The Indian military has admitted that Pakistan s retaliatory airstrikes caused significant damage to multiple defence installations and airbases across India During a press conference in New Delhi with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri senior Indian military officers Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh confirmed that Pakistan targeted 26 strategic locations using jets missiles and drones They acknowledged that Pakistan used high-speed missiles in the strikes damaging several Indian airbases, including one in Punjab Other airbases, including those in Udhampur, Adampur, and Pathankot, also suffered structural and operational damage They further confirmed that Pakistan employed long-range weapons and drones in the coordinated attacks
A report by the Times of India cited Colonel Sophia Qureshi of the Indian Army Signal Corps as admitting that assets and personnel at five airbases were impacted by Pakistan s precision strikes She confirmed that airbases in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, Bhuj, and Bathinda were among the key targets hit, resulting in considerable losses
During the press conference, both Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh expressed reluctance to engage in further conflict stating: We do not seek further escalation with the Pakistan Army or Air Force
Experts noted the visibly distressed expressions and body language of the Indian officials during the press conference suggesting an attempt to downplay the full scale of the damage Their statement calling for de-escalation was seen as a clear admission of Indian defeat and humiliation in the face of Pakistan’s decisive response Videos released of Indian military installations destroyed in operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos Pakistan has released videos showing the destruction caused during Operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos, with visuals capturing thick
smoke, intense fires, and the complete demolition of several Indian military targets
According to security sources the Pakistan Army struck key enemy positions along multiple sectors of the Line of Control (LoC)
The operation was marked by loud chants of "Allahu Akbar" as Pakistani soldiers carried out the strikes with bravery precision and a strong sense of duty
The footage highlights the scale of the damage showing large plumes of smoke and burn-
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The President lauded the exceptional professionalism and bravery of the Armed Forces of the country for giving a befitting response to Indian unprovoked aggression and missile attacks The President reaffirmed that Pakistan, as a responsible and peace-loving nation had demonstrated considerable restraint in the face of Indian provocations
India military says committed to non-escalation only if Pakistan reciprocates Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh has stated that India s military remains committed to deescalation only if Pakistan reciprocates as soaring tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours push them to the brink of all-out war Singh spoke at a press conference on Saturday alongside Indian Army s Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri after Pakistan launched retaliatory strikes on Indian targets
offensive intent to further escalate the situation The Indian Armed Forces reiterate their commitment to nonescalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military ” Colonel Qureshi admitted that Pakistan s retaliatory had damaged equipment and injured personnel at five Indian airbases Udhampur Pathankot Adampur Bhuj and Bathinda after targeting more than 26 places Meanwhile, the United States has stepped up diplomatic efforts, with Secretary of State
peace in South Asia the premier said adding that the country believed the step marked a new beginning in resolving issues that have plagued the region and hindered its journey toward peace, prosperity and stability Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr
“Along the Line of Control, Pakistan has attempted multiple air intrusions using drones and has conducted shelling with heavy calibre artillery guns heavy exchanges of artillery mortars and small arms fire have continued in the Kupwara Baramulla Poonch Rajouri and Akhnoor sectors Pakistani military movements have been observed in forward areas, indicating
closed the Wagah land border, revoked Pakistani visas, and announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23 Pakistan labelled any disruption to the treaty as an “act of war” and subsequently sealed the Wagah crossing on its side The situation further deteriorated on May 6 and 7 with explosions reported
COMMENT
Ceasefire begins
Approval of EFF tranche and RSF came despite Indian opposition
BEFORE the Indo-Pak ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, Pakistan s second tranche from the International Monetary Fund under its Extended Fund Facility was approved by its Board of Directors as was a separate package under the Resilience and Sustainability Fund The tranche was about $1 billion, while the RSF programme is for $1 3 billion Though an IMF review team had visited Pakistan last month and reached staff-level agreements on both the EFF tranche and the RSF programme, there was still some doubt about the BoD’s approval because India had written to the IMF warning that Pakistan was an undeserving country which sponsored terrorism This was the same old tired trope that India had alleged before the Financial Action Task Force in its effort to get Pakistan on the FATF grey list; it failed as badly as it did before the FATF
The IMF seemed to know that there would be noconflict Pakistan is also facing the need both to ramp up its expenditure considerably and to stick to IMF conditionalities which put a stop on going beyond budgetary limits
It is perhaps a sign to the world that, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange recovered on Friday after earlier loss, the Bombay Stock Exchange had yet another day of losses The indexes have lost 1 3 percent this week ending a prolonged bull run with a loss of $83 billion in market capitalization This is a strong indication that conflict is seen by the markets as leading to economic loss for both countries
Another sign that both countries were going to lose from any conflict is that both cricket-mad nations had postponed their marquee T20 tournaments Perhaps the Modi government will have now realized that its misadventure is now causing damage in its own country Though it still tried to prove its superiority by a last-minute attack, the truth remains that the episode has left India having exerted effort without having achieved anything Its Indus Waters Treaty declaration needs to be addressed, perhaps because it adds a new bone of contention to an already fragile relationship one which is not at all short of bones of contention It is also time for the world to bring India to a resolution of the Kashmir issue for it is not good for the peace of the world to have to go through a repetition
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GOENDER is not about being male or female, rather it is the social, cultural, and psychological characteristics and roles that a society considers appropriate for men, women and other gender identities It is a system that further leads to the significant division of men women and other gender identities according to societal expectations Society often defines men and women based on their physical, external, or perceptible appearances reinforcing assumptions about their expected roles and imposed behaviour Eventually the persistent repetition of such labels solidifies these assumptions into widely accepted social and normative behaviors which ultimately create gender differences further leading to the imposition of pre-defined roles on individuals and reinforcement of inequalities Furthermore, separation reinforces gender inequalities by limiting equal, cross-gender interactions and keeping women in lower status and less visible social roles in society Once a belief system is injected into the social structure stereotypes emerge such as the notion that women are capable of certain tasks but not others, simply because of imposed roles and gender expectations Women are often perceived as unsuitable for specific roles or positions, particularly those involving external work as they are traditionally recognized as household workers and caregivers Wide acceptance of imposed roles on women perpetuates gender inequalities and in many aspects of life, women tolerate, suffer, and silently accept male dominance
The social perception not only limits women in domestic spheres but also affects their experience in a more extreme context During conflict both men and women suffer but the sufferings of women are always overlooked during conflict, further perpetuating gender inequalities
Women have long been enduring behavior at the hands of men significantly in the form of domestic gender-based violence (GBV) However during the times of an active war their sufferings intensify as they become direct targets of sexual assaults forced prostitution, and rape These inhumane activities are used by the enemy as weapons of war to demoralize the soldiers, families, and communities Ultimately, it is women who bear the brunt of these merciless and barbaric acts of assault While men are busy on the battlefield women are compelled at home to shoulder additional responsibilities in the absence of their male heads As mothers, daughters, sisters, or wives, women not only administer homes and maintain households but also play a significant emotional role such as preparing and sending their fathers brothers sons or husbands to war They (women) are the ones who witness the separation of their loved ones and bear the profound emotional impact of loss under increased pressure Women and girls are often among the most affected creatures before, during, and after the conflict, frequently becoming refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a result of an armed conflict Due to forced displacement women have only the option to seek asylum in refugee camps; however brutal acts against women do not end there for them Within refugee camps they are often exposed to sexual violence, harassment, and rape, and in some cases, subjected to forced labour by armed forces Women are considerably taken as hostages by armed forces, where they are forced to tolerate sexual assaults and forced enslavement In many cases they forcefully cook clean and provide care for combatants turning them into unwilling servants in conflict zones In the socio-economic dimension, war often causes the destruction of essential infrastructure including schools, hospitals, and homes, even significant water resources such as wells are poisoned
N the night of May 6 India launched 24 missile and weapons attacks on six different locations in Pakistan, including three major cities: Kotli, Muzaffarabad (Azad Kashmir), and Ahmadpur East (Bahawalpur Punjab) These strikes claimed the lives of eight innocent civilians including children injured 35 men and women and left two citizens missing The Indian Ministry of Defence described the attacks as an "anti-terror operation" under the title Operation Sindoor, claiming it to be a "precautionary measure" following the Pahalgam attack Pakistan however condemned the move as blatant aggression and a violation of international law In response Pakistan downed five enemy fighter jets including Rafales and one drone, and destroyed India s brigade headquarters, a border checkpoint near the Line of Control, and eight military installations Pakistan’s counterattack targeted Kupwara Baramulla Bandipora Poonch Rajouri Kargil Leh Akhnoor and inflicted heavy damage on the Indian airbases in Srinagar and Pathankot Nature of the Attack Targets and Civilian Casualties: According to DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, India deliberately targeted civilian areas The most tragic incident occurred at the Subhan Allah Mosque in Ahmadpur East where worshippers were engaged in prayer The missile strike caused extensive damage to the mosque and led to civilian casualties In Kotli and Muzaffarabad, the civilian population also suffered partial damage, and essential infrastructure, such as electricity and communication networks was disrupted Historical Context and Current Tensions: India-Pakistan relations have long been fraught with tension but the recent Pahalgam attack which resulted in 26 Indian civilian deaths marked a new turning point India promptly blamed Pakistan, which strongly denied any involvement and called for an impartial investigation by the United Nations India’s unilateral military action appears to be a direct result of this escalated tension Pakistan s Response and Strategy: Pakistan swiftly retaliated, not only militarily but also by closing its airspace to all domestic and international flights According to aviation authorities the airspace has been shut down for 48 hours and a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued The DG ISPR announced that Pakistan will deliver a crushing response at a time and place of its choosing, adding that eight major Indian military targets have been identified Pakistani military units have been placed on high alert and civil defense systems have been activated Diplomatic Efforts: Pakistan s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reached out to the United Nations, the OIC, China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and other key global powers The UN Secretary-General has urged both sides to exercise restraint, while China and Turkey have expressed support for Pakistan’s stance The OIC is also considering convening an emergency session International Media and Global Public Opinion: International media outlets such as CNN, BBC, and Germany s DW have described India s attack as an unconventional and dangerous act that it risks direct conflict between two nuclear powers Analysts warn that such actions could spiral into a large-scale war with catastrophic consequences Even US President Donald Trump condemned the Indian strikes, calling them shameful and irresponsible Domestic Scenario: The Need for National Unity: Internally, unity among the political leadership military and the public is crucial The Prime Minister has invited leaders of all political parties to a national security meeting Gaining the public s trust and ensuring accurate information dissemination via media is now essential to curb rumours and counter the enemy s propaganda Citizens are urged to rely solely on verified updates from the Ministry of Information and ISPR and to avoid sharing unverified content on social media There is a looming
threat of cyberattacks from Indian cyber groups, particularly the alleged threat actor "SideWinder " known for phishing campaigns targeting Pakistani officials These phishing emails often mimic Pakistan s own cyber security directorates To counter such threats it is vital to deploy email filtering solutions, malware detection systems, and spam checkers Defense Analysis and Strategic Outlook: Experts assert that India’s actions not only violate international laws but also set a dangerous precedent A timely and effective response is crucial; otherwise India may feel emboldened to continue such aggressive actions However, Pakistan must consider its defense capabilities, international reputation, and the sanctity of human life while formulating a strategy India’s missile strikes are not just an assault on Pakistan s sovereignty they also pose a grave threat to the broader peace of South Asia While Pakistan has demonstrated restraint by avoiding an immediate large-scale retaliation, it has made it clear that a response is inevitable It is now imperative for the international community to take this situation seriously and pressure India to cease its irresponsible behaviour
The Way Forward: 1 Strengthening the Diplomatic Front: Pakistan should formally lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations and intensify diplomatic efforts globally
2 Military Preparedness: All military installations, airbases, and defense systems should remain on high alert
3 Media Management: Pakistan must present its position to national and international media clearly and credibly
4 National Unity: The nation including the public, media, and political leadership must unite under a single narrative to prevent India from exploiting internal divisions
5 Legal Recourse: Pakistan should file a case against India at the International Court of Justice for human rights violations and breaches of the UN Charter
This is a time for calculated wisdom and measured retaliation The enemy must be made to realize that while Pakistan is indeed a proponent of peace it is never negligent in its defense India recognizing its defeat has waved the white flag
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and Kashmir and also another three-yearold girl and 16 other civilians in Bahawalpur close to a mosque Once limited to discriminatory laws and hate speech, India s growing Islamophobia has now spread to include actual missiles The BJP's campaign to demonize Muslims both inside India and across the border was continued with this intentional cold-blooded attack on a symbol of Islam Modi s fascist regime has made it clear that this is a war against Islam, not terrorism And India cried "aggression" when Pakistan shot down five Indian jets, with three of them being Rafale jets made by France that were attempting to violate international law using its sovereign right to self-defence The same India that just bombed civilians who were sleeping Indian media outlets last night bombarded television screens with startling headlines: "India Has Entered Pakistani Territory," "Full-Scale Invasion Underway " and even ridiculous assertions that key Pakistani military installations had been neutralized in a troubling escalation of manufactured bravado These are scripted war fantasies for the national audience, not reports India has shed its secular exterior under Narendra Modi exposing the ruthless teeth of a Hindutva government drunk on power and motivated by religious supremacy This is not just a viewpoint; it is a reality that is evident in India s streets, where dissenters are imprisoned, Muslims are lynched, and Kashmiris are brutalized His philosophy is dominance, not diplo-
r e P a k i s t a n w i l l s t a n d , f o r t h a t r e a s o n A l w a y s I n o p p o s i t i o n t o a g g r e s s i o n I n o p p o s i t i o n t o l i e s A n d a g a i n s t w a r , i f n e c e s s a r y
macy His goal for India is conquest not cohabitation And he has transformed India from the largest democracy in the world into its biggest propaganda factory in this insane quest for power
The role of India's Ministry of Defence, whose press releases have turned into a key component of the disinformation campaign is arguably the most terrifying aspect of the entire situation Their declarations are now ideological manifestos intended to provoke incite and deceive rather than icy, strategic military updates Average Indians rejoiced in what they were told was a victory, nationalist influencers praised the "strike " and memes ridiculing the deceased child went viral Indian news outlets have turned into echo chambers of nationalism that propagate hysteria without taking responsibility India's Media changed the story to "We were attacked" as soon as an Indian fighter jet was shot down But When the missiles struck homes in Pakistan earlier The anchors exclaimed It was a misfire And later their statements contradicted when they referred to downed Indian drones as "unidentified objects Modi's war cabinet wrote the script, media operatives performed it, and the Indian public was led to believe it to be true
The Indian media has never questioned: Where is the evidence of Pakistan s alleged attack? They haven t mentioned India s flagrant disregard for the Geneva Conventions Articles 48, 51, and 52, which forbid attacking civilians, employing excessive force, and carrying out attacks that aren't necessary from a military standpoint
Early on May 8 India boldly escalated the situation by launching Israeli-built Harop drones into Pakistani airspace On what basis? No one saw, no one confirmed, and no radar detected the alleged Pakistani "raid " This wasn't a response It was a planned action to incite intensify and force Pakistan to respond Nevertheless Pakistan exercised restraint The drones were shot down to protect Pakistan s sovereignty, not over Indian territory What if the roles were reversed? What if
Free speech in crisis as questions are silenced in India
Notably, all journalists arrested this year are associated with independent YouTube media channels Vandalism
defamatory content about the state s Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore Interestingly, the chief ministers of the s
to reform its economy and increase its foreign reserves In addition to this arrangement the IMF also approved another $1 4-billion to Pakistan on Friday under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility for tackling climate challenges The
“Anant Ambani’s wedding costed more than the IMF loan to Pakistan!” Rashmi Samant, a known Hindutva figure, wrote on X M o d i ' s w a r c a b i n e t w r o t e t h e s c r i p t , m e d i a o p e r a t i v e s p e r f o r m e d i t , a n d t h e I n d i a n p u b l i c w a s l e d t o b e l i e v e i t t o b e t r u e
istan s duplicity – but also will not disrupt global economic order rashly, Sarma wrote in a post on X The IMF does not allow board members to cast a “no” vote at all, he asserted But this line of reasoning did not settle the debate The BJP s opponents and critics pointed to instances from the past when other countries sought to stop IMF funding for their rivals In 2016, the Russian government had announced that it would be voting against IMF aid to Ukraine
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress leaders were indulging in reckless propaganda Abstaining, he claimed, is the “only legitimate way to register disagreement” at the board meetings according to IMF voting procedures This was a firm yet mature diplomatic signal showing India will not support Pak-
Citing the example of Russia Hartosh Singh Bal the executive editor of The Caravan magazine contended on X that the Modi government was trying to spin its abstention because it lacks heft and allies to mobilise diplomatic pressure against Pakistan ‘DIPLOMATIC SETBACK’
The funding in question is part of a $7billion Extended Fund Facility arrangement that the IMF approved for Pakistan in September 2024 as part of the country s efforts
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Omar Ayub strongly criticizes govt ’s 'delayed response' to Indian aggression; Pays tributes to martyred and PAF officers
ISLAMABAD S TA F F R E P O R T
Following the announcement of a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mr Omar Ayub Khan strongly condemned the federal government’s failure to respond promptly and decisively to Indian aerial attacks across Pakistani air bases India carried out a shameful and unprovoked aerial assault on Pakistan throughout the night, yet this imposed and cowardly government waited four days before issuing any official response ” Mr Omar Ayub Khan stated This criminal delay led to the loss of precious lives and the blood of our brave martyrs is on the hands of imposed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his puppet administration ” Reiterating the national security doctrine under PTI leadership Ayub said Prime Minister Imran Khan was clear: we will respond first and deliberate later That strong deterrence kept our adversaries in check
Only Imran Khan can lead Pakistan out of crisis and unite the nation his immediate release is critical for Pakistan’s stability ” The opposition leader lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces for their professionalism particularly praising the Pakistan Air Force airmen, Navy sailors, and all operational staff Despite the COVID19 lockdown, our government acquired and activated advanced force-multiplier weapon systems in just three years This credit goes to Prime Minister Imran Khan and
then-Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, he added Mr Omar Ayub Khan also telephonically contacted the family of Shaheed Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf who was martyred defending Bolari Air Base near Hyderabad Speaking with his brother, Taimoor Yousaf, Ayub paid tribute to the hero s supreme sacrifice, stating, “Our martyrs are our pride May Allah elevate their ranks and grant strength to their families The entire nation stands united in their grief
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in an interview with Breitbart News said the Iranians had stated that they do not want a nuclear weapon and the United States will "take them at their word" on this point "If that’s how they feel, then their enrichment facilities have to be dismantled They cannot have centrifuges They have to downblend all of their fuel that they have there and send it to a faraway place and they have to convert to a civil programme if they want to run a civil programme," he said The fourth round of indirect negotiations, initially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, was postponed, with mediator Oman citing "logistical reasons"
In a separate statement on Friday Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said that after coordination with both Iran and the US the fourth round of negotiations was set to take place on Sunday in Muscat Araqchi said his planned visit to Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Saturday was in line with "continuous consultations" with neighbouring countries to address their concerns and mutual interests about the nuclear issue
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President Vladimir Putin vowed on Friday that Russia would win in Ukraine as the Soviet Union had in World War II, as he sought to rally support at a Moscow military parade put on before key allies Putin sat with China s President Xi Jinping watching a procession of thousands of troops some of whom fought in Ukraine and an array of weapons including new tanks and drones to mark the defeat of the Nazis 80 years ago
More than two dozen world leaders were in Moscow for the occasion Since launching the Ukraine offensive in 2022, Putin has drawn parallels between the Soviet war effort and his own military campaign that has killed many thousands and seen Moscow occupy a fifth of its neighbour The whole country society and people support the participants
barrier against Nazism Russophobia and antiSemitism Moscow claims it launched its offensive to "de-Nazify" Ukraine narratives rejected by Kyiv, the West and independent experts At home Russia has banned criticism of its offensive and hundreds of thousands of Russians have fled their country Security was tight ahead of the parade, with Moscow fearing it could be targeted by Ukraine Snipers were positioned on a luxury shopping mall that runs alongside Red Square and mobile
meeting scheduled Asif told ARY News
Earlier today in a press conference held in New Delhi Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh stated that India remained committed to de-escalation, but only if Pakistan took reciprocal steps The briefing was held alongside Indian Army Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Colonel Qureshi confirmed that Pakistan s strikes had caused damage to equipment and injuries to personnel at five airbases Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur,
an act of war and subsequently sealed the Wagah crossing on its side The situation further deteriorated on May 6 and 7, with explosions reported in
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Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has paid a glowing tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces stating that Operation Bunyan-umMarsoos is the most successful military operation in world history
She said the operation has showcased Pakistan's defence capabilities and professional excellence to the global community Azma Bokhari emphasized that the Pakistan Army has once again proven itself to be among the world s most professional and capable armed forces “The achievements of our
armed forces will be written in golden letters, she remarked She further stated that India mistook Pakistan’s patience for weakness but the resolute and responsible leadership of Pakistan responded to Indian aggression with maturity and strength For the past four to five days, India has been attempting to escalate tensions through lies and propaganda, but the Pakistan Army silenced the enemy with a decisive response in just four hours she said Pakistan responded to India in broad daylight an act that reflects our confidence and transparency, she added “Alhamdulillah, all of
Pakistan s aircraft are safe, and our armed forces have successfully exposed the Indian military and its narrative within a matter of hours ” Azma Bokhari also lauded the Pakistani media saying it deserves recognition for upholding journalistic integrity and effectively countering Indian misinformation The same Indian media that had been spreading lies for five days is now acknowledging Pakistan’s superiority ” she said Concluding her statement she remarked that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi s war hysteria has backfired, and the world has now recognized India s aggressive ambitions and propaganda tactics
also highlighted the efforts of the UAE s visionary leadership, particularly President H H Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in promoting cooperation through various agreements and MoUs across diverse sectors Chairman Gilani extended his deep appreciation to Dr Altayer for hosting the meeting on short notice and reaffirmed the profound historical religious and cultural ties between Pakistan and the UAE He emphasized the deep commonalities between the two brotherly nations, underlining their shared stances in global fora and their people-to-people connections across generations Highlighting that diplomacy today is economy Gilani commended the UAE s critical economic partnership with Pakistan particularly in trade investment, and development assistance
in across India
Following the recent Pahalgam incident, Kashmiri journalist Hilal Mir was arrested by Indian authorities over a social media post In addition, the accounts of BBC Urdu, several Kashmir-based media portals and independent outlet Maktoob Media have been blocked
The PCI criticized these actions, noting that social media plat-
form X (formerly Twitter) failed to provide clear reasons for the bans violating basic principles of transparency and accountability The statement stressed that such measures unfairly target media organizations and individuals
Calling the bans arbitrary the PCI demanded their immediate reversal, emphasizing that such crackdowns run counter to the principles of press freedom and undermine public interest
“We strongly urge the government to act with transparency and allow journalists and media organisations to operate without restriction, the statement concluded
Celebrations in Rawalpindi as soon as news of Pak Army ’s counter-attacks on enemy heard
As soon as news of Pakistan Army’s counter-attacks on the enemy was heard celebrations were in full swing in Rawalpindi
Citizens came out on the streets and expressed their unwavering commitment to the Pakistan Army
The people decided to put aside fear and panic and stand by their protectors which was demonstrated in different areas of the city especially in the garrison zone
A large number of citizens gathered on the main highways and public places and raised slogans in favour of the Pakistan Army and expressed their love and trust in the Chief of Army Staff General Syed
Asim Munir Dozens of people waved the Pakistan Air Force flag near the Noor Khan Air Base and chanted slogans of “Long Live the Pakistan Air Force” while a large crowd of people came out on the streets in the Cantt area and an unprecedented demonstration of national unity was seen
There was great enthusiasm among the youth They termed the recent Operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos' of the Pakistan Army as an act that shattered India s pride
The youth expressed happiness over the attacks in which Indian military installations, including Pathankot Air Base, Brahmos Missile Depot, Adampur Air Base and Uri Supply Depot were successfully targeted
They said these installations were being used for attacks on Pakistani territories, the elimination of which was part of the strategy to effectively stop the enemy’s aggression
The citizens termed the destruction of India s latest S-400 air defence system as a manifestation of the professionalism and technological superiority of the Pakistani forces and appreciated the strategy of the military leadership They said they salute the courage sacrifices and professionalism of the Pakistan Army Slogans of Pakistan Zindabad and Pakistan Army Payandabad echoed throughout the city, which is a clear proof that the Pakistani nation stands by its forces in every difficult time
The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday urged India and Pakistan to immediately de-escalate rising military tensions and engage in direct dialogue following deadly cross-border strikes and clashes that have claimed dozens of lives We urge maximum restraint from
PAKISTAN ONLY RESPONDED TO UNPROVOKED INDIAN AGGRESSION IN SELF DEFENCE UNDER UN CHARTER: TARAR
A L Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that Pakistan was neither aggressor nor provocator it only responded to unprovoked Indian aggression in self-defence under the United Nations Charter
In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, he said Pakistan was a responsible country which had shown great restraint in the wake of Indian unprovoked attacks for past four days India targeted the civilian population in Pakistan and killed innocent people including women and children who had nothing to do with anything, Attaullah Tarar maintained Pakistan, he added, retaliated in accordance with the UN charter and it did not target any civilian population in India
We completely deny we refute the Indian allegations of targeting the civilian population We have not attacked any civilian population, Tarar said
He said Pakistan took action while exercising its right to defend itself, and it only targeted Indian military installations He said India itself targeted Sikhs holy city Amritsar to give impression that Pakistan had attacked that city
maintained He said Pahalgam attack was a security and intelligence failure as more than 700,000 Indian troops have been deployed in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir(IIOJK) Local Muslim population has been subjugated by the Indian occupation forces he said Tarar said India had attacked Pakistan to which it had responded, though Islamabad showed all possible restraint during past few days India continued attacking civilian population and tried to target Pakistan's defense installations and Pakistan had to respond in self-defence To a question about steps for
World communit y hails ceasefire decision between Pakistan and India
We in Pakistan protest and serve their religious site in Nankana Sahib, Panja Sahib and Kartarpur, he stated To a question, he said that Pahalgam was located more than two hundred kilometers from the
that Pakistan has neither forgotten nor will ever forget the sacrifice of these innocent children who were martyred during cross-border attacks by Indian forces earlier this week
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UN S ecretar y General welcomes India, Pakistan ceasefire announcement
said, We are monitoring but we welcome all efforts to de-escalate the conflict ” The US-brokered ceasefire came hours after India and Pakistan attacked each other s military facilities dangerously escalating the ongoing conflict Meanwhile, Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti in a video welcomed the ceasefire and said
S TA F F R E P O R T
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) highly praised the brave armed forces particularly the Pakistan Air Force backed by a resolute nation for their befitting and decisive response that brought rogue India to its knees PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram, in a sharply-worded statement on Saturday said that RSS-driven India behaving like a wild elephant and testing Pakistan s patience and resolve was ultimately reduced to a trembling kitten He stated that Pakistan s armed forces taught this vampire', Narendra Modi, the lesson of a lifetime
Waqas stated that the warmongering Modi remained hellbent on plunging the entire region into the flames of war However, the nation s unity, firm stance, and iron-fisted response left the Butcher of Gujarat shellshocked crushing cowardly India s arrogance into dust He asserted that Modi got nothing but
humiliation and disgrace He added that the bloodthirsty monster quickly began acting like an obedient child, begging the world for a ceasefire
Waqas highly praised the armed forces particularly the Pakistan Air Force for their swift decisive, and powerful response to belligerent Indian aggression He affirmed that the entire Pakistani nation stands united and will always resolutely support its military in the face of any threat
He highly lauded PTI s social media warriors for decisively defeating India s war-mongering online activists in the ongoing fifth-generation warfare over the past three days
He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had contacted PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar to discuss the soaring tensions with India and brief him on Pakistan s response to the aggressor
PTI CIS stated that during the phone call the PTI Chairman reaffirmed his party s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country s sovereignty and national
dignity During the interaction he stated that the PTI Chairman also reiterated his party s demand for the immediate release of unlawfully incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan in order to send a strong message to belligerent India and the Butcher of Gujarat
He added, PTI expresses deep sorrow and profound grief over the martyrdom of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf and other innocent civilians and has directed its leaders and office-bearers to visit the families of the martyrs to offer condolences and lay floral wreaths at their graves in a solemn tribute Waqas declared that Pakistan s heroic Air Force has demonstrated undeniable dominance across all domains in crushing India s aggression He paid tribute to the nation s gallant defenders stating: These lionhearted warriors have cemented Pakistan s invincibility with their sacred blood - their sacrifice has etched eternal glory in our nation's history '" Waqas emphasized that the government should revisit its approach towards PTI immediately halt its vindictive and coercive policies, and release all political prisoners including Imran Khan, Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi Dr Yasmin Rashid Senator Ejaz Chaudhary Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed Umer Sarfaraz Cheema and all PTI workers without delay
