All Schools & Colleges To Remain Closed Across Jammu And Kashmir Tomorrow

All schools, colleges, and universities across Jammu and Kashmir shall remain closed tomorrow.

Representational Image | The government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and universities across Jammu and Kashmir for tomorrow.

Source : ABPLIVE AI

Amid fresh escalation between India and Pakistan, the Government has directed to close all schools, colleges, and universities across J&K for tomorrow.

The development followed after India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK under 'Operation Sindoor', retaliating against the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan responded with drone and missile strikes, most of which were intercepted by Indian forces.

In response, complete blackouts were imposed in the parts of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

Pakistan Vows Retaliation After India's Attack

On Wednesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the armed forces of the country have been duly authorised to undertake corresponding actions in regard to the attack by India. 

Sharif has also claimed that 80 fighter jets of India had struck at six places, including AJK, Bahawalpur, Shakargarh and Sialkot. He claimed that the Pakistan army foiled India's attack, and he praised the Pakistani Air Force. Sharif further claimed that the Pakistani army had inputs about this attack.

Meanwhile, amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, talked to External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar, on Thursday. The secretary expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications.

Rubio also reiterated his condolences for the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to work with India in the fight against terrorism.

 "Secretary Marco Rubio spoke today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.  The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation," US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.  

US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce says, "Secretary Marco Rubio spoke today with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The Secretary emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. He expressed US support for direct dialogue between India and… pic.twitter.com/XmH9c1dwHI

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