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Operation Sindoor: Pakistan's Dy PM Ishaq Dar finally admits they asked for ceasefire after India struck Nur Khan & other key airbases
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Islamabad requested a ceasefire after India struck key airbases during Operation Sindoor—a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India’s swift action caught Pakistan off guard. Dar’s admission contradicts earlier claims of a strong Pakistani response. Saudi mediation followed within 45 minutes, highlighting the urgency Islamabad showed to halt further Indian strikes.
Client services for client state: Trump's reset with Pak is marked by a transactional, short-horizon foreign policy
Pakistan has been extremely useful to the US. Its defence minister Khawaja Asif asserted that they had been fighting America’s dirty wars for 30-odd years. From a strategic perspective, it’s well-known that the US has been helping Pakistan to keep India ‘occupied’, while they get a geographic toehold near Iran and China.
Pakistani expert drops bombshell, says US runs Nur Khan airbase; Even Pak Army not allowed to enter
Pakistani security expert Imtiaz Gul's claim that the Nur Khan airbase is under American control has sparked controversy, especially after India's strike during Operation Sindoor. Gul alleges frequent American aircraft presence and undisclosed agreements, raising concerns about Pakistan's sovereignty and military transparency. The airbase's strategic location near key military headquarters amplifies these concerns.
BrahMos just got its best export sales pitch
India's BrahMos missile receives praise after Operation Sindoor. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admits BrahMos caught them off guard. The missile struck military bases deep inside Pakistan. BrahMos is jointly developed with Russia and manufactured in India. India is in talks to export BrahMos to Indonesia and Vietnam. An advanced version of the missile is under development in Uttar Pradesh.
Shehbaz Sharif admits Pakistan caught unawares by Brahmos missile
Shehbaz Sharif on Brahmos Missile: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that the Pakistan Army was caught off guard by India's Brahmos missile strikes on May 9-10, which included the Rawalpindi airport. Sharif revealed that Pakistan had planned a retaliatory attack, but India preempted it with the Brahmos strikes across multiple provinces. The strikes damaged the northern air command-control network at Nur Khan airbase.
A lesson from China’s defence tech
India needs to prepare for challenges from China's advanced defense technology. China aims to challenge the US and is rapidly developing its military capabilities. India must boost domestic defense production and collaborate with other countries. The focus should be on technological superiority and joint ventures. Government of India needs to involve IT companies and startups in defense research.
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India, Russia begin talks on advanced BrahMos missile production
India and Russia have launched talks to jointly manufacture an advanced version of the BrahMos missile, following its successful use in Operation Sindoor and recent conflict with Pakistan.
Cessation of firing and military action negotiated directly between India, Pakistan: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has confirmed that the cessation of firing between India and Pakistan was directly negotiated by the two nations, without external mediation. In an interview with NOS, Jaishankar clarified that India insisted Pakistan initiate direct contact through military channels. This truce followed India’s 'Operation Sindoor', launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Despite US claims of mediation, India maintains the de-escalation was achieved bilaterally, reiterating its longstanding position on Jammu and Kashmir.
India can strike entire Pakistan even if army HQ shifts from Rawalpindi to Khyber: Top Indian Army Officer
Lt Gen D'Cunha stated India can strike any target in Pakistan. Operation Sindoor showcased India's military coordination and proactive defense. India used indigenous technology like long-range drones. Simulation exercises prepared the army for drone attacks. Integrated systems and electronic warfare supported the operation. Precision strikes targeted key Pakistani airbases. Global conflicts highlight the growing role of drones in warfare.
After Indian missile blitz, Pakistan weighs shifting Army HQ from Chaklala to Islamabad: Reports
Pakistan is weighing a relocation of its Army General Headquarters (GHQ) from Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to Islamabad after Indian precision strikes hit the Nur Khan airbase on May 10. Satellite imagery confirmed structural damage, raising alarms within Pakistan’s military. The Nur Khan base—adjacent to GHQ—houses critical air force assets and nuclear command systems. Sources suggest the move is intended to reduce vulnerability, but Indian officials view it as a sign of strategic weakness amid an escalating standoff between the two nuclear neighbours.
Nuclear leak whispers around Pakistan's Kirana Hills grow louder — But IAF dismisses claims
India has denied bombing Pakistan’s nuclear storage facility at Kirana Hills during its Operation Sindoor airstrikes. The Indian Air Force confirmed it hit several military targets across Pakistan, including near the Sargodha region, but rejected claims of striking nuclear infrastructure. Reports of a radiation leak, amplified by social media and sightings of a US nuclear response aircraft, remain unverified. No official radiation emergency has been declared by Pakistan or international bodies, though monitoring continues amid rising global concern.
Operation Sindoor: How BrahMos strikes and precision airstrikes became turning points in the standoff
India conducted deep precision airstrikes on Pakistani airbases using BrahMos missiles and other standoff weapons, targeting terrorist infrastructure and strategic locations. These strikes prompted U.S. intervention and a subsequent truce proposal. India claims to have achieved military, political, and psychological objectives, including raising the cost of terrorism for Pakistan and signaling its ability to strike deep within Pakistani territory.
How India Pak went from near-war to a fight-pause over a weekend
Following strikes on terror camps after the Pahalgam attack, India initiated Operation Sindoor, targeting key terror infrastructure in Pakistan. After Pakistan's military response, India systematically degraded Pakistan's air defenses, culminating in strikes on Pakistani airbases. Facing immense military and diplomatic pressure from the US, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, Pakistan sought a ceasefire, with India demanding de-escalation measures.
World saw what India is capable of: BL Santhosh on Indian Army attacking 11 Pakistani airbases
BJP leader BL Santhosh stated India's capabilities were evident after striking 11 Pakistan airbases. This action compelled Pakistan's DGMO to contact India. Indian forces targeted Sargodha airfield and Kirana Hills. Santhosh highlighted 'Operation Sindoor,' where Indian forces attacked terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. Pakistan retaliated, but India negated the attacks. The government paused, indicating an understanding, not an agreement.
IAF severely damaged 11 Pak airbases in May 8–10 military strikes — Nur Khan, Sargodha, Skardu among key targets
India-Pakistan Ceasefire: From May 8 to 10, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted precision strikes on 11 Pakistani air bases, causing extensive damage to strategic infrastructure. The offensive followed Pakistan’s aerial attacks across the Line of Control and International Border. Among the most severely hit were Nur Khan, Rafiqui, and Murid bases. The strikes aimed to dismantle Pakistan’s drone and fighter capabilities. A ceasefire has since been agreed upon, confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri following US President Donald Trump’s public statement.
Pakistan military claims India targeted its three airbases with missiles, drones: Report
Pakistan claims Indian missiles and drones targeted three of its airbases early Saturday. The targeted airbases are Nur Khan, Murid, and Rafiqui. Pakistan military spokesperson stated that all assets of the Pakistan Air Force are safe. He added that Pakistan's air defense system intercepted several missiles. The spokesperson ended the press conference abruptly.
Nur Khan Airbase: Why Rawalpindi's key World War II-era base is important, as Pakistan claims India attacked with missiles
Nur Khan Airbase: Tensions escalate as the Indian Army reportedly strikes Pakistani airbases. The action follows alleged drone and projectile attacks into Indian territory. Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, a key logistical center, was among the targets. This base has historical significance, previously serving as RAF Station Chaklala. It also supported US operations in Afghanistan.
Watch: India destroys Pakistani launch tube from where drones were being launched
India retaliated to Pakistani drone attacks by destroying key posts near Jammu. These posts were used to launch drones. Pakistan targeted multiple Indian locations. India intercepted many threats using counter-drone systems. India also struck at least four Pakistani airbases. Pakistan claimed its airbases were targeted too. Security sources said India is on high alert.
What is Pakistan’s Fatah missile? Range, capability, comparison with Indian ballistic missiles and what we know so far
Fateh 2 Missile: Pakistan claims that India launched missile strikes on its military bases, targeting key air installations, including Nur Khan base. In response, Pakistan reportedly fired its Fatah-II missile towards a strategic Indian location. The Fatah-II, a guided artillery rocket system with a range of 400 kilometers, is designed for precision strikes on military targets.
'Itne naalayak log hain… keh rahe hain bijli giri hai': Pakistani man slams army for lying about Rawalpindi attack
A viral video featuring a Pakistani citizen mocking his own military’s claim that lightning struck Rawalpindi has sparked widespread debate. The footage reflects rising public discontent with the Pakistan Army’s handling of recent events. Meanwhile, controversial cleric Abdul Aziz Ghazi denounced the state, calling any war with India "unislamic" and likening the current regime to one of disbelief and tyranny. As India and Pakistan exchange military strikes, the deepening crisis within Pakistan’s civil and political structures has come sharply into focus.
Imran Khan indicted in Army Headquarters attack case
After Khan was arrested in an accountability case last year, hundreds and thousands of his followers and party workers vandalised a dozen military installations, including the Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), Mianwali Airbase and the ISI building in Faisalabad on May 9. The Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi was attacked by the mob for the first time.
Nation will 'neither forgive nor forget' those involved in attacks on 'memorials of martyrs': Pak Army chief
"I want to convey this message to the heirs of the martyrs of all law enforcement agencies that today the people of Pakistan and the Pakistan Army stand and will continue to stand with them," he added. Earlier, a ceremony was also held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi where Gen Munir and his predecessor, retired General Qamar Javed Bajwa, were in attendance.
Pakistan receives second COVID vaccine shipment from China
The second consignment of the Sinopharm vaccine was received by Pakistan health officials at the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan, was present to receive the batch of the vaccines.
Imran Khan is skipper, but who’s the player?
India still tried to keep up the effort by agreeing to a joint investigation into the Pathankot attack and even let a Pakistan investigating team visit the base at the instance of the Sharif government.
Saudi foreign minister in Pakistan for talks
Days after his trip was postponed due to spiralling Saudi-Iran tensions, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister arrived here today to hold talks with the Pakistani leadership on a host of issues including Islamabad's concerns over the 34-nation alliance to fight militancy.
Chopper crash: Pakistan sends body of Philippine envoy to Manila
The envoys of the Philippines and Norway and the wives of the Malaysian and Indonesian ambassadors were among seven persons killed.
Mobile services shut in Pakistan ahead of Chinese Premier's visit
Pak authorities shut mobile services in Islamabad and the nearby city of Rawalpindi over security concerns on the arrival of Chinese Premier.
Yousuf Raza Gilani's aircraft makes emergency landing in Rawalpindi
Gilani and several federal ministers made an emergency landing today shortly after taking off from a military airbase in the Pak.
Taliban 16-hour siege of Pakistan's Mehran airbase ends; 14 killed
The handful of Taliban militants, wearing suicide vests, destroyed the Pakistan's two front line P3C Orion US acquired maritime spy planes.
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