India-Pakistan tensions may go ballistic as Islamabad prepares to test-fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles

Pakistan is preparing to test-fire surface-to-surface ballistic missiles this week, sources said, in what New Delhi sees as a dangerous provocation amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Since the April 22 assault that killed 26 civilians, hostilities have intensified with gunfire along the Line of Control and diplomatic blowback. India has labelled Pakistans planned missile launch a “reckless act of provocation” and a bid to stoke conflict. Meanwhile, ceasefire violations and military drills are worsening the situation on both sides of the border.