Earlier on Saturday, as Pakistani troops moved closer to western border, BSF fortified its presence and Army put armoured units in Rajasthan on high alert.

Pakistan claimed that its forces “are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint.”

Invoke ESMA wherever necessary, says CM at a meeting with the heads of all Delhi govt. depts.; Gupta asks officials to prepare electricity backup for hospitals and other essential services, submit SoPs for public transport commuters, monitor food supply chain, ensure ration shops are fully stocked

Sharif thanked US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Crown Prince, the Emir of Qatar, and the President and people of Türkiye for their "constant support."