New Delhi, May 6 -- From a series of bans to ceasefire violations to 'historic' mock drills -- India and Pakistan seem to be now shifting their focus to military prowess as tension between the two neighbours simmers.

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, India and Pakistan downgraded their diplomatic ties and have now been conducting test missile launches and military exercises to maintain military and "civil defense" preparedness.

Here's how India and Pakistan have been showcasing their combat readiness:

India's Ministry of Home Affairs asked several states to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence on May 7. A drill of such scale was last conducted in 1971, just before India went to war with Pakistan.

The measures ...