir. In retaliation, Pakistan claimed to have shot down 77 Indian drones in two days, allegedly made in Israel.

Indian-administered Kashmir also saw casualties, with one woman killed and two men wounded in overnight shelling. The violence has affected both sides of the border, with schools closed in Kashmir and Punjab, disrupting the education of millions of children. India also suspended flights from 24 airports, although some are expected to resume soon.

In response to the escalating violence, the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament was suspended for a week, and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was relocated to the UAE after an Indian drone strike in Rawalpindi.

The international community has called for de-escalation, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance urging both nations to ease tensions, though Washington has stated that it will not intervene in the conflict. Several countries have offered mediation, including Iran, with diplomats urging restraint from both sides.

Despite these calls for peace, the International Crisis Group warned that the lack of diplomatic communication between the countries has made the situation more perilous, with both sides engaging in bellicose rhetoric and military posturing. Amnesty International also urged the warring nations to protect civilians and minimize harm.