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Mint
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Pakistan's BIG admission: India's strike on air bases forced us to request ceasefire, says Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
Pakistan's deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar admitted that it was Islamabad that requested a ceasefire after two of their key air bases were hit by India. While speaking on a TV news show, Dar said that India struck Nur Khan and Shorkot air bases in Rawalpindi and Punjab province as part of Operation Sindoor. In the video which is now going viral on social media, Dar can be heard saying, "Unfortunately, India once again launched missile strikes at 2:30 am. They attacked the Nur Khan Air Base and Shorkot Air Base. Within 45 minutes, Saudi Prince Faisal called me. He said he had just learnt about my conversation with (US Secretary of State) Marco Rubio. He asked if he was authorised to talk to (India's External Affairs Minister) S Jaishankar and convey that we are ready if they (India) stop. I said yes, brother, you can. He then called me back, saying he had conveyed the same to Jaishankar.' India carried out precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor' on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. India strongly responded to the Pakistani attempts by inflicting heavy damage to a number of key Pakistani military installations, including air bases, air defence systems, command and control centres and radar sites. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on May 10 announced that India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. On June 4, Dar said that the chance of revival of an armed conflict between Pakistan and India is remote but warned of a befitting response in case of any such development. According to a PTI report, Dar's comment came while responding to a question during his press conference giving details of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent visit to Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and to thank the respective leadership for support during the last month's conflict with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. When asked about a possible new round of fighting, Ishaq Dar said that he could not predict the future but the chances of any such possibility are slim. 'The ceasefire is holding and all steps regarding withdrawal of troops have been implemented by the two sides in letter and spirit. So there is no chance (of new war) in my opinion,' he said. 'However, we will give a befitting reply if India resorts to armed conflict.' He said Pakistan was ready for dialogue with India, but not desperate for it, adding that Pakistan seeks a composite dialogue that includes terrorism as well as other issues, including Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the report said. The minister reiterated the offer for a neutral probe into the Pahalgam incident, which led to the recent escalation between Pakistan and India. Dar claimed while Pakistan's kinetic action has been appreciated, its diplomatic efforts have also earned international recognition. The minister also appreciated the role played by the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Iran and other countries during the conflict and bringing peace.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India's strike on air bases forced Pakistan to request ceasefire, Deputy PM Ishaq Dar admits
In a rare and open admission, Pakistan's deputy prime minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed that it was Islamabad that requested a ceasefire after two of their key air bases were hit by India. While speaking on a television news show, Dar clearly stated that India struck Nur Khan and Shorkot air bases in Rawalpindi and Punjab province as part of Operation Sindoor, which was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. "Unfortunately, India once again launched missile strikes at 2:30 AM. They attacked the Nur Khan Air Base and Shorkot Air Base. Within 45 minutes, Saudi Prince Faisal called me. He said he had just learnt about my conversation with (US Secretary of State) Marco Rubio. He asked if he was authorised to talk to (India's External Affairs Minister) S Jaishankar and convey that we are ready if they (India) stop. I said yes, brother, you can. He then called me back, saying he had conveyed the same to Jaishankar," Dar can be heard saying in a now-viral video. Earlier, Islamabad admitted that its jet indeed suffered damage due to the Indian armed forces' attack. Addressing a press conference, Pakistan Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry claimed that 'only one aircraft' of Pakistan suffered 'minor damage', without providing details about the aircraft, reported PTI. However, an Indian Air Force officer, Air Marshal AK Bharti, director general of air operations, said on Sunday that India shot down a few high-tech fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force during Operation Sindoor. He indicated that there were combat losses on the Indian side, too, but the fighter pilots were back home. About two weeks after the April 22 terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
News18
03-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Admits Wider Damage From India's Operation Sindoor, Dossier Reveals 8 More Targets
India's 'Operation Sindoor' caused more damage to Pakistan than initially revealed, impacting eight additional locations, a Pakistan dossier has revealed. Pakistan has admitted it suffered more damage than it earlier acknowledged, during India's 'Operation Sindoor' on the intervening night of May 6 and 7. According to a confidential Pakistani dossier on its internal military Operation 'Bunyan un Marsoos', at least eight more of its locations suffered damage in the Indian strikes. A map in the dossier shows Indian strikes in Pakistan damaged structures in Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad in Sindh, Gujrat in Punjab, Gujranwala, Bhawalnagar, Attock, and Chor, on the intervening night of May 9 and 10. The mentioned eight locations were not mentioned by the Indian Armed Forces during the press briefings held after the May 7 counteroffensive. Another map revealed locations struck by India on the intervening night of May 7 and 8. On May 10, nearly three days after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Shehbaz Sharif-led country extended a call for a ceasefire to India. A couple of days after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, satellite images captured by Maxar Technologies revealed significant damage to four air bases in Pakistan – Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, PAF Base Mushaf in Sargodha, Bholari Air Base, and PAF Base Shahbaz in Jacobabad. More than 100 terrorists, taking shelter in Pakistan, were also killed in the Indian operation. The operation was launched to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which was later claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba. The attack resulted in the killing of 26 tourists. Survivors later said the terrorists had asked them about their faith, and shot dead those who said they were non-Muslims. The terrorists also asked the tourists to recite a ' Kalma ' (an Islamic phrase) to confirm if they were non-Muslims, before shooting them point-blank. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Op Sindoor: Before-after satellite images show massive damage to Pak bases after Indian air strikes
Recent satellite imagery released by Maxar Technologies has revealed extensive damage to four key Pakistani air bases following India's precision strike operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025. The satellite photos, dated between April 25 and May 11, show visible structural damage at Nur Khan Air Base (Rawalpindi), PAF Base Mushaf (Sargodha), Bholari Air Base, and PAF Base Shahbaz (Jacobabad). At Nur Khan Air Base, images from April 25 and May 10 reveal damaged facilities, suggesting a direct strike. At Mushaf Base, photos taken between April 30 and May 10 show significant damage to the runway and nearby structures. Bholari Air Base sustained similar precision damage, with satellite shots from April 27 and May 11 revealing hits on the runway and at least one building. Shahbaz Base also shows visible damage to a structure when comparing April 30 and May 11 images. Show more Show less
News18
09-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'India Making Only Custom Match Attacks': Govt Sources On Retaliatory Strikes Against Pakistan
Last Updated: India launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan overnight, striking three key military air bases in Rawalpindi, Shorkot and Chakwal areas in an effective response. India launched retaliatory strikes on several Pakistani cities in the wee hours of Saturday, striking three military airbases, after Pakistan made several attempts to attack Indian Army bases and civilian areas, top government sources told CNN-News18. Multiple blasts were heard in Islamabad, Lahore and Rawalpindi, as the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, the Rafiqi Air Base in Shorkot, and the Murid Air Base in Chakwal came under attack. Indian drones also struck Pakistani posts in Sialkot and Narowal and the Serena Hotel near the Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad, according to defence sources. According to government sources, India is making only custom match attacks, designed to match the threat posed by Pakistani attacks. 'Terror dens were attacked for the crime done by terror groups by killing innocent Indians. We didn't attack Pakistan military installations or civilian areas," sources told CNN-News18. 'Pakistan's attempts since yesterday were criminal acts. They tried multiple attacks on Indian army bases. They also attacked Indian civilian areas. Their crime list is very big. India is making only custom match attacks," they added. India launched retaliatory strikes just hours after Pakistan carried out a new wave of drone attacks targeting 26 locations across the country on Friday, amid growing tensions between the two neighbours. According to sources, Indian forces also intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Pakistan. Three people from a family were injured in Punjab's Ferozpur after debris from a Pakistani drone fell on a house in a residential area. The victims were rushed to a private hospital. This came a day after India shot down around 300-400 drones launched by Pakistan at 36 locations in the northern and western parts of the country. In response, Indian drones had swarmed Islamabad and Lahore, while its forces shot down an F-16 fighter jet in Rajasthan. Tensions between the two neighbours soared after the Indian armed forces conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7, in response to the April 22 attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. First Published: May 10, 2025, 04:35 IST
