British defence expert Professor Michael Clarke has said that Pakistan military strength caught India by surprise. He made this statement during an interview with a UK news outlet on Saturday. According to Clarke, India did not expect such strong resistance. Pakistan’s advanced military capability shocked Indian officials, especially its use of Chinese technology. He said, “The Indians might have been surprised by the hardware that the Pakistanis brought to bear.” Clarke pointed out Pakistan’s use of J-10 fighter jets during the clashes. One of those jets, he said, likely downed a Rafale jet — a top French-made aircraft in India’s…
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In Kabul, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan renewed their commitment to deeper cooperation during a trilateral dialogue hosted by Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The high-level meeting focused on economic integration, regional stability, and joint efforts in security. Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, confirmed the purpose of the trilateral dialogue. He said Saturday’s meeting focused on the region’s economic opportunities and security challenges. He also noted that the three countries agreed to expand cooperation in other key areas. This gathering marked a new round of negotiations under the trilateral dialogue mechanism first launched in 2017. The goal…
A fragile ceasefire remained in place between Pakistan and India on Sunday after a tense night of heavy cross-border fighting. The overnight hostilities rattled both nations before the guns finally fell silent. U.S. President Donald Trump said he would work toward a solution for the Kashmir issue. Pakistan and India, both nuclear-armed neighbors, have fought three wars since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. Two of those wars were over Kashmir, a region both countries claim entirely but govern in parts. India, a Hindu-majority state, blames Muslim-majority Pakistan for a long-running insurgency in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir…
Pakistan is observing a national day of thanksgiving today, as declared by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement comes in the wake of the country’s successful handling of Indian aggression. The prime minister praised the outcome of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, calling it a historic victory. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that today would be dedicated to expressing gratitude to Allah Almighty. He also urged the public to honor the unmatched bravery of the armed forces. The day is meant to celebrate the courage and unity shown by the people during times of external threats. “Our military operation was decisive and effective.…
In a major breakthrough, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The truce comes after 48 hours of intense diplomatic engagement involving top leadership from both countries. Rubio confirmed the news on the social media platform X. He stated,“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.” He praised both Prime Ministers—Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif—for their “wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship.” According to him, this step…
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. This development followed a tense night of back-and-forth negotiations led by American officials. President Trump posted the news on his social media platform. He wrote,“After a long night of U.S.-mediated talks, India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for choosing Common Sense and Great Intelligence.” This announcement comes at a time of intense military escalation between the two nuclear-armed nations. Both countries had exchanged heavy missile fire…
In a bold move against India’s missile attacks, Pakistan has launched a full-scale military operation named Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. The Pakistan military operation was initiated after India fired missiles at three different air bases early Saturday. One of these bases was near Islamabad. According to officials, Pakistan’s air defence systems intercepted most of the incoming missiles. But the act was seen as a direct aggression. It came during rising hostilities between the two nuclear neighbours, already locked in constant clashes since Wednesday. India had launched attacks deep inside Pakistani territory, escalating the long-running dispute over Kashmir. In response, Pakistan promised retaliation—and…
Amid growing conflict with India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to major political leaders on Saturday. He briefed them on the Pakistan response to Indian aggression, which included missile and drone attacks on Pakistani territory. As reported by Khyber News, the prime minister contacted several top figures. These included PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, MQM-P Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, BAP’s Khalid Magsi, and PML-Q leader Chaudhry Salik Hussain. PM Shehbaz told them that India had targeted civilians and key sites, including the Noor Khan…
In a sharp escalation of the ongoing conflict, Pakistan launched a major retaliatory strike against India, striking more than 20 Indian military locations across multiple regions. The military response was codenamed Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos. Senior Pakistani security officials confirmed the operation on Saturday. Officials described the Pakistan retaliatory strike as “precise and proportionate.” It came after India launched missile attacks on several Pakistani cities during the nights of May 5 and 6. India claimed its attacks were targeting militants in retaliation for last month’s Pahalgam attack in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). However, Indian missiles hit civilian areas…
Tensions between India and Pakistan reached a dangerous high after deadly cross-border strikes this week. Following unprovoked Indian missile attacks on Pakistani airbases, Pakistan responded with Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos. Security sources confirmed that the Pakistan Army launched this operation hours after the Indian strikes. The attack came in the wake of India’s assault on May 7, which killed at least 31 civilians inside Pakistan. That strike triggered immediate retaliation. As part of Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos, Pakistan’s military hit several Indian defence targets. Five Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, were shot down. Dozens of surveillance drones were also…
