"We have directed all diplomatic staff in Pakistan to restrict movement as a precautionary measure," a State Department spokesperson told Samaa News.

The Pakistani media report did not clarify whether the advisory was strictly for those posted in Islamanabd or extended to consulates located in Peshawar, Karachi and Lahore.

Pakistan and India, the two nuclear armed neighbours, are currently engaged in an intense conflict for the first time since 1999.

The Indian government on Saturday said the country's Armed Forces are "in a high state of operational readiness" as the Pakistani troops are observed to be moving into the forward areas indicating a possible escalation bid by the hostile neighbour.

A joint press briefing by the Defence sector and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told the media that Pakistan military has been targeting "civilian areas and military infrastructure" as the two countries were engaged in an overnight conflict that massively escalated after India avenged the Pahalgam terror attack with Operation Sindoor.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said in the briefing, "Pakistan has attempted multiple intrusions using drones and conducted shelling... targeting civilian infrastructures and killing some civilians. Heavy exchange of artillery mortars and small arm fire in Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors continued.

"The Indian Army has responded effectively and proportionately, causing extensive damage to the Pakistan Army. Pak military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation. Indian Armed Forces remain in a high state of operational readiness."

"All hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded appropriately. Indian Armed Forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military," she added.

The Wing Commander said Pakistan resorted to "air intrusions using drones and firing" along the Line of Control and "several harassment attacks were also attempted" in more than 26 locations.

"Indian Armed Forces successfully neutralised these threats and the majority of the vectors. However, limited damage was sustained to equipment and personnel at Indian Air Force stations in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur and Bhuj," she said.