Pak-India Tensions: Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos 2025

The military operations chiefs (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan will discuss on Monday the next steps for the nuclear-armed neighbours after a ceasefire returns calm to the border, following their fiercest fighting in nearly three decades.

There were no reports of explosions or projectiles overnight, after some initial ceasefire violations, with the Indian Army saying Sunday was the first peaceful night in recent days along the border, although some schools remain closed.

Saturday’s ceasefire in the Himalayan region, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, followed four days of intense firing and diplomacy and pressure from Washington.

India requested ceasefire: DG ISPR

He made this statement while sharing detailed insights into the successful execution of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

DG ISPR in a joint press briefing alongside Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz of the Pakistan Navy (PN) stated that “the desire for de-escalation came from the Indian side, not from us.”

“Pakistan made no such request for a ceasefire. The initiative came solely from India.”

Pakistan used GPS technology to target Indian drones: PAF

Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan successfully used GPS jamming technology to bring down Indian drones that were attempting to hit civilian areas in the country.

He shared this information during a joint press conference held with DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry and Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz of the Pakistan Navy.

According to Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb, the drones were intercepted before they could do any damage, thanks to strong radar surveillance and a quick response from Pakistan’s defence systems.

Pak Navy maintained high alert after India’s false flag operation: Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz confirmed that the Pakistan Navy was fully prepared and on high alert after India carried out a false flag operation.

Speaking during a joint press briefing with DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry and Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Vice Admiral Rab Nawaz said the Navy took immediate steps to stay ready for any action.

Nation observes ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ over ‘Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ success

The Pakistani nation is observing ‘Youm-e-Tashakkur’ today (Sunday) over success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

The day is being observed to mark the successful retaliatory strikes of the Pakistan armed forces inside India following unprovoked aggression.

Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced to observe “Youm-e-Tashakkur” across the country today [Sunday] for giving a befitting response to Indian aggression and the success of “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos”.

India sought ceasefire, not Pakistan, confirms DG ISPR

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry has firmly clarified that Pakistan never requested a ceasefire during the recent military tensions with India. He made this statement while sharing detailed insights into the successful execution of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

“Pakistan made no such request for a ceasefire. The initiative came solely from India.”

Dispelling rumours circulating in certain circles, DG ISPR also stated unequivocally, “There is no Indian pilot in our custody.” He noted that during Indian attacks, some infrastructure was damaged and one aircraft suffered minor impairment.

“The aircraft will be operational again soon,” he assured, lauding the professional response of Pakistan’s forces.

Trump offers mediation on Kashmir, promises to increase trade with India, Pakistan

US President Donald Trump said late Saturday he would increase trade “substantially” with India and Pakistan.

“I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great Nations,” he posted on TruthSocial after the rivals agreed to a ceasefire after days of deadly fighting.

However, since the ceasefire was announced, both sides have traded accusations of truce violations.

Donald Trump announces ceasefire between Pakistan and India

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that both Pakistan and India have agreed for a ceasefire, hours after Pakistan retaliated in response to Indian attacks and launched ‘Bunyan Um Marsoos’ against Indian military.

Minutes after Donald Trump’s tweet, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the development.

“Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Ishaq Dar wrote on social media platform X.

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— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2025

Following the ceasefire announcement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the nation shortly.

PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for resounding response to India

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif lauded Pakistan’s armed forces for giving befitting reply to India’s provocation under the Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

Addressing the nation, the prime minister started with Quranic verse from Surah Al-Saff (61:4) and said that India attempted to impose war on Pakistan, using the Pahalgam incident as a pretext.

“Our brave and valiant forces delivered a resounding response, bringing the enemy to its knees.”

PM Shehbaz extended congratulations to the proud and dignified people of Pakistan, saying that the world has been made aware that Pakistan is a sovereign and honorable nation.

The prime minister said that Pakistan had offered a transparent and impartial investigation into the Pahalgam incident and showed patience and tolerance towards India’s baseless allegations.

In response, PM Shehbaz said, India targeted innocent Pakistanis with planes, drones and missiles.

“India also unsuccessfully tried to target our military installations and water reservoirs. We dealt with the enemy in a way that upholds the dignity of our nation,” he added.

Pakistan to prioritise Kashmir, water issues in talks with India: Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the Kashmir and Indus Water Treaty issues will be among the key topics in dialogues with India.

In a statement issued here, the defence minister said that discussions with India will also focus on the issues like terrorism.

“When talks with India begin, two or three issues will be of utmost importance for us,” Khawaja Asif said.

Speaking on the Operation Bunyan-un-Marsous, the defence minister said that India’s arrogance of power has been reduced to dust, saying that India may not have anticipated Pakistan’s response.

“India will surely reconsider the misconceptions it had,” pointing out that India believed it could impose its terms on Pakistan by pressuring it.

Pakistan, India agree to start talks on a broad set of issues: Trump’s aide

United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Pakistan and India agreed to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site following a ceasefire between the two countries.

In a post on X, Marco Rubio, who serves as the principal advisor to US President Donald Trump, said that over the past 48 hours, he along with US Vice President JD Vance remained in touch with top officials including prime ministers of both countries.

“VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik,” Marco Rubio said.

“I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that both Pakistan and India have agreed for a ceasefire, hours after Pakistan retaliated in response to Indian attacks and launched ‘Bunyan Um Marsoos’ against Indian military.

In the wee hours of Saturday, Pakistan launched the military operation ‘Bunyan Um Marsoos ’ — Iron Wall, against India and targeted the several strategic installations, state media reported.

Seven sites in India were targeted including the key Pathankot air base, Udhampur air base, Gujarat air base. Rajhastan air base and Brahmos storage site, security sources said.

The operation was launched in retaliation to Indian missile strikes that hit several locations inside the country.

Earlier late Friday, India has fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan, however all assets of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) remained safe, military spokesman said.

Director General Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry at a press conference confirmed that India fired the air-to-ground missiles at the Nur Khan base (Rawalpindi), Murid base (Chakwal) and Shorkot air base.

“By the grace of Allah Almight, all PAF assets are safe,” he said.

He warned India of a befitting response, saying “Now just wait for our response”.

The DG ISPR said India also fired missiles and drones in Afghanistan.

He said India with its arrogance was pushing the region into destabilization. “We will not get impressed by this, and will fight with full force,” he added.

Bunyan Um Marsoos

Bunyan Um Marsoos is an Arabic verse from the Quran, the holy book of Muslims.

The operation’s name—meaning “a structure firmly joined together”—draws inspiration from Surah Al-Saff (61-4), which praises those who fight in Allah’s cause as a solid, fortified structure.

إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِهِ صَفًّا كَأَنَّهُم بُنْيَانٌ مَّرْصُوصٌ

Translation: ‘Allah indeed loves those who fight in His Way as though they are a solid wall cemented with molten lead’ (Surah Al-Saff, verse 4).

PM Shehbaz convenes NCA meeting that oversees nuclear arsenal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) today, following Pakistan Army’s military operation ‘Bunyan Marsoos’ targeting multiple Indian bases.

The high-level meeting will assess the latest developments amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

The National Command Authority (NCA) is Pakistan’s apex body responsible for safeguarding the national security of Pakistan through command, control and operational decisions regarding Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme.

DPM Dar says If India stops here, Pakistan “will consider to stop here”

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, said that if India stops here, then “we will consider to stop here”, ARY News reported.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday spoke with Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and reiterated that Pakistan and India must find ways to de-escalate the current situation.

Pakistan launches cyber strike against Indian digital assets

State media reported that as part of Operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos (Iron Wall), Pakistan has carried out a successful cyber attack, targeting several major Indian websites.

Security sources say that the official website of India’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was one of the main targets. Other affected websites include the Crime Research Investigation Agency, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited, and the All India Naval Technical Supervisory Staff Association.

Large amounts of data from these websites were reportedly erased. Sensitive information was also leaked from key Indian institutions like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Border Security Force, and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

The cyber breach is said to have also reached the databases of the Indian Air Force and the Maharashtra Election Commission.

In addition, hackers took control of over 2,500 surveillance cameras across India, showing the wide range of the operation.

US top diplomat Rubio calls COAS Asim Munir

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and urged both Pakistan and India to find ways to de-escalate, a U.S. Department Of State spokesperson said.

Rubio also offered U.S. assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts, the spokesperson said.

DPM Ishaq Dar says patience over; Pakistan to emerge victorious against India

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan’s civil and military leadership launched the “Bunyan-um-Marsoos” operation after exhausting all patience, vowing that India would not be allowed to claim its hegemony in the region.

“The civil-military leadership of Pakistan had no choice after last night’s attacks at airbases. Our patience has run out… There is a threshold that we cannot go beyond, especially when it comes to hypocrisy and double standards… With the prayers of the nation, Allah will grant us victory. It is the government’s foremost responsibility to protect the country’s sovereignty,” Dar said talking to a private television.

He said that the Pakistan armed forces and government were determined not to allow India to claim its hegemony.

“This operation that we started today will end in some way. It all depends on what India wants,” he said.

PM Shehbaz meets President Zardari briefs him on reply to India

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called on President Asif Zardari at Presidency and informed him about ‘Bunyan ul Marsoos’ military operation.

President Zardari lauded bravery of Pakistan’s armed forces and giving strong reply to the Indian aggression.

“Pakistan has observed restraint over the Indian aggression as a responsible nation,” Zardari said. “Pakistan has given decisive reply to protect its sovereignty and defend its people,” Asif Ali Zardari remarked.

He said the nation has been united and fully backs armed forces. “Pakistan will defend its national sovereignty and regional solidarity at any cost, he said.

Pakistan destroys key Indian installation

Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder jets have destroyed India’s S-400 air defence system stationed in Adampur using hypersonic missiles, state media reported.

The S-400 system, valued at around $1.5 billion, was considered one of India’s most advanced defence assets.

In another major strike, a key Indian Military Intelligence training centre in Rajouri, involved in planning terrorist activities in Pakistan, has also been destroyed.

India’s Sirsa Airfield, a critical military base, has been damaged. Indian media has confirmed the incident, adding credibility to the reports.

Pakistani drones were spotted flying over Gujarat, the home state of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggering serious concern in the area.

Pakistan-India escalation

Tensions between India and Pakistan are increasing specially after May 6 missile attacks by India, which claimed lives of 31 innocent civilians and injuries to over 50 people.

In a prompt response, Pakistan shot down five Indian jets and nearly 77 drones, according to Director General Inter-Services Public Service (ISPR) Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said that there has been no direct contact made between National Security Advisors (NSAs) of Pakistan and India following the latter’s misadventure.

Addressing an important press conference alongside senior officers from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy (PN) on Friday, the DG ISPR pointed to a longstanding history of India orchestrating violent acts against civilians to serve political agendas. He cited past incidents, including the killing of Sikhs during former US President Bill Clinton’s visit to India, as evidence of India’s manipulative tactics.

He said that India is sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan and Canada, revealing a deep network of state-backed terror activities.

Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said that India funds and fuels terrorist outfits like BLA and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as Fitna al-Khawarij, while maintaining terrorism camps within its borders.

Pakistan’s airspace to remain closed till May 11

The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced that the country’s airspace will remain closed to all flights until 12 noon on May 11, 2025.

Pakistan determined to defend sovereignty, PM Shehbaz tells Saudi minister

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Adel Al-Jubeir, at the PM House on Friday, addressing the ongoing situation in South Asia.

In the meeting, the Saudi minister voiced serious concern over the present circumstances in the region, reaffirming his nation’s plea for de-escalation and a peaceful settlement of all unresolved issues between Pakistan and India, in line with international law and pertinent UN Security Council resolutions.

The Saudi Minister of State is undertaking a one-day official visit to Pakistan.

While discussing the prevailing situation in South Asia, the prime minister strongly condemned India’s missile and drone strikes against Pakistan that had resulted in the martyrdom of scores of innocent civilians, including women and children, as well as damage to civilian infrastructures.

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.

The prime minister paid tribute to the valiant armed forces of Pakistan, who had demonstrated exemplary commitment and courage in the defence of the nation, against the enemy’s nefarious advances.

He said Pakistan is fully determined to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter. He appreciated the Kingdom’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and bring peace in the region.

The Saudi minister expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of precious civilian lives.

The prime minister also conveyed his warm regards and respects to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, as well as to the Crown Prince & Prime Minister, Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al Jubeir reached Islamabad amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India following the latter’s misadventure, martyring dozens of innocent children.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs at Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Adel Al Jubeir, who has visited India before coming to Pakistan, will hold high-level meetings with Pakistani officials.

During the meeting, Ishaq Dar and Adel Al Jubeir exchanged perspectives on the evolving regional situation. The deputy PM expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s constructive diplomatic efforts in promoting peace and stability in the region.

Pakistan downed 77 Indian drones so far

Pakistan Armed Forces, while responding to Indian aggression, have shot down seventy-seven Israeli-made drones sent by India, ARY News reported quoting Radio Pakistan.

According to security sources, twenty-nine Indian drones were shot down till last evening, while another forty-eight drones have been destroyed since last night. Pakistan Army is giving a befitting response to the enemy’s aggression.

IMF approves $1bn tranche for Pakistan

Pakistan has dealt a significant blow to India’s aggressive stance on the international stage, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion second tranche of financial assistance for Pakistan.

The IMF Board’s decision, announced in an official statement on May 9, 2025, marks a key milestone in supporting Pakistan’s economic stability amid ongoing regional tensions.

“The IMF Executive Board completed the first review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw the equivalent of about $1 billion,” the IMF said in a statement.

Monitoring Indian drones, says DG ISPR

Pakistan’s air defense systems are continuously monitoring Indian drones, with the capability to track even small unmanned aerial vehicles, ARY News reported quoting ISPR.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that all drones entering Pakistani airspace are constantly observed on radar, and operational protocols are in place to neutralize them, in civilian areas or near commercial flight paths.

US encouraging Pakistan, India to de-escalate tensions: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said America is encouraging both Pakistan and India to de-escalate tensions and act with calm and caution.

“We want this thing to de-escalate as quickly as possible. We can’t control these countries, though,” US Vice Presidnet JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News show “The Story with Martha MacCallum.”

“What we can do is try to encourage these folks to de-escalate a little bit, but we’re not going to get involved in the middle of war that’s fundamentally none of our business and has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it,” JD Vance added.

Pakistan rejects Indian fabricated claims of attacks on IIOJK

Security sources have categorically rejected reports in the Indian media alleging Pakistani attacks on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming them as white lies aimed at misleading the international community.

The false narratives are being spread to create the impression that Pakistan has launched an assault on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

“These fabricated stories are designed to provide India with a pretext to continue its aggression against Pakistan,” the sources said

They added that the reports lack any truth and are entirely baseless.

Pakistan will target Indian military installations, says Khawaja Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan will refrain from targeting Indian civilians in any retaliatory actions following its misadventure and would attack solely military installations.

Speaking to a UK news agency, Khawaja Asif said that the Pakistan-India conflict has reached a dead end and that there is no room for reducing tensions, terming India’s attack on civilian areas as cowardly.

The defence minister also recalled Pakistan Air Force’s swift and decisive response on India’s misadventure, saying that five of their jets were shot down.

“The pilots operating Rafale jets lacked expertise. Even the company manufacturing Rafale jets has also suffered a setback due Indian pilots’ lack of expertise,” Khawaja Asif added.

DG ISPR asserts Pakistan’s strikes will resonate globally

Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that India has claimed that Pakistan fired 15 projectiles, all of which were neutralized by Indian air defenses. However, the DG ISPR mocked these assertions, pointing out India’s failure to protect its own aircraft.

“If India claims it neutralized 15 projectiles, why couldn’t it save its own five jets from being shot down by the Pakistan Air Force?” he asked, referring to downing five Indian aircraft, including three Rafale fighters, one MiG-29, and one SU-30 by Pakistan Air Force.

The DG ISPR warned that Pakistan’s response, when it comes on a time and place of its own choice, will be unmistakable.

“When Pakistan strikes, the Indian media won’t need to spin stories—the whole world will know,” the DG ISPR vowed.

Tarar says Pakistan forces killed 50 Indian soldiers at LoC

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar stated that Pakistan army has killed at least 50 Indian soldiers along the Line of Control (LoC).

In a policy statement in the National Assembly, Atta Tarar said that the cowardly enemy attacked under the cover of darkness.

He added that India had boasted about having Rafale jets and threatened to do anything. However, India faced humiliation and embarrassment during its aggression against Pakistan.

Pakistan shot down 25 Indian Israeli-made drones: DG ISPR

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Thursday confirmed India launched drone attacks on multiple Pakistan cities.

Addressing a press confernece in Rawalpindi, DG ISPR said 25 Indian drones were down by the armed forces, while a man was martyred and other was injured in Sindh.

India made miscalculation: PM Sharif

PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that “India made a strategic miscalculation last night, and it will pay the price for its error.” He accused India of underestimating the resolve of the Pakistani people.

“They thought we would retreat—but we are a brave nation, ready to defend our homeland till the last drop of blood.”

Referring to Pakistan’s robust response to the Indian incursion, PM Sharif stated, “Our reply last night was crushing. It echoed the thunderous legacy of Squadron Leader M.M. Alam. The world saw that India was brought to its knees in just a few hours.”

Every drop of innocent blood will be avenged, warns DG ISPR

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has strongly warned India that every drop of innocent blood will be accounted for, sending a firm message that Pakistan will not tolerate any act of aggression.

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) has strongly condemned India’s latest aggression, labelling it a “cowardly and disgraceful” attack on innocent civilians.

According to DG ISPR, the Indian Army violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of the 6th and 7th, resulting in the martyrdom of 31 civilians and injuries to at least 57 others.

The Pakistan armed forces shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, a combat drone, and destroyed brigade headquarters, including a number of checkposts along Loc, after New Delhi carried out missile strikes in cities of Punjab and AJK, confirmed DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed on Wednesday.

India launched a “cowardly” missile attack on Pakistani territory, firing missiles from its airspace.

In a press briefing, DG ISPR said Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Ahmedpur Sharqia Bagh and Muridke were hit by missiles. The DG ISPR said that the “cowardly” act will not go unpunished.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that the Pakistani Air Force was quick to respond, activating its defense systems and preventing any Indian aircraft from penetrating Pakistani airspace.

India’s Rafale pride crushed by PAF’s response: Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, stated that India used the Pahalgam incident as a false pretext to launch an unprovoked attack on Pakistan last night, praised the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) measured response, and warned that any further aggression would be met with a strong and decisive retaliation.

While addressing the National Assembly, he said that despite prior plans to update the House, the situation dramatically changed after India’s cowardly strike late last night.

Ishaq Dar stressed that Pakistan had condemned the Pahalgam incident from the outset and had even offered to assist in investigations, a move that was widely appreciated by several countries.

“We briefed over 40 foreign ambassadors and diplomats at the Foreign Office and made it clear: Pakistan will not be the one to initiate aggression,” he said.

In a fiery statement, the Deputy Prime Minister made it clear that any further provocation would be met with a stronger response.

French official confirms Pakistan downed India’s Rafale

A senior French intelligence official told CNN that Pakistan shot down one Indian Air Force-operated Rafale jet, marking the first combat loss of the French-made warplane.

Pakistan have shot down five Indian jets, including three Rafales, in response to Indian misadventure, but Indian officials are not accepting their humiliation.

In a statement to CNN, French authorities said they are investigating whether more Rafale jets were shot down.

“French authorities were looking into whether more than one Rafale jets were shot down by Pakistan overnight,” French official told CNN.

Erdogan supports Pakistan’s calm, restrained policy amid tensions with India

Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and supported the calm and restrained policy pursued by Pakistan after India’s misadventure that led to the martyrdom of at least 31 innocent citizens

“The call addressed the tension between India and Pakistan, the attack that took place on the night of May 6, and recent developments. President Erdoğan offered his condolences for the Pakistanis martyred in the attack and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded,” Turkiye Communications Directorate said in a statement.

President Erdogan said that Pakistan’s demand for an unbiased, open, and reliable international probe into the Jammu and Kashmir terror incident is acceptable and that Türkiye supports the calm and restrained approach that Pakistan is taking in this process.

President Erdogan said that diplomatic contacts would continue on the matter and that Turkey is prepared to do all in its power to keep the situation from rising.

Pakistan’s response is coming, Bilawal warns India

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan reserves the right to respond to Indian misadventure on a time and place of its choosing.

Addressing the National Assembly, Bilawal said that condemned India’s actions, describing the same as cowardly and barbaric.

“Cowards launch attacks under the cover of darkness and India will have to wait for Pakistan’s response now. If India had the courage, it would have launched the attack during the day,” the PPP chairman added.

Bilawal also strongly criticised India’s attack on innocent civilians, including children by labeling them as terrorists. “This is not 2001 or 2003 when anyone could label innocent citizens as terrorists and the world would accept it,” he added.

The PPP chairman said that Pakistan had to endure baseless allegations for two weeks, but the truth is on Pakistan’s side, while India is standing with lies, in accordance with UN resolutions.

PTI calls India’s attack a grave mistake

Barrister Gohar, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), addressed the National Assembly after India launched an attack on Pakistan, using the Pahalgam incident as an excuse.

Barrister Gohar assured the assembly that the entire nation is united in defending Pakistan and that the country will always respond decisively to any Indian aggression.

“Pakistan will always give a strong response to India’s provocations,” said Barrister Gohar. He also stated that time would prove that India’s attack was a grave mistake.

PTI chairman emphasised that if India repeats such foolishness, it will face a harsh response. “The Pakistani nation has borne countless martyrdoms,” Gohar added, underscoring the sacrifices made by the people of Pakistan.

Commenting on the Pahalgam incident, Gohar expressed Pakistan’s sorrow and condemned the attack, stating, “Pakistan has expressed its regret over the Pahalgam incident.”

China, Russia show concern over Indian strikes

China and Russia on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflict between India and Pakistan.

“We are deeply concerned over the escalation of military confrontation between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack near Pahalgam,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Meanwhile, China, which shares land borders with both countries and is a close ally of Pakistan, said it expressed “regret over India’s military action this morning” and said it was “concerned about the current developments”.

“India and Pakistan are neighbours that cannot be moved apart, and they are also China’s neighbours,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

Forces get NSC’s nod for response to Indian aggression

The National Security Committee (NSC) on Wednesday granted Pakistan armed forces the right to respond to Indian aggression that claimed 26 innocent lives of civilians and injuries to 46 others.

The NSC meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Shairf issued a strongly worded statement condemning the attacks and empowering the armed forces with full authority to respond decisively.

The NSC reserved Pakistan’s right to respond at a time and place of its choosing, reaffirming the country’s commitment to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Pakistan shoots down five Indian jets

In a swift and decisive response to India’s “cowardly” missile attack, Pakistan’s military shot down five Indian aircraft and destroyed an Indian brigade headquarter.

Pakistan’s armed forces are giving a befitting response to India’s misadventure

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg TV that Pakistan’s military shot down five Indian jets and multiple drones in response to India’s airstrikes along the Line of Control. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also confirmed this, stating that the jets were downed in various locations. The military told Reuters the downed jets included Rafale, Su-30, and MiG-29 planes, saying they targeted Indian aircraft after they attacked Pakistan.

“India’s misadventure will be met with a befitting response,” the DG ISPR said.

DG ISPR confirms martyrdom of 26 Pakistanis

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif confirmed martyrdom of twenty six Pakistanis and injuries to 46 others in Indian strikes.

In a late-night press conference, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt. General Ahmed Sharif, confirmed that eight Pakistani civilians were martyred and 35 others injured following 24 Indian strikes across six different locations in Pakistan.

UN chief concerned over Indo-Pak escalation

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres expressed serious concern over rising Indian aggression against Pakistan, urging both Islamabad and New Dehli to exercise maximum restraint amid escalating regional tensions.

In a message, the UN chief stated that the world cannot afford a military conflict between two nuclear-armed neighbors, emphasizing the need for de-escalation and diplomacy.

Trump calls rising India-Pakistan tensions a ‘shame’

US President Donald Trump termed rising India-Pakistan tensions a ‘shame’, after India launched missile attacks on Pakistan following Pahalgam incident.

Pakistan said it was mounting a response to India’s military actions that occurred early on Wednesday Asia time and late Tuesday U.S. time.

“It’s a shame, we just heard about it,” Trump told reporters, opens new tab at the White House. “I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past. They’ve been fighting for a long time.”

Pakistan informs UNSC about Indian strikes, asserts right to respond

Pakistan has informed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about Indian strikes, asserting its right to respond to the aggression.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, contacted top UN leaders and informed them of India’s multiple missile attacks across parts of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir in “gross violation” of the country’s sovereignty and international law.

India admits defeat by raising white flag at Line of Control: Tarar

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday stated that India had effectively admitted defeat by raising the white flag at the Line of Control.

Speaking to the media at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad, Tarar praised Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its swift and powerful response following Indian missile strikes that targeted civilian areas in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

He told reporters that the PAF had shot down five Indian fighter jets and a drone.

Pakistan calls India’s ‘blatant aggression’ a violation of UN charter, int’l law

Pakistan on late Tuesday strongly condemned India’s “cowardly action” of missile strikes, terming it a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international law, and established norms of inter-state relations.

“Pakistan reserves the right to respond appropriately at a time and place of its choosing, in accordance with the Article-51 of the UN Charter, and as enshrined in international law,” the Foreign Office said in a statement issued here.

India shuts down Kartarpur corridor

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ Bureau of Immigration announced the closure of the corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district “until further orders.”

Around 150 pilgrims who arrived on Wednesday morning at the integrated check-post were asked to return home after waiting for 90 minutes.

PM Shehbaz vows ‘befitting response’ to India after missile strikes on Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had every right to give a “befitting response” to India after it conducted missile strikes against Pakistan.

At least 26 Pakistani civilians were martyred and 46 sustained injuries after Indian forces fired missiles at six different locations during the night between May 6 and 7.

“The enemy has carried out a cowardly attack at five locations in Pakistan and we are ready to give a befitting response to this act of war imposed on us,” he said in a statement issued by the PM Office.

Pahalgam attack and aftermath

The Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists, and sparked a significant escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.

Following the attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi blamed Pakistan without evidence and “vowed retribution”, stating that India would identify and punish every terrorist and those behind them.

In response to the attack, India took several retaliatory measures against Pakistan, including barring Pakistani ships from docking at its ports, imposing a complete ban on all goods imported directly or indirectly from Pakistan, and suspending postal services from the country.

Both Pakistan and India also closed their airspace for each other. Furthermore, India also announced to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which governs the sharing of the Indus River system between the two countries, and downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan by declaring defense advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi “persona non grata” and reducing the strength of the High Commissions.

Pakistan retaliated by suspending all trade with India and warned India that any violation of IWT or any military misadventure will result in a tit for tat response.

The tensions between the two countries continued to rise, with both sides trading barbs. Pakistan’s government briefed political parties on the prevailing national security environment, while India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned of a strong response to any threat against India.

The incident also sparked reactions from other countries, with Iran’s Foreign Minister offering to help defuse tensions between India and Pakistan. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing repercussions for diplomatic relations and trade between the two nations.

This live blog was updated from May 7 to May 12. For latest updates about Indo-Pak tensions please follow this trend PAK-INDIA CONFLICT