Pakistan initiates military action, claiming retaliation for India's alleged bombing of military bases.
In the bustling city of Islamabad, tensions between Pakistan and India reached a boiling point. Saturday (May 10) witnessed a military operation initiated by Pakistan, firing medium-range Fateh missiles at Indian targets. The enemy's missile storage facilities in Pathankot and Udhampur were remorselessly targeted, along with an airbase in each location.
The snowballing conflict comes after Pakistan claimed India unleashed missiles towards airbases within Pakistan, with one landing near the capital. Retaliatory strikes were in full swing, as per state-run Pakistan Television, hitting multiple locations across India.
Named 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos', this retaliatory operation translates to "a wall fortified with lead." Information Minister Attaullah Tarar broke the news, explaining the term signifies a resilient defensive structure.
A message from Pakistan's military confirmed the BrahMos storage site in the Beas region had been obliterated, along with Pathankot's western Punjab airfield and Udhampur Air Force Station in Indian Kashmir. Indian authorities have yet to comment on the matter, outside of regular business hours.
Pakistan's Planning Minister expressed that precautions had been taken to avoid civilian casualties, focusing attacks on locations using Pakistan as a launchpad for earlier strikes. While calling a meeting of the National Command Authority, a top body overseeing nuclear arsenal decisions, Pakistan's Prime Minister created a sense of urgency. Yet, India's Defense Minister contradicted this, stating no such meeting was scheduled.
Recent clashes between the nuclear-armed neighbours follow a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The ensuing strikes and counterstrikes have led to heightened military readiness on both sides, with schools closed, border cities on high alert, and major airports and landmarks beneath increased security scrutiny. Citizens are encouraged to stay indoors, calling for a sense of unease and uncertainty.
This latest conflict is merely the latest chapter in the ongoing Kashmir dispute, a bitter battle that has ignited wars between the two nations in the past. If 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos' refers to a specific, secret operation, further details might be necessary to fully understand the gravity of the situation.
- Meanwhile, the top stories are dominated by the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Pakistan and India, with retaliatory attacks launched on bases in both countries following a series of incidents.
- On the sports front, all eyes are off the field as tensions continue to escalate, raising concerns over sports-betting activities that usually peak during major tournaments.
- In the heart of Islamabad, politics remains tense, with General News reports emphasizing on the country's unique position amidst the ongoing conflict and India's silence.
- Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the code-name for the retaliatory operation as 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos', signifying a resilient, deeply fortified defensive structure in the face of attacks.
- Amidst the general news and war-and-conflicts, some find solace in the normalcy of daily life, with the sports scene eagerly awaiting a return to the days where top stories no longer involve life-threatening attacks or heightened military readiness.
