India’s moves to punish Pakistan after accusing it of backing the attack have driven tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals.

During the call, S hehbaz Sharif accused India of engaging in “escalatory and provocative behavior,” amid growing concerns over a potential flare-up between the two nuclear-armed neighbors

Pakistan's statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the top defence brass that the armed forces have "complete operational freedom" to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.