War talk increases between India and Pakistan

Indian missiles were declared 'in position' today and frontier forces exchanged gunfire near the Pakistan border as the two nations prepared for a war both say they do not want.

India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has met to discuss further diplomatic measures on Pakistan, including a possible ban on Pakistan air flights and downgrading of embassies.

Reports also claim that Pakistani medium-range missiles have also been put on alert as these two nuclear nations prepare for potential battle.

Tensions have increased since the December 13 attack on the Indian parliament which they blame on Pakistan-based militants.

There are daily exchanges of gunfire between the two troops, which has escalated into mortar fire into bunkers.

Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee said that his country does not want a war, 'but war is being thrust on us and we will have to face it'.

Pakistani’s military leader, President General Pervez Musharraf said that his armed forces 'are fully prepared and capable of defeating all challenges'.

India has recalled its ambassador from Islamabad and will shut down train and bus services between the two countries on January 1 saying the diplomatic offensive was intended to pressure Musharraf to take strong action against the guerrillas.