Pakistan, May 8 -- The Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) stated on Thursday that India attempted a direct attack on Pakistan's critical infrastructure by targeting the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. He revealed that the strike wasn't limited to the dam itself; it also aimed to hit nearby civilian areas, raising serious concerns about the violation of international humanitarian laws.

Speaking to the media, the chairman emphasized that the Neelum-Jhelum project stores a massive water reservoir vital to Pakistan's energy security. "India's intention was clearly to damage the structure of the hydropower plant," he said.

"This was a highly calculated move to disrupt our power production capabilities by striking...