India launches airstrikes on Pakistan-controlled terrain

At least eight people killed in attacks on Kashmir and Punjab

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Indian missiles fired into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations earlier today killed at least eight people, Pakistani authorities said. India said it was striking the infrastructure used by militants.

Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed neighbours since last month’s massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistan for backing the militant attack, which Islamabad has denied.

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif condemned the airstrikes and said the “deceitful enemy has carried out cowardly attacks at five locations in Pakistan” and that his country would retaliate.

“Pakistan has every right to give a robust response to this act of war imposed by India, and a strong response is indeed being given,” Mr Sharif said. He said his country and its armed forces “know very well how to deal with the enemy”.