Breaking: Intense Skirmish Erupts Between India and Pakistan, Retaliatory Strikes Ensue
India allegedly launched ballistic missiles towards three military bases within Pakistan's territory.
In a dramatic turn of events, India and Pakistan are embroiled in a fierce confrontation along their contested Kashmir border. The tension flared up on Saturday morning when India allegedly fired ballistic missiles at three Pakistani air bases.
According to an army spokesperson for Pakistan, most of the missiles were intercepted. However, state-run Pakistani media reports that retaliatory strikes have already commenced, targeting multiple locations within India. The media did not provide further details on the attacked locations.
Pakistan brushes off the attacks, claiming that all air force assets are safe, and no significant damage was inflicted upon the bases. The army spokesperson, Ahmad Sharif, disclosed that the Indian missiles targeted the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi, the Murid air base in Chakwal city, and the Rafiqui air base in Jhang district, eastern Punjab province.
India has not responded to Pakistan's accusations at the time of publication. Indian missiles reportedly hit India's eastern Punjab province and nearby Afghanistan, according to Sharif, adding that they have evidence to substantiate these claims.
Tensions soared after an attack in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir killed 26 people, primarily tourists, on April 22, 2025. New Delhi has blamed Pakistan for "backing the assault," which Islamabad denies vehemently.
JD Vance, U.S. Vice President, has urged both countries to de-escalate the conflict, stating that America will not intervene but will encourage both parties to pursue peace. Vance reiterated that America cannot force either side to lay down their arms but will work towards diplomatic solutions to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a regional war or a nuclear standoff.
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- Ballistic missile
- Pakistan military base
- Kashmir Crisis
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The India-Pakistan border conflict, which erupted on May 7, 2025, involved a brief but intense armed confrontation. After a ceasefire agreement effective from May 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM IST (11:30 GMT), tensions and future talks remain uncertain. The United States and several other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, the UK, the UN, and China, supported the ceasefire negotiations, with former U.S. President Donald Trump being credited for playing a significant role. Pakistan reopened its airspace and reactivated military hotlines with India after the truce was reached. However, the long-term consequences and potential for future conflicts remain a concern.
- The clashes between India and Pakistan along the Kashmir border have escalated rapidly, with Pakistan underscoring that retaliatory strikes are underway, targeting various locations within India, as reported by state-run media.
- Concurrently, the city of Islamabad remains unaffected, as concerns regarding potential war-and-conflicts between the two nations escalate.
- In the interim, JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, has appealed for both India and Pakistan to de-escalate the ongoing conflict, calling for diplomatic solutions to avert regional war or a nuclear standoff.
- sports and sports-betting remain far removed from the recent heated WhatsApp exchanges between military personnel of the two nations, as crises in crime-and-justice, politics, and general-news dominate the headlines.
- Keeping abreast of the unfolding situation, read related articles such as "India and Pakistan trade heavy fire in Kashmir as tensions escalate," which provides comprehensive updates on the ongoing crisis.
