Goa, May 8 -- Pakistan has issued a stern warning of retaliation after India launched airstrikes in response to a recent massacre in the disputed Kashmir region. The Indian government confirmed that the strikes targeted militant bases it claims were responsible for the deadly attack. In a statement, Pakistani officials condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty and stated that any further aggression would be met with a "measured and forceful" response.

The situation has sharply increased tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, both of whom claim Kashmir in full but govern parts of it. The international community has expressed concern over the potential for escalation, urging both sides to exercise restraint and pursue dial...