Pakistan initiates Operation Bunyanun Marsoos following Indian strikes
Pakistan has initiated a significant military operation named Operation Bunyanun Marsoos, which translates to "concrete structure," as a response to ongoing provocations from India, according to reports from official sources cited by Xinhua.
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Pakistan has initiated a significant military operation called Operation Bunyanun Marsoos, which translates to "concrete structure," in response to ongoing provocations from India, according to reports from Xinhua based on official Pakistani sources.
Under this operation, various targets across India are being targeted, with reports indicating that the BrahMos missile storage facility in Beas, India, was destroyed during the initial strike.
Pakistan claims it has successfully conducted a cyberattack that compromised 70 percent of India's power grid, as reported by Pakistan-based Geo News, citing security sources.
In reaction to these developments, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority on Saturday to discuss possible responses related to the nation's missile and nuclear capabilities, as per information from the Xinhua News Agency and Pakistani state television.
A spokesperson for the Pakistani army previously stated that India had launched air-to-surface missiles targeting three air bases in Pakistan, although all of the strategic assets of the Pakistan Air Force remain unharmed following the attacks.
India has executed missile and drone strikes against several Pakistani military installations in Punjab province, including Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Murid Air Base in Chakwal, and Shorkot Air Base in Jhang, according to Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations, which serves as the media branch of the Pakistani army.
He further alleged that India had also launched drone and missile strikes in Afghanistan.
"These unprovoked and reckless acts demonstrate India's madness and treacherous nature," the officer remarked, adding that "through its continued aggression, India is pushing the region towards a dangerous and unnecessary conflict. Now you just wait for our response," Chaudhry stated.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22.
On Friday, the two nations exchanged accusations regarding lethal drone strikes.
Casualty estimates suggest that around 48 individuals have lost their lives since Wednesday, although these figures have not been independently verified on either side of the border.
Tourists and residents have vacated border regions, while locals have rushed to stockpile food, and people have been advised to remain indoors in cities across Kashmir and beyond.
India's cricket board announced the suspension of the IPL, the sport's most lucrative tournament, while the Pakistan Super League postponed its remaining eight matches.
Amid "growing concerns regarding potential threats," the Indian Directorate General of Shipping has instructed all ports, terminals, and shipyards to heighten security measures.
On the financial front, Indian shares experienced losses for the second consecutive session on Friday, with approximately $83 billion wiped off market value and both major stock indexes declining by 1.1 percent.
In contrast, Pakistan's benchmark share index closed 3.52 percent higher, with traders attributing the rise to a decrease in violence within Pakistani territory following Thursday's clashes.
Amid escalating tensions between the two Asian neighbors, several countries and international organizations have urged both India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and to engage in direct dialogue.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this article for TROIB News
Under this operation, various targets across India are being targeted, with reports indicating that the BrahMos missile storage facility in Beas, India, was destroyed during the initial strike.
Pakistan claims it has successfully conducted a cyberattack that compromised 70 percent of India's power grid, as reported by Pakistan-based Geo News, citing security sources.
In reaction to these developments, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority on Saturday to discuss possible responses related to the nation's missile and nuclear capabilities, as per information from the Xinhua News Agency and Pakistani state television.
A spokesperson for the Pakistani army previously stated that India had launched air-to-surface missiles targeting three air bases in Pakistan, although all of the strategic assets of the Pakistan Air Force remain unharmed following the attacks.
India has executed missile and drone strikes against several Pakistani military installations in Punjab province, including Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, Murid Air Base in Chakwal, and Shorkot Air Base in Jhang, according to Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations, which serves as the media branch of the Pakistani army.
He further alleged that India had also launched drone and missile strikes in Afghanistan.
"These unprovoked and reckless acts demonstrate India's madness and treacherous nature," the officer remarked, adding that "through its continued aggression, India is pushing the region towards a dangerous and unnecessary conflict. Now you just wait for our response," Chaudhry stated.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following a deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22.
On Friday, the two nations exchanged accusations regarding lethal drone strikes.
Casualty estimates suggest that around 48 individuals have lost their lives since Wednesday, although these figures have not been independently verified on either side of the border.
Tourists and residents have vacated border regions, while locals have rushed to stockpile food, and people have been advised to remain indoors in cities across Kashmir and beyond.
India's cricket board announced the suspension of the IPL, the sport's most lucrative tournament, while the Pakistan Super League postponed its remaining eight matches.
Amid "growing concerns regarding potential threats," the Indian Directorate General of Shipping has instructed all ports, terminals, and shipyards to heighten security measures.
On the financial front, Indian shares experienced losses for the second consecutive session on Friday, with approximately $83 billion wiped off market value and both major stock indexes declining by 1.1 percent.
In contrast, Pakistan's benchmark share index closed 3.52 percent higher, with traders attributing the rise to a decrease in violence within Pakistani territory following Thursday's clashes.
Amid escalating tensions between the two Asian neighbors, several countries and international organizations have urged both India and Pakistan to exercise maximum restraint and to engage in direct dialogue.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this article for TROIB News
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