MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is holding a press conference alongside Director General Public Relations (DGPR) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Operations Rear Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz.
Addressing the international media, the military spokesperson said that India is killing innocent people for political objectives.
Answering a question regarding any military casualties, the DG ISPR has said that not a single Pakistani soldier has been martyred in combat so far amid the recent escalation with India. “There are injuries, but not any martyrdom on our side,” the DG ISPR said.
Further confirming the civilian casualties, the military spokesperson stated that, so far, 33 civilians have been martyred and 62 others injured as a result of Indian aggression.
“That’s the cost we have paid,” the military general told international media. “Every drop of blood is in the conscience of the armed forces, the people, and the state of Pakistan.”
He said that India was frustrated over the downing of a French-manufactured modern Rafale fighter jet by Pakistan.
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India, Pakistan military officials to hold ceasefire talks today
Later on Monday, senior Indian and Pakistani military officials are scheduled to meet to go over the specifics of the ceasefire that was reached on Saturday.
According to reports, India has already violated the ceasefire by conducting shelling along the LoC.
Kashmir issue ‘central to the dispute between Pakistan and India’: DG ISPR
DG ISPR Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that the issue of Kashmir remains central to the dispute between India and Pakistan.
Addressing the press conference, he said unless the issue is resolved according to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the will of Kashmiri people, the region will not see lasting peace.
“The problem is that India continues to tag this external problem as an internal issue. It’s an external problem involving Pakistan, India and the people of Kashmir. This conflict has once again put Kashmir as a flashpoint and needs to be resolved,” Lt Gen Chaudhry said.
He further said that Kashmir is an internationally recognised dispute and India is trying to dub it as an internal issue by changing demography [and] the legal status of the region in violation of UNSC resolutions and international commitments India has made.
“You are seeing what’s happening after Pahalgam,” DG ISPR posed a question adding, “People’s homes are being demolished, people are being taken into custody in the thousands.
Addressing India indirectly, the DG ISPR said, “It’s an international issue, talk it out and find a solution which satisfies the will of the people.”
Pakistan Armed Forces have delivered their promise to the nation: DG ISPR
DG ISPR has said in his latest press conference that the armed forces have successfully delivered their promise to the nation.
Speaking at the press briefing, DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the purpose of the media talk was to inform the nation about the execution and outcome of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a military response to Indian aggression that began on the night of May 6 and 7, leading to the tragic loss of civilian lives, including women and children.
He thanked the political parties for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Pakistan Army during the rough times.
During the press conference, the Director General of ISPR praised the people of Pakistan for their unwavering support during challenging times. He said the armed forces deeply valued the nation’s courage, unity, and prayers, which acted as a powerful source of strength.
He especially highlighted the vital role played by Pakistan’s youth, referring to them as “frontline cyber warriors” who actively defended the country’s narrative in the digital space.
The military also extended thanks to the Pakistani media for its strong stand against India’s propaganda and efforts to spread misinformation.
In addition, the armed forces expressed sincere gratitude to the political leadership across all parties, regardless of affiliation, for showing unity and consistent support for the military and the defence of Pakistan’s sovereignty.
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry further stated that the Pakistan armed forces’ response to Indian aggression was a “textbook example” of joint coordination among the army, navy, and air force, showcasing their high level of operational skill.
He explained that Pakistan’s response was made possible through real-time intelligence, advanced network-centric warfare systems, and smooth coordination across multiple domains: air, land, sea, and cyberspace.
The DG ISPR said this joint effort enabled precise targeting, powerful firepower, and fast-paced operations.
He added that the Pakistan Army used long-range, precision-guided missiles; Fateh-1 and Fateh-2, while the Pakistan Air Force deployed advanced long-range and precision-guided weapons. Long-range artillery units also played a key role in the overall strike capability.
During the media briefing, DG ISPR also stated that a total of 26 military targets were struck, including locations used to launch attacks on Pakistani civilians and those involved in supporting terrorism within Pakistan.
He said that under Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, Pakistan’s military response focused on a range of high-value targets in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and mainland India.
Key targets included Indian Air Force and aviation bases located in Suratgarh, Sirsa, Poonch, Naliya, Adampur, Bhatinda, Barnala, Halwara, Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Udhampur, Mamoon, Ambala, and Pathankot, all of which suffered significant damage.
Other important sites hit were BrahMos missile storage facilities in Fayaz and Nagrota, which had earlier been linked to missile attacks on Pakistan. The Pakistan Air Force also successfully neutralised S-400 missile systems positioned at Adampur and Poonch.
Military supply and support locations, such as the Field Supply Depot in Uri and a radar installation in Poonch, were also targeted.
DG ISPR further noted that command and control centres, the 10th Brigade and 80 Brigade located at KG Top and Nowshera, were destroyed. These were directly involved in planning attacks that resulted in the deaths of Pakistani children.
Additionally, intelligence fusion centres and operational units in Rajouri and Nowshera, which were supporting and training proxy groups involved in terrorism inside Pakistan, were also eliminated. He also denied having any Indian pilot in custody.
He added that several military positions along the Line of Control (LoC), responsible for unprovoked shelling on Azad Jammu and Kashmir, were hit with precision, causing heavy damage. Following the strikes, some of the affected Indian units reportedly raised white flags and appealed for restraint.
Responding to a question during the press conference, DG ISPR refuted the Indian military’s claims that Pakistan requested a ceasefire.
“Let me put it on record that Pakistan never requested for a ceasefire,” he said.
According to Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz, the Pakistan Navy protected the nation’s sea borders by preventing an Indian vessel 400 nautical miles away from approaching Pakistani territorial seas.
Speaking at a joint news conference with PAF Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mehmood and DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the vice admiral claimed the enemy stopped moving after seeing the Navy’s preparedness.
“Losses are part of combat,” says Indian military, avoiding details
The Indian Air Force acknowledged on May 11, Sunday, that “losses are an inherent part of combat” but declined to provide specifics regarding recent clashes with Pakistan.
Instead, it confirmed that all its pilots had safely returned, avoiding details. The statement came in response to queries about possible aircraft losses during the skirmishes.
Earlier, a Pakistani military spokesperson claimed that five Indian jets had been shot down during the engagement, an assertion India has not officially verified.
Flight operations between Pakistan, UAE resume
Flight operation between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed after a temporary suspension, with flights now operating from major UAE airports to several cities in Pakistan.
UAE aviation officials confirmed that flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to Pakistan are back in service. Dubai Airport has restarted flights to major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot, Islamabad, and Peshawar.
The first flight to Islamabad is scheduled for May 12, and flights to Peshawar will begin on May 13.
Pakistan launches’ retaliatory action against India: Security sources
Pakistan has launched a counter-offensive against Indian aggression, security sources say. According to security sources, Pakistan is currently conducting a counterattack against India.
According to security sources, a full response is being given to India. DG ISPR had asked India to wait for a response, which was started immediately.
Pakistan is targeting various locations in India. The people of Pakistan are praying for the Pakistan Army and are on the streets after India’s cowardly attacks. May Allah Almighty grant victory to the Pakistan Army against the enemy.
Pakistan closes its airspace till noon today
Amid the recent attack on Pakistan’s three major airbases, the government of Pakistan has decided to close its airspace for all types of flights from 3:15 am to noon.
A statement from the PAA spokesperson said the airspace has been closed for all flights. The public is requested to keep in touch with their relevant airport administrations to get further information about the postponed flights.
Now, Just Wait for Our Response: DG ISPR
In a recent press conference, the DG Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) has warned India that Pakistan will give a befitting reply to India’s increasing aggression.
During the press conference, the DG ISPR stated that the air defence system successfully intercepted missile attacks launched by India.
Pakistan has electronic evidence confirming the strikes, said Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
The military spokesperson warned that Pakistan would not be intimidated by India’s aggression and deceit. The DG ISPR additionally warned India with a strong message stating, ‘Now just wait for our response, Pakistan Zindabad’
India has fired missiles on Pakistan Airbases, all our assets are safe: DG ISPR
In a late-night presser, the DG Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that India tried to attack the Air Bases of Pakistan, but fortunately, with Pakistan Army’s swift response, the attack was foiled.
The Indian forces tried to attack major air bases of Pakistan, including the Noor Khan Airbase, also known as Chaklala Airbase, Mureed, and Shorkot Air Base.
The missile sent by the Indian forces could not reach its target and was foiled beforehand. Additionally, all of the Pakistan Airbases are safe and untouched, DG ISPR added.
India used an air-to-ground missile to target the Pakistan Airbases, but it missed the target and hit the nearby road, which caused a loud explosion.
6 ballistic missiles fired by India targeting Adampur, Amritsar in Indian: DG ISPR
In a recent press conference, the DG Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) stated that India itself has fired “six ballistic missiles from Adampur“, one targeting “their general area of Adampur and five have targeted the Indian Punjab general area of Amritsar“.
Adampur is a town in the Jalandhar district of Indian Punjab.
India is targeting its population through its schemes, targeting Sikhs in Indian Punjab. All our sympathies are with Sikhs and minorities who are falling victim to India’s internal conspiracies, DG ISPR added.
“This is a shocking development and provocation of the highest order, where India has now started firing ballistic missiles at its population, which doesn’t make any sort of sense. This is an act bereft of sanity.”
Saudi Arabia calls for a peaceful resolution of Pakistan-India tensions
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday hosted Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Adel Al-Jubeir, on a day–long official visit to Pakistan at the PM House.
The Saudi Minister reaffirmed that his country‘s shared concern for South Asia, reaffirming its call for de-escalation alongside a peaceful resolution of all outstanding disputes between Pakistan and India, as per international law and the UN Security Council‘s relevant resolutions.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed happiness at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia brotherly relations and thanked the Saudi government for undertaking sustained, steadfast, and unwavering support of Pakistan, irrespective of the harsh conditions.
While discussing the prevailing situation, the Prime Minister condemned India‘s missile and drone strikes against Pakistan, which have martyred innocent civilians, including women and children.
He stressed that India’s unprovoked and unjustified acts of aggression had violated Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and seriously endangered regional peace and stability.
Security sources have dismissed Indian media reports claiming that Pakistan launched attacks on Indian cities last night, terming them “entirely false and baseless.”
According to sources, Indian media aired fabricated stories suggesting Pakistani strikes on multiple cities, including Amritsar and Srinagar. “Not a single attack was carried out by Pakistan on any Indian city,” they clarified.
Security officials said that four projectiles were launched from Indian territory, with three landing in Amritsar. “There is no evidence provided by India to support its accusations against Pakistan,” they noted.
“India is attempting to mislead its public through a campaign of misinformation,” they said.
‘India running terrorist camps’
The DG ISPR stated that New Delhi was involved in terror financing and was sponsoring cross-border terrorism. He said terrorist camps were running in India, adding that they were confessing that they were sponsoring terrorists in Balochistan.
“India is involved in terrorism not only in Pakistan but also in Canada,” he added.
The military spokesperson said that New Delhi was supporting different terrorist groups in Pakistan, including “Fitna al Khawarij” — a term widely used for the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
“The time has come to question the Indian government,” he added.
The DG ISPR further said that one of the objectives of the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent Indian actions is to divert Pakistan’s armed forces and security agencies’ attention from anti-terror operations in the country.
“Government of Pakistan, its armed forces and security forces are daily tightening the noose around India-sponsored terrorism. One of the objectives is to distract and divert the security agencies and armed forces from these counter-terrorist operations,” he added.
Saudi Minister arrives in Islamabad amid regional tensions
The Saudi envoy is expected to discuss the current security situation in the region.
His arrival comes shortly after concluding a visit to India, underscoring Riyadh’s active engagement in defusing hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Indian forces deliberately attacking civilian population: DG ISPR
In an interview with TRT World, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) strongly condemned India’s recent actions, accusing New Delhi of targeting civilians and spreading false narratives against Pakistan.
“India bombed a mosque and deliberately targeted women and children,” the DG ISPR stated, calling the attack a clear violation of human rights and international law.
He criticised India for making repeated allegations without any evidence, urging that “this pattern of baseless accusations must come to an end.” Such unfounded claims, he warned, only serve to heighten regional tensions.
The DG ISPR revealed that Pakistan had proposed an independent and impartial investigation into the recent incidents, but India rejected the offer. “We suggested a fair and neutral probe, but India refused,” he said.
He went on to confirm that India had launched strikes on six different locations inside Pakistan, resulting in the martyrdom of several civilians.
“India routinely blames Pakistan for terrorism to gain political advantage,” he added, highlighting a pattern of narrative manipulation by Indian authorities.
Pakistan in close contact with allies amid regional tensions: Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dismissed claims that Pakistan is not actively engaging with its allies over the current tensions with India. Addressing the National Assembly, he said several friendly nations, including China, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan, are standing firmly by Pakistan.
“There is no country we needed to reach out to that we haven’t,” Asif assured. He added that Pakistan has maintained active engagement with Gulf states, and pointed out that Iran’s foreign minister had visited Pakistan just two days ago.
Taking a jab at India, the defence minister said, “Even India’s closest allies are not standing with it in this situation,” suggesting that Pakistan currently enjoys a more favourable diplomatic position.
He noted that only a few countries have expressed limited support for India, while most of the international community remains neutral.
Pakistan says India has brought nuclear-armed countries closer to war
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesman said that India was to blame for bringing the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to war.
Addressing a press briefing in Islamabad, FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, “It is most unfortunate that India’s reckless conduct has brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict.” “India’s jingoism and war hysteria should be a source of serious concern for the world.”
Shafqat urged the international community to hold India accountable for its irresponsible, unlawful, and belligerent conduct.
UK offers condolences for Pakistani civilians killed in Indian attacks
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, briefed the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Rt. Hon. David Lammy on Pakistan-India tensions.
While conversing, FM Dar conveyed the growing tension in the region as a result of India’s illegal and unprovoked attack on several Pakistani cities that led to the martyrdom of more innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.
Dar highlighted Pakistan’s restraint amid such violations of international law and the UN Charter, which pose a threat to regional peace. He reconfirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territory.
In turn, UK Foreign Secretary Lammy had expressed deep concerns about the situation and conveyed condolences for the civilian deaths due to Indian aggression. He touched on the urgent necessity for restraint and de-escalation from both sides to avoid any further deterioration.
Pakistan Army shoots down 77 Indian drones so far, say security sources
Pakistani security forces have so far shot down a total of 77 Indian drones, according to security sources.
By the evening of May 8, 29 Indian drones had already been destroyed. Since last night until today, another 48 drones have been taken down.
Security sources say the Pakistan Army is giving a strong and effective response to the continued Indian aggression.
DC Islamabad dismisses nighttime blackout rumours
The Islamabad District Administration has vehemently refuted rumours that nighttime power outages are planned.
These are unfounded rumours. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad stated that no such directives had been sent.
The administration stated in an official statement that mosques have not issued any announcements telling locals to turn off their lights at home.
5 killed, 7 injured in Indian shelling along LoC, state media
Indian attack on residential settlements along the Line of Control (LoC) has resulted in five civilian deaths and seven injuries, according to state television PTV.
Pakistan downs 6 more Indian drones, reports state media
PTV reported on Thursday that Pakistan has destroyed six additional Indian drones in the Punjab province.
The drones were shot down in the districts of Vehari, Pakpattan, and Okara, according to security sources. Four drones were destroyed in the Okara district, one in Vehari, and another in Pakpattan.
With this most recent strike, Pakistan’s defence forces have now destroyed 35 Indian drones, according to PTV.
Flight operations resume in Lahore, Karachi
Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport resumed early Friday morning following a temporary suspension.
Aviation sources report that flight operations in Lahore’s airspace, which were halted early Thursday morning, have now been fully restored.
The first flight to land, a private airline arriving from Lahore at 2:01 AM, marked the official reopening of air traffic.
British Council cancels exams in Lahore
The British Council has announced the cancellation of all scheduled afternoon exams in Lahore for Thursday, May 8, citing the ongoing security situation.
“GCE, IGCSE, IELTS, and University of London exams planned for the PM session across all Lahore venues have been called off in coordination with the relevant examination boards,” the British Council said in an official statement.
“This decision has been made to prioritise the safety & security of candidates,” the statement read.
More drones down in Rawalpindi
Pakistani forces shot down an Indian drone in Rawalpindi’s Food Street, where it crashed into a tree and sparked a fire. One person has been severely injured.
Another Indian drone was shot down at Sadar, Rawalpindi, according to the latest updates. Three more drones have been intercepted at Walton.
Pakistan neutralises 12 Indian drones
Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, addressing the media, confirmed that 12 Indian drones were shot down in various parts of the country.
Drones were neutralised in Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Miano, Karachi, Chhor, Rawalpindi, and Attock.
According to the DG ISPR, one drone crashed near Lahore, while others were taken down close to Rawalpindi, Chakwal, and Karachi.
Four Pakistan Army men sustained injuries in Lahore as a result of a drone attack, while one civilian was martyred in Miano, Sindh.
Trump urges Pakistan, India to ‘stop’ clashes
US President Donald Trump called on Wednesday for Pakistan and India to stop their fighting, the worst violence between the nuclear-armed countries in two decades.
“I want to see them stop,” Trump said at the White House, adding: “We get along with both countries very well, good relationships with both, and I want to see it stop. And if I can do anything to help, I will be there.”
When asked about his position on the evolving situation between the two South Asian neighbours, Trump asserted that it was “terrible”.
“My position is, I get along with both, I know both very well, and I want to see them work it out, I want to see them stop. And hopefully they can stop now, they’ve gone tit-for-tat, so hopefully they can stop now,” Trump said during a White House event.
Breaking: US President Donald Trump wants India, Pakistan to “stop” after doing “tit for tat”; offers “help” pic.twitter.com/WejS8viaZG
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) May 7, 2025
’31 civilians martyred so far’
At least 31 civilians were martyred and 57 injured as India targets six locations inside Pakistan on the night of May 6 and 7, DG ISPR Lt Gen Sharif Chaudhry said in a recent press conference on late Wednesday.
He said a major reason for the increase in casualties was India’s continued unprovoked firing on the Line of Control and ceasefire violations.
Furthermore, the military’s spokesperson condemned India’s recent strikes, terming it a “cowardly attack” that targeted innocent civilians under the cover of darkness. “Our enemy is so cowardly that instead of confronting our military forces head-on, it attacks unarmed civilians and populated areas in the darkness.”
He added that any condemnation of India’s strikes of May 6 and 7 is not enough. “It exposed India’s disgusting face, showing that our enemy is so weak and scared that, like cowards, it targets civilians and population centres in the darkness of night instead of fighting the equivalent army in front of it.”
He added that such actions highlight India’s desperation and its shift from supporting proxy elements to direct acts of aggression. “When we made life difficult for terrorist proxies, India resorted to using its own military to carry out acts of terror,” he said.
Criticising the overnight attacks, the DG ISPR has questioned which terrorists were killed by targeting civilians and population centres.
“Showing visuals of those impacted by the attacks, including children, the DG ISPR questioned, “Are these the terrorists whom India targeted on the night of May 6 and 7? You can expect this from India.”
“Targeting innocent citizens and children — if that’s not terrorism, then what is?” he added.
PAF downs another Indian fighter jet
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets downed another Indian warplane, the third in hours after they launched a retaliatory action against the enemy.
According to sources, Pakistani pilots showcased their prowess and hit three Indian fighter planes in a retaliatory action.
Five Indian aircraft, including three Rafales, one MiG-29, one SU-30 fighter jet, and one combat drone were shot down in retaliation by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
Sources said that the latest Indian Rafale jet was downed 17 nautical miles southwest of Awantipora.
PM calls NSC meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned what he called cowardly attacks by India on six locations inside Pakistan, vowing that the country has every right to respond with full force.
The prime minister has also summoned a meeting of the National Security Committee in Islamabad to review the situation.
The NSC meeting has been scheduled for 10 o’clock this morning, according to the Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
“The enemy has once again shown its deceitful nature,” the premier said, adding that Pakistan reserves the right to give a powerful reply to Indian aggression.
He asserted that both the nation and the armed forces know well how to confront and defeat the enemy.
Pakistan gives a strong retaliatory response
Security forces said that the Pakistan Air Force had shot down two enemy aircraft. “All Pakistani Air Force aircraft are safe,” sources added.
“Pakistani forces are giving a befitting reply to Indian aggression.”
British media reported that Sky News said Pakistan has shot down an Indian Rafale fighter jet.
Furthermore, in retaliatory strikes, the Pakistan Army destroyed an Indian brigade headquarters, according to security sources.
A missile strike by Pakistani forces also wiped out an enemy post in the Dudhniyal sector along the Line of Control (LoC), the sources added.
Pakistan’s Air Force and armed forces took down five Indian aircraft, including three Rafales, one MiG-29, one SU-30 fighter jet, and one combat drone were shot down in retaliation.
In response to India’s cowardly attack Pakistan Army shoots down another Indian drone
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian Army drone in Kotli sector, security sources say Indian Army was trying to infiltrate through drones, security sources say
Earlier, an Indian drone was also shot down in the Barnala and Shakargarh sectors, security sources said.
Pakistan Army is busy giving a full response to every aggression of the enemy, security sources say
Indian Army displays the white flag again at Sanghar post; earlier surrenders were reported at Leepa, Chora Complex, and Chakothi sectors.
DG ISPR confirmed during a press briefing that 12 Indian drones were shot down across different regions of Pakistan.
The drones were intercepted in cities including Lahore, Gujranwala, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Miano, Karachi, Chhor, Rawalpindi, and Attock.
According to the DG ISPR, one drone crashed near Lahore, while others were brought down near Rawalpindi, Chakwal, and Karachi.
Lieutenant General Chaudhry added that Pakistan’s armed forces remain on high alert and accused India of targeting mosques and civilians during the recent escalation.
Trump calls Indian attack ‘shameless’
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday afternoon that the recent Indian strikes against targets in Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir were a “shame.”
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had just heard about the intensification of hostilities that had occurred in recent hours.
Trump hoped that the fighting between India and Pakistan would end “very quickly”.
26 martyred, 46 injured in Indian attack
According to DG ISPR, Indian forces carried out attacks at six separate locations, targeting civilian areas and places of worship under the cover of darkness. As a result, 26 civilians lost their lives and 46 others were injured.
DG ISPR Gen Sharif told a local TV channel that 24 impacts were reported at six places, including mosques, and reported deaths and injuries. The Indian munitions also caused damage to the neighbouring residential structures.
Last night, India fired missiles from its airspace at at least six areas in Pakistan, including Bahawalpur, Muzaffarabad, Muridke, and Kotli.
Among the tragic incidents was a missile strike on the Masjid, where 13 people were martyred, including two young girls aged two and three, seven women, and four men.
Addressing the media, DG ISPR said that cowardly India launched air strikes from the air at three places, including Subhanullah mosque in Bahawalpur’s Ahmedpur Sharqia in South Punjab, and Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir.
In Muzaffarabad, a strike near another mosque, Masjid Bilal, claimed the lives of three civilians, including two young girls and a boy. In Kotli’s Masjid Abbas, a 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy were killed, along with injuries to a mother and daughter.
A mosque in Muridke was also struck, resulting in three male martyrs and one injured. In Sialkot, while there was material loss, no casualties were reported.
From midnight until the time of the press conference, five more civilians, including a five-year-old child, were martyred in continued firing.
DG ISPR highlighted that targeting mosques and worship sites reveals the extremist ideology growing under the Modi government, one that openly endangers minorities and violates international norms.
7-year-old Irtaza Abbass, son of Lt. Col. Zaheer, was also martyred in Indian shelling on the night of May 6–7, security sources said.
Officials called it an unprovoked and cowardly attack targeting civilians.
DG ISPR reported that four Pakistan Army personnel were injured in the drone attack in Lahore, and one civilian lost their life in Miano, Sindh.
India targets Pakistan
Speaking to a TV channel at around 1:06 am, DG ISPR said that some time ago from now, the cowardly enemy India launched air strikes from the air at three places, including Subhanullah mosque in Bahawalpur’s Ahmedpur Sharqia in South Punjab, and Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir.
“All of our air force jets are airborne. This cowardly and shameful attack was carried out from within India’s airspace. They were never allowed to come and intrude into the Pakistan airspace.”
“Let me say it unequivocally… Pakistan will respond to this at a time and place of its own choosing. This heinous provocation will not go unanswered.”
DG ISPR concluded the press conference with slogans of Pakistan Zindabad, he also added, “Finally, I want to make it clear that Pakistan only retaliated in self-defence, India attacked our sovereignty and killed our citizens. We have the right to respond at the place and time of our own choice.”
