ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's military on Tuesday accused India of being directly involved in orchestrating acts of terrorism within Pakistan, presenting "irrefutable evidence" of "state-sponsored terrorism".

Speaking at a press briefing in Rawalpindi, Major General Ahmed Sharif, director general of Inter-Services Public Relations or ISPR – the Pakistani military's media wing – said that the Pakistani security forces have apprehended an India-trained terrorist and uncovered detailed evidence of cross-border coordination by Indian military personnel.

A Pakistani national trained by Indian operatives was arrested on April 25 near a bus stand in the Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, and the suspect was found in possession of a 2.5-kg explosive device, two mobile phones, an India-manufactured drone, and 1 million Pakistani rupees in cash.

Forensic analysis of the suspect's mobile devices allegedly revealed communication with Indian army officers, including a junior commissioned officer and a serving major stationed in the India-controlled Kashmir.

"During interrogation, the suspect confessed to carrying out four IED attacks under direct instructions from Indian military officers," Chaudhry stated, noting that drones were being used to smuggle explosive devices into Pakistani territory.

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In a recorded audio clip played during the briefing, an individual identified by the Pakistani military as an Indian officer was allegedly heard instructing the suspect to carry out an attack in a public area to maximize media coverage.

"This audio clip and the accompanying forensic data provide irrefutable evidence of Indian state involvement in terrorism on Pakistani soil," said Chaudhry.

"This is just one evidence, we have dismantled many such networks."

He urged the international community to take serious notice of India's actions, warning that such activities threaten not only Pakistan's national security, but also regional peace and stability.

Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to simmer after the April 22 Pahalgam attack in the Indian-controlled Kashmir which left at least 25 people killed and several others wounded, with reported incidents of intermittent firing and use of small arms as well as aerial surveillance along the LoC.

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Also on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif talked with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres over phone to discuss recent developments in South Asia.

Affirming that Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Sharif highlighted the significant sacrifices rendered by the country in the global war against terror, according to a statement released by the prime minister's office.

Terming the recent Indian accusations against Pakistan "baseless", the PM categorically rejected any attempt to link Pakistan with the April 22 Pahalgam incident, reiterating his call for a transparent and neutral investigation into the incident.

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He said that India's weaponization of the waters of the Indus Basin was unacceptable, noting that water was the lifeline of 240 million people of Pakistan, adding that the country will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with full force in case of any misadventure by India.

He also reaffirmed his country's unwavering commitment towards fostering international peace and security as a responsible member of the international community.

For his part, the UN chief appreciated Pakistan's efforts for peace in South Asia, saying the world could not afford any escalation in the region at this crucial time, according to the statement.

The UN chief spoke separately by telephone with Sharif and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday, Stephane Dujarric, his spokesman, said at a daily briefing.

2nd Indian quadcopter shot down

The Pakistan army shot down the second Indian quadcopter in a day for violating the country's airspace along the Line of Control (LoC), sources from the Pakistani military said on Tuesday.

The Indian quadcopter Phantom 4 was engaged in spying activities inside the Pakistani territory when the army intercepted it in the Satwal sector of Poonch district of the Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, the military sources told Xinhua.

The unmanned drone was being used for surveillance purposes when the Pakistani army swiftly responded and neutralized it before the completion of the nefarious mission, the sources added.

This is the second Indian quadcopter that has been shot down in less than 12 hours. Earlier on Tuesday, an Indian surveillance drone was destroyed along the LoC in Manawar section of Bhimber district of the Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.