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Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till June 24
2025-05-24
[GEO.TV] Pakistain extended its airspace closure for all Indian-owned or Indian-operated airlines until 4:59 am local time on June 24, the Pakistain Airports Authority said in a statement on Friday.

The restriction applies to "all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by India" and includes Indian military aircraft, the authority said in a statement.

Meanwhile,
...back at the abandoned silver mine, there was another explosion...
India also extended airspace closure for Pakistain or Pakistain-operated airlines till June 23.

The move extends restrictions first imposed last month amid continuing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours following the Pahalgam attack in April, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
(IIOJK).

India had unilaterally closed its airspace to Pak flights on April 23, prompting a reciprocal ban from Islamabad the next day. India then took several other measures against Pakistain.

Later, on May 6-7, India launched unprovoked attacks on multiple Pak cities. In response, the armed forces of Pakistain launched a large-scale retaliatory military action, named "Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos", and targeted several Indian military installations across multiple regions on May 10.
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Pakistan will not get water over which India has rights, says Modi
2025-05-23
[GEO.TV] Pakistan will not get water from rivers over which India has rights, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, a month after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) led New Delhi to suspend a key river water-sharing treaty between the neighbours.

The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), negotiated by the World Bank in 1960, was among a slew of measures announced by India against Pakistan last month after the April 22 attack that killed 26 men, mostly Hindu tourists.

New Delhi accused Pakistan of the attack without presenting evidence and launched missile strikes on Pakistani cities, triggering the worst military clashes in nearly 30 years before both sides agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.

"Pakistan will have to pay a heavy price for every terrorist attack ... Pakistan's army will pay it, Pakistan's economy will pay it," Modi said at a public event in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, which borders Pakistan.

The Indus treaty provides water for 80% of Pakistan's farms from three rivers that flow from India, but Pakistan's finance minister said this month that its suspension was not going to have "any immediate impact".

The ceasefire between the countries has largely held, with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar saying that there is no exchange of fire currently and "there has been some repositioning of forces accordingly".
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''Escalatory statements, belligerent posturing exacerbate tensions'', Pakistan warns India
2025-05-23
[GEO.TV] Pakistain has stressed that escalatory statements and belligerent posturing serve no purpose other than exacerbating tensions after India's top leadership made baseless allegations.
"And we should know!"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said a day earlier that Pakistain would not get water from rivers over which India has rights, a month after a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
(IIOJK) led New Delhi to suspend a key river water-sharing treaty between the neighbours.

"Pakistain will have to pay a heavy price for every terrorist attack ... The Mighty Pak Army will pay it, Pakistain's economy will pay it," Modi said at a public event in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, which borders Pakistain.

In a statement on Friday, the Foreign Office said that Pakistain categorically rejects the baseless, provocative, and irresponsible allegations made by the Indian prime minister during the public address in Rajasthan.
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Who Is Jyoti Malhotra, YouTuber Arrested For Spying For Pakistan?
2025-05-18
[OneIndia] Popular YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, along with five others, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistain.

For passing on sensitive Indian information to Pak intelligence operatives, a case has been lodged against her under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Hindustan Times reported.

WHO IS JYOTI MALHOTRA?
Jyoti Malhotra owns a YouTube channel 'Travel with Jo' which has 377,000 subscribers. She got in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staffer at the Pakistain High Commission (PHC) in New Delhi in 2023. She has been her handler who introduced her to Pak Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).

In 2023, she went to Pakistain twice where she met Ali Ehwan, Shakir, and Rana Shahbaz. She saved their names using fake names like Jatt Randhawa for Rana Shahbaz so that nobody would get suspicious. She has been in touch with these people through encrypted platforms.

While portraying herself as a travel enthusiast, authorities allege she was part of a covert influence campaign promoting a favourable image of Pakistain on social media. Her substantial online following, Sherlocks say, provided her handlers in Pakistain with a platform to shape narratives.

Another key accused, Guzala, a 32-year-old widow from Punjab
...1. Little Orphan Annie's bodyguard
2. A province of Pakistain ruled by one of the Sharif brothers
3. A province of India. It is majority (60 percent) Sikh and Hindoo (37 percent), which means it has relatively few Moslem riots
...
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's Malerkotla, was allegedly lured into the spy ring after visiting the Pakistain High Commission in Delhi in February 2025. There, she met Danish, who cultivated a romantic relationship with her, shifting their conversations to Telegram for "security." Over weeks, Danish sent her payments-totaling ₹30,000 via PhonePe and Google Pay-before directing her to funnel portions to suspicious accounts, according to a report in India Today.

Guzala later returned to the High Commission with a friend, Banu Nasreena, also a widow, and secured visas with Danish's help-a detail that has raised concerns about exploitation of vulnerable individuals.

THE WIDER NETWORK
Among others arrested:

Yameen Mohd (Malerkotla): Allegedly handled financial transactions and visa logistics for operatives.

Devinder Singh Dhillon (Kaithal): A Sikh student recruited during a Pakistain pilgrimage; accused of filming Patiala's military cantonment.

Arman (Nuh): Supplied Indian SIMs, transferred funds, and attended Defence Expo 2025 on Pak handlers' orders.

The arrests come amid heightened India-Pakistain tensions following the April terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
, where 26 people-primarily Hindu men-were executed at close range by Death Eaters. India blames Pakistain-backed groups, including the Kashmir Resistance (a front for the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba
...the Army of the Pure, an Ahl-e-Hadith terror organization founded by Hafiz Saeed. LeT masquerades behind the Jamaat-ud-Dawa facade within Pakistain and periodically blows things up and kills people in India. Despite the fact that it is banned, always an interesting concept in Pakistain, the organization remains an blatant tool and perhaps an arm of the ISI...>
), for the attack. In retaliation, India launched 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terrorist hubs across the border.
Related:
Pahalgam: 2025-05-15 Is Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir Leading with Faith over Strategy?
Pahalgam: 2025-05-14 Draw with a taste of victory. Pakistan fought off India with Chinese weapons
Pahalgam: 2025-05-12 Pakistan heaps praise on Trump for brokering India ceasefire, offering Kashmir mediation; India limits engagement to direct talks at Directors General of MilOps only
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India-Pakistan
After Action Report: How Dummy Aircraft Helped India Trick Pakistan in Operation Sindoor
2025-05-18
[OneIndia] Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, was India's forceful and calculated military retaliation, targeting nine terror bases in Pakistain and Pakistain-occupied Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
. But it wasn't just firepower that stunned the Pakistain military - it was strategic deception.

According to an ANI report citing top defence sources, the Indian Air Force (IAF) used unmanned aircraft disguised as fighter jets to confuse and disable Pakistain's Chinese-supplied HQ-9 air defence systems during the May 9-10 offensive.

Before launching its long-range missile strikes, the IAF deployed decoy aircraft camouflaged to mimic real jets. Pak radars, mistaking them for actual fighters, scrambled to intercept, triggering the activation of their missile defence systems and unintentionally revealing key locations.

Pakistain's Air Force responded by redeploying HQ-9 launchers and radars across different sites - some newly activated - but these, too, were detected by Indian surveillance.

With the deception complete, the IAF launched a barrage of missiles, including BrahMos, Scalp, Rampage, and Crystal Maze. Around 15 BrahMos missiles were reportedly used, marking their first known use in active combat. The strikes targeted and damaged airstrips, hangars, communication nodes, and reportedly took out an airborne early warning aircraft and drones in Sindh.

Sources told ANI the airbase strikes were so precise and overwhelming that Pakistain dropped any plans for retaliation and urgently sought DGMO-level talks to de-escalate the situation.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF OPERATION SINDOOR:
Planning & Execution: The mission was coordinated by the Western and Southwestern Air Commands.

Defensive Measures: Pak counterattacks involving cruise missiles and unmanned combat drones were mostly thwarted by India's S-400, MRSAM, Akash, and other defence systems.

Ceasefire & Tensions: Shortly after the strikes, India and Pakistain agreed to an immediate ceasefire across land, air, and sea. However,
those who apply themselves too closely to little things often become incapable of great things...
within hours, a series of drone sightings and explosions were reported in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting India to activate its air defence to neutralise potential threats.
Related:
Operation Sindoor: 2025-05-14 Draw with a taste of victory. Pakistan fought off India with Chinese weapons
Operation Sindoor: 2025-05-13 Pakistan explores The Roosevelt Hotel joint venture for sustained returns
Operation Sindoor: 2025-05-12 India-Pakistan War: DGMO Says India Killed Over 40 Pakistan Army Personnel In Shelling Along LoC
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India-Pakistan
Pakistan heaps praise on Trump for brokering India ceasefire, offering Kashmir mediation; India limits engagement to direct talks at Directors General of MilOps only
2025-05-12
[GEO.TV] Pakistain has welcomed the US President Donald Trump
...Oh, noze! Not him!...
's offer to work with Pakistain and India to achieve a ''solution'' for the longstanding Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
dispute and appreciated his willingness to support peace efforts following days of military festivities.

''We acknowledge with appreciation the constructive role played by the United States, alongside other friendly states, in supporting the recent ceasefire understanding between Pakistain and India; a step towards de-escalation and regional stability,'' the Foreign Office said in a statement.

The two countries, born out of British colonial rule in 1947, have gone to war three times — twice over the region of Kashmir.

New Delhi blames Islamabad for an insurgency in IIOJK that began in 1989 and has killed tens of thousands. It also claims Pakistain-based groups for attacks elsewhere in India — a claim consistently rejected by the government in Islamabad.

Pakistain says it provides only moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people.

India’s response:
India Rules Out IWT, Kashmir Talks With Pakistan; Limits Engagement To DGMO Level Only

[OneIndia] India will engage with Pakistan solely through communication between their respective Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), and there will be no dialogue on contentious issues such as Kashmir or the Indus Waters Treaty, which currently remains suspended, according to a Hindustan Times report.

Following four days of intense hostilities-during which both nations targeted each other's military positions using drones, missiles, and long-range weaponry, heightening fears of a full-scale conflict-the DGMOs reached an agreement on Saturday afternoon to cease all military activity.

The two commanders are scheduled to resume communication via their dedicated hotline at midday on May 12.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the individuals dismissed suggestions from the United States-particularly from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio-regarding potential mediation on Kashmir and wider bilateral talks at a "neutral venue", as well as American claims of facilitating a "ceasefire".

Saturday's arrangement to halt all land, air, and maritime hostilities was made directly between India and Pakistan, they stressed.

"From the outset, we have been clear that the only communication between India and Pakistan will occur at the DGMO level, and it will be direct," one source stated. "There will be no political-level discussions."

Claims from Pakistan's leadership-including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar-regarding alleged contact between the countries' national security advisers and foreign ministers were described as "utterly false".

The sources also denied the existence of any indirect engagement via third parties.

"We are absolutely firm that any meaningful communication must happen directly between the DGMOs," another source added.

New Delhi maintains there is nothing to negotiate with Islamabad concerning Kashmir, other than the return of territories in Jammu and Kashmir that India considers to be "illegally occupied" by Pakistan.

"There is no further discussion to be had. They must return the territory, and they can do so directly. No intermediaries are necessary," said the second source.

India will continue to enforce the diplomatic, political, and economic punitive measures imposed on Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, particularly the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960-a pact that endured through three wars.

This was a key decision by the Cabinet Committee on Security in the wake of the Pahalgam attack and conveyed a clear message: Pakistan's support for terrorism will come at an increasingly steep cost.

The Indus Waters Treaty was founded on the principles of goodwill, friendship, and neighbourly cooperation-principles which, according to Indian officials, Pakistan has disregarded through its persistent support for cross-border terrorism.

"Pakistan cannot expect cooperation in areas beneficial to them while perpetuating cross-border terrorism," said one of the individuals.

India has, over the past few years, sought to modernise the treaty to make it more relevant and effective under present-day circumstances, invoking Article 12 of the treaty for government-level negotiations.

Officials noted the treaty is outdated, grounded in mid-20th century engineering and now misaligned with current realities such as climate change, glacial melt, shifts in water availability, and demographic pressures.

"There is a legitimate need to reassess the allocation of rights and responsibilities under the treaty. We have approached Pakistan for such discussions over the last two years, but they have persistently refused to engage-this in itself constitutes a treaty violation," said the first source.

The officials added that Pakistan's campaign of cross-border terrorism has altered the security dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, directly affecting India's ability to fully utilise its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty.
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India-Pakistan
Pak pressser on war with India
2025-05-12
[GEO.TV]
  • Pakistan armed forces fulfilled promises made after Indian aggression, which claimed lives of innocent civilians.

  • 26 military installations, facilities targeted in India in retaliatory strikes.

  • Dozens of Pakistani armed drones hovered over major Indian cities, including New Delhi.

  • All targets carefully selected to avoid civilian casualties, focusing only on those directly involved in executing attacks against Pakistani civilians.

  • DG ISPR thanks Pakistani youth who became front-line soldiers as "information and cyber warriors".

  • Pakistan's response was ''textbook demonstration'' of tri-services jointness and operational excellence.

  • Pakistan navy prevented Indian warship from breaching maritime border: vice admiral

  • No Indian pilot in Pakistan army's custody, calls its social media chatter.

  • Pakistan never requested for ceasefire, rejecting claims by Indian military.

  • Indian-sponsored terror activity spikes during cross-border conflict.

  • India directly involved in fomenting terrorism in Pakistan.

  • No ceasefire violation committed by Pakistan armed forces.


Pakistan army carried out cyber offensives to cripple Indian military infrastructure, says Lt Gen Chaudhry
[GEO.TV] As part of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, Pakistain Armed Forces also carried out comprehensive and effective cyber offensives, temporarily crippling and degrading critical Indian military infrastructure and services, the DG ISPR said.

"These cyber strikes targeted systems directly supporting Indian military operations and were designed to disrupt their warfighting capabilities without affecting civilian platforms," he added.

Key Indian military installations targeted in retaliatory strikes: DG ISPR
[GEO.TV] Briefing the media, the DG ISPR said that a total of 26 military targets were engaged, including facilities used to launch attacks on Pak civilians and involved in supporting terrorism within Pakistain.

"Pakistain's armed response under Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos included a broad array of high-value military targets in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
(IIOJK) and mainland India," he said.

Among the critical sites hit were Indian Air Force and aviation bases at Suratgarh, Sirsa, Poonch, Naliya, Adampur, Bhatinda, Barnala, Halwara, Awantipura, Srinagar, Jammu, Udhampur, Mamoon, Ambala, and Pathankot, all of which sustained major damage.

Other key targets included BrahMos missile storage facilities in Fayaz and Nagrota, identified as the source of earlier missile attacks on Pak soil. S-400 missile systems at Adampur and Poonch were also neutralised by the Pakistain Air Force.

Military logistics sites such as the Field Supply Depot in Uri and a radar station in Poonch were also targeted.

Command and planning hubs — 10th Brigade and 80 Brigade at KG Top and Nowshera — which were directly involved in planning attacks that killed Pak children were also destroyed, he added.

Furthermore, he said, intelligence fusion units and operational field elements in Rajouri and Nowshera, which were responsible for training and supporting proxy elements linked to terrorism in Pakistain were also destroyed.

"Military positions across the Line of Control responsible for unprovoked shelling on Azad Jammu and Kashmir were also heavily targeted, resulting in significant damage. Several of these enemy units reportedly raised white flags and requested restraint following the precision strikes," he added.
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''No faith in India'': AJK residents return to homes, but keep bunkers stocked
2025-05-12
[GEO.TV] As an uneasy calm settled over villages on the Azad Jammu and Kashmir
...a disputed territory lying between India and Pakistain. After partition, the Paks grabbed half of it and call it Azad (Free) Kashmir. The remainder they refer to as "Indian Occupied Kashmir". They have fought four wars with India over it, the score currently 4-0 in New Delhi's favor. After 72 years of this nonsense, India cut the Gordian knot in 2019, removing the area's special status, breaking off Ladakh as a separate state, and allowing people from other areas to settle (or in the case of the Pandits, to resettle) there....
(AJK) on Sunday, families returned to their own beds but were sure to leave their bunkers stocked.

More than 60 people were killed in four days of intense conflict between arch-rivals Pakistain and India before a US-brokered truce was announced on Saturday.

At heart of the hostilities is Kashmir, a mountainous Moslem-majority region divided between the two countries where the heaviest casualties are often reported.

On the Pakistain side of the heavily militarised de facto border, known as the Line of Control (LoC), families wearied by decades of sporadic firing began to return home — for now.

"I have absolutely no faith in India; I believe it will strike again. For people living in this area, it's crucial to build protective bunkers near their homes," said Kala Khan, a resident of Chakothi which overlooks the Neelum River that separates the two sides and from where they can see Indian military posts.

His eight-member family sheltered through the night and parts of the day under the 20-inch-thick concrete roofs of two bunkers.

"Whenever there was Indian shelling, I would take my family into it," he said of the past few days.

"We've stored mattresses, flour, rice, other food supplies, and even some valuable belongings in there."

According to an administrative officer in the region, more than a thousand bunkers have been built along the LoC, around a third by the government, to protect civilians from Indian shelling.
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India-Pakistan War: DGMO Says India Killed Over 40 Pakistan Army Personnel In Shelling Along LoC
2025-05-12
[OneIndia] In a press briefing on India-Pakistain ceasefire, Lieutenant Gen Rajiv Ghai, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), disclosed that it killed around 35 to 40 Pak soldiers between May 7 and 10. He added that India lost five soldiers in Operation Sindoor.

Lieutenant Ghai highlighted that Operation Sindoor commenced on the nights of March 7 and 8. The operation caught Pakistain off guard and resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists. Among those neutralised were high-profile targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassir Ahmed. These individuals were linked to significant terror incidents like the IC-814 hijacking and the Pulwama attack.

OPERATION SINDOOR'S IMPACT
The operation's success was underscored by its ability to thwart repeated aerial attacks on airfields and dumps. Lieutenant Ghai mentioned that these assaults were effectively countered. The Pak Army suffered casualties due to artillery and small arms fire along the Line of Control during this time frame.

Lieutenant Ghai emphasised that Operation Sindoor was a strategic move that significantly impacted terrorist activities. The operation not only targeted gunnies but also disrupted their operations, thereby enhancing security in the region.

CASUALTIES ON BOTH SIDES
The Indian Army's actions led to substantial losses for Pakistain, with an estimated 35 to 40 soldiers killed. However,
if you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning...
India also faced losses, with five soldiers losing their lives during the operation. This highlights the intense nature of the conflict along the Line of Control.

The successful execution of Operation Sindoor demonstrates India's commitment to combating terrorism. By targeting key figures involved in past attacks, India aims to prevent future threats and ensure regional stability.
From the One India liveblog:
May 12, 2025, 8:42 AM IST
India Rules Out IWT, Kashmir Talks With Pakistan; Limits Engagement To DGMO Level Only
India will engage with Pakistan solely through communication between their respective Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), and there will be no dialogue on contentious issues such as Kashmir or the Indus Waters Treaty, which currently remains suspended, according to a Hindustan Times

May 11, 2025, 10:39 PM IST
Major points from the press conference held by DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, on Operation Sindoor:

1. Over 100 terrorists killed in the action. 11 air bases in Pakistan destroyed. Indian Army inflicted heavy damage in response to Pakistan’s intrusion.

2. High-value targets eliminated include: Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, Mudassir Ahmad.

3. 9 confirmed terror camps, based on multi-agency intelligence. Key Targets: Bhawalpur (terrorist training camp) and Muridke (another key terrorist training site)

4. Even after the ceasefire, wave of UAVs and small drones intruded into Indian civilian and military areas. • These drones were successfully intercepted.

5. A befitting response was given by Indian armed forces. Further, all field commanders have been authorised to take appropriate action in case of any ceasefire violation.

May 11, 2025, 10:18 PM IST Delhi
"Our forces remained forward deployed in the Arabian Sea in a decisive posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets in sea and on land, including Karachi at the time of our choosing," said Vice Admiral AN Pramod.
From the Times of India liveblog:
08:54 (IST) May 12
First 'peaceful night' along J&K, border areas in days, says Army
Following the chaos and all the skirmishes that had kept the areas along the northern and western International Borders (IB) up during the night for the past few days, the region has largely remained peaceful during the intervening night of May 11 and May 12, the Army stated.

According to the Army, the region of Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the IB were calm, and no incidents of the violation of the cessation of hostilities were reported.

The army noted that this marked the first calm night in recent days following the cross-border firing, heavy artillery shelling and drone attacks by Pakistan in response to India's Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the April 22 terror attacks, which dismantled major terror sites in Pakistan and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

"The night remained largely peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the international border. No incident has been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days," the Indian Army stated.

For the past few days, the border regions in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat were witnessing chaotic and sleepless nights due to Pakistan's heavy shelling and attempted drone attacks, which were aimed at disrupting peace along the region.

04:57 (IST) May 12
India agreed to pause as 'main objectives had already been achieved'
Deep precision airstrikes with BrahMos supersonic missiles and other standoff weapons on several crucial airbases in Pakistan early Saturday proved to be decisive in the escalating hostilities between the two nations, causing the US to step in and push for a truce.

India agreed as it had achieved its three main objectives — political, military and psychological — according to govt sources.

Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: 6 key decisions by India against Pakistan that still stand
[TimesOfIndia] India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following escalated cross-border tensions in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

The ceasefire was the result of direct engagement between Indian and Pakistani officials, with Islamabad agreeing to the terms with "no preconditions, no postconditions, and no links to other issues."

This comes after the armed forces carried out precision strikes on terrorists hotspots in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under 'Operation Sindoor'.
Follow live blog: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting a day after India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement

Following India's action, Pakistan launched missiles and drones across LoC and International Borders which were intercepted by Army's air defence systems.
Here are the punitive actions that will remain in effect:

SUSPENSION OF INDUS WATERS TREATY
The Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance, government sources confirmed. “There are no preconditions to the ceasefire agreement reached on Saturday, and the IWT will remain suspended,” sources in the ministry of external affairs said.

Brokered by the World Bank in 1960, the treaty governs the distribution and use of the Indus River and its tributaries between India and Pakistan.

The treaty has historically benefited Pakistan, which receives about 80% of the total water flow from these rivers—vital for agriculture, particularly in the provinces of Punjab and Sindh.

INTEGRATED CHECK POST TO REMAIN SHUT
The Integrated check-post at Attari will also remain shut. The Attari-Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan was completely closed following a week of heavy cross-border movement.

The check post at Attari in Punjab was closed, and those who crossed over with valid documentation were instructed to return through that route before May 1.

TRADE BAN
The prohibition on all imports from Pakistan, whether direct or routed through intermediary nations, will also continue.

Additionally, Pakistan-registered vessels are barred from entering Indian ports, and Indian ships are prohibited from accessing Pakistani harbors—reflecting a tougher diplomatic stance.

A newly incorporated provision under “Prohibition on Import from Pakistan” in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) says, “Direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, whether or not freely importable or otherwise permitted, shall be prohibited with immediate effect, until further orders.”

CLOSURE OF AIRSPACE
India will continue to enforce the closure of its airspace to flights originating from or traveling through Pakistan, a measure that came into effect on April 30.

This move will force foreign carriers that typically overfly Pakistani airspace after exiting Indian airspace to take longer, alternate routes.

BAN ON PAKISTANI ACTORS AND ARTISTS
In the interest of national security, India will maintain its ban on Pakistani actors and artists performing within the country.

In addition, all OTT platforms, media streaming services, and intermediaries operating in India are required to discontinue web series, films, songs, podcasts, and other digital content of Pakistani origin—whether available via subscription or otherwise.

VISA SERVICES FOR PAKISTANI CITIZENS
India will continue the suspension of all types of visas for Pakistani nationals.
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Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the government had suspended all categories of visas for Pakistani citizens and instructed those already in India to leave by April 27. However, medical visas were given an extension until April 29, after which they were also revoked.

“In continuation of the decisions made by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect,” the Ministry of External Affairs stated.

The ministry also advised Indian nationals currently in Pakistan to return at the earliest.
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Times of India liveblog
2025-05-11
SUMMARY
India on Saturday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement reached earlier the same day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations. Speaking at a late-night press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Indian forces had been directed to give a firm response to any further ceasefire breaches along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border.

“An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, in the last few hours, Pakistan has violated this understanding,” Misri stated. He confirmed that Indian forces were already retaliating against the latest cross-border attack, which he called “extremely condemnable.”

Misri held Pakistan fully accountable for the renewed hostilities and called on Islamabad to immediately put an end to these provocations. “The armed forces are maintaining strict vigilance, and instructions have been issued to deal strongly with any further violations,” he added.

Earlier, Misri had confirmed that both sides agreed to stop all military operations — whether by land, air, or sea — from 5:00 pm IST. But within hours, reports of gunfire emerged from Pakistan’s side in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, along with sightings of multiple drones near the border.

Tensions between the two countries are at their highest in years, sparked by India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025. Early Friday, powerful explosions shook Jammu city, leading to a complete blackout shortly after Indian forces thwarted Pakistani attempts to hit military targets near the border. Reports suggested that loitering munitions were present in the airspace.

In a similar pattern, loud blasts were heard in the border town of Jaisalmer, while blackouts were enforced across several districts in western Rajasthan bordering Pakistan, throwing entire areas into darkness. A senior official confirmed that explosions continued for nearly an hour.

Several parts of Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana — including Panchkula, Ambala, and Sirsa — were also affected by blackouts. These were seen as precautionary steps amid mounting military friction and fears of airstrikes following Operation Sindoor.

The operation itself was launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including 25 Indians and one Nepali national. The strike targeted nine key terror infrastructure sites tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), located across both Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Sources said the operation began at 1:05 am and wrapped up by 1:30 am, with follow-up hits reported at 1:44 am. Officials stated that the mission deliberately avoided Pakistani military assets to prevent wider escalation while still delivering a strong counter-terror message.

Key targets included JeM’s base in Bahawalpur and LeT’s hub in Muridke. Other locations hit included sites in Sialkot and Tehra Kalan in Pakistan, and Muzaffarabad and Kotli in PoK. The Indian military described the strikes as "focused, measured, and non-escalatory," exclusively aimed at terror networks. The operation was jointly detailed by Foreign Secretary Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh at a media briefing in New Delhi.

In retaliation, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” asserting that Pakistan’s response was already in motion. He declared the full backing of the Pakistani people for their armed forces and warned of further retaliatory action, fuelling fears of a broader conflict.

Back in India, the government defended the move as necessary and justified. At a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for their precision and courage. He expressed satisfaction with the success of the operation and emphasised the need for ongoing alertness.

The conflict has drawn international attention. US President Donald Trump commented on the situation, expressing alarm over the worsening scenario. "It’s so terrible," he said, while noting his strong ties with both India and Pakistan. Trump voiced hope that the two sides could bring the hostilities to an end. "Hopefully they can stop now, as they have gone tit-for-tat," he said, offering to assist with de-escalation if required.


04:17 (IST) May 11
Pakistan violates ceasefire: Firing, drones trigger blackouts in J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat
Shortly after the ceasefire pact between India and Pakistan was announced, multiple ceasefire violations and drone intrusions were reported across the western front, including along the LoC and international border in J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Firing and drone sightings occurred in Rajouri, Jammu, Akhnoor, R S Pura, Udhampur, and Srinagar, triggering explosions and panic. Nearly 50 drones were reportedly shot down over Srinagar, with similar activity noted in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer and Barmer, and Gujarat’s Kutch.

The violations led to widespread blackouts in border districts to avoid detection of targets, as advised by Indian defence authorities. Local administrations in affected regions enforced night-time blackouts, and residents were urged to remain in bunkers. In response to Pakistani aggression, Indian forces retaliated strongly, causing heavy damage to Pakistan Rangers’ posts and destroying a terror launchpad in Sialkot, PoK.

03:47 (IST) May 11
India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Lashkar’s Muridke HQ chief among 140 terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor
India’s covert Operation Sindoor, carried out on the night of May 6-7, resulted in the elimination of around a dozen top-tier terrorists in Pakistan, including IC-814 hijacker Yusuf Azhar, Lashkar’s Muridke head Abu Jundal alias Mudassar, and the son of the 2016 Nagrota attack planner. Sources confirmed that the strikes, launched in retaliation for the recent Pahalgam massacre, killed an estimated 130-140 terrorists. The operation dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's military-terror nexus, as seen in the high-profile funerals of several terrorists, attended by Pakistani military and political leaders.

Among the key targets was Yusuf Azhar, a long-wanted terrorist with an Interpol Red Notice, and Mudassar, who was given a military-style funeral by Pakistan Army. Lashkar's Abu Akasha and JeM’s Mohammad Hassan Khan were also killed. India’s intelligence claimed to possess video proof of military officials at these funerals, confirming direct links between the Pakistani state and terrorist groups. Two major terror hubs—Muridke and Bahawalpur—were destroyed in the strikes. These facilities had been central to planning and training for attacks like Pulwama (2019) and Nagrota. Officials called Operation Sindoor a clear signal of India’s capability to locate and eliminate high-value targets across the border.

03:19 (IST) May 11
Pakistan shelling kills 2 Army men, an IAF Sergeant and a BSF SI in Jammu
Intensified shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region resulted in the loss of four Indian security personnel. Among the casualties were an Army JCO and a rifleman, an IAF sergeant stationed in Udhampur, and a BSF sub-inspector positioned along the international border in the RS Pura sector.

01:31 (IST) May 11
India-Pakistan Tensions Live: Soldier injured in firing at Nagrota Army station in Jammu, search ops underway to track intruder
An alert sentry at Nagrota Military Station thwarted a potential intrusion, sustaining minor injuries during a brief exchange of fire. Simultaneously, a precautionary blackout was enforced in parts of Punjab. India reported ceasefire violations by Pakistan, responding firmly and maintaining a strong vigil along the border and Line of Control after terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

00:21 (IST) May 11
Loud explosions, red streaks and sirens haunt Jammu and Kashmir, border districts again as Pakistan breaches ceasefire: What we know so far
Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

00:16 (IST) May 11
Ceasefire violations: India accuses Pakistan, orders strong response to border breaches

India on Saturday held Pakistan responsible for breaching a ceasefire understanding reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri, addressing a late-night press briefing, said Indian armed forces had been directed to respond firmly to any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border.

"An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, over the past few hours, Pakistan has breached this understanding," Misri said.

00:11 (IST) May 11
India Pakistan News Live: Nagrota Military Station; Sentry injured in brief gunfire after spotting suspicious movement
A sentry posted at the Nagrota Military Station opened fire after detecting suspicious movement near the perimeter late Friday night, the White Knight Corps said in a statement. Upon issuing a challenge, the sentry was met with retaliatory fire, resulting in a brief exchange.

The sentry sustained a minor injury during the incident but managed to alert security forces immediately. A search operation has since been launched in and around the area to trace the suspected intruder(s).

SUMMARY
India on Saturday blamed Pakistan of breaching a ceasefire understanding reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. At a late-night press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Indian armed forces had been instructed to respond firmly to any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border.

“An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action. However, in the last few hours, Pakistan has violated this understanding,” Misri stated. He confirmed that Indian forces were retaliating against the latest cross-border intrusion, which he termed “extremely condemnable.”

Misri said Pakistan bore full responsibility for the latest escalation and urged Islamabad to act immediately to halt the provocations. “The armed forces are maintaining strict vigilance, and instructions have been issued to deal strongly with any further violations,” he added.

Earlier in the day, Misri announced that the DGMOs had agreed to cease all military activity — including on land, air, and sea — starting at 5:00 pm IST. However, just hours later, firing was reported from the Pakistani side in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, with multiple drone sightings along the border.

On Friday morning, panic gripped parts of Jammu following air-raid sirens and explosions near the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri. The Border Security Force (BSF) also thwarted an infiltration attempt in Samba late Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Indian Army reported shooting down more than 50 swarm drones during several Pakistani attempts to breach defences.

Advanced air defence systems including L-70, Zu-23mm, and Schilka guns were deployed across critical areas such as Udhampur, Jammu, Nagrota, Akhnoor, Samba, and Pathankot. Unverified reports claimed that a Pakistani Air Force jet may have been downed over the Pathankot sector. Two Pakistani drones were also destroyed in the Naushera sector amid intense artillery exchanges.

The Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) confirmed that key Indian military installations in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur were targeted with drones and missiles, all of which were successfully intercepted with no casualties.

Union home minister Amit Shah chaired an emergency meeting with top officials from border forces and CISF to review security across India’s borders and airports.

Internationally, US Vice President JD Vance, who was in India during the Pahalgam terror attack, called the situation a “regional conflict” and said the US would not intervene but would support dialogue. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been in touch with global leaders, assuring them that India’s response has been “targeted, proportional, and focused on terror infrastructure.”

India strongly rejected Pakistan’s accusation that it targeted the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning Islamabad against using such “blatant lies” as pretext for further escalation.

Foreign secretary Misri reiterated that the current crisis was triggered by the Pahalgam attack and said the onus now lay on Pakistan to de-escalate. He also accused Pakistan of running a disinformation campaign.

Pakistan, meanwhile, reportedly launched another round of drone and missile strikes on Thursday night, targeting areas including Satwari, RS Pura, and Arnia. All eight missiles were intercepted. Authorities confirmed the recovery of drone and missile debris from multiple sites, offering clear evidence of the assault.
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Pakistan vs India: A Truce That Isn't Being Held
2025-05-11
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
by Vasily Fedorov
And who, pray tell, did not hold it first?
[REGNUM] On the night of May 10, Pakistan announced the start of a large-scale military operation against India.

According to the Pakistani side, the operation was a response to a series of Indian strikes that began on May 7 and were directed against targets in border areas.

HISTORY OF ESCALATION
The conflict dates back to April 22, when a terrorist attack took place in the Pahalgam area of ​​Indian-controlled Kashmir. A group of militants attacked tourists, killing 26 people.

The Resistance Front, a division of the Islamist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Days later, Lashkar-e-Taiba itself denied any involvement, claiming that the statement was posted by Indian state hackers.

On May 7, India launched missile, air and artillery strikes on Pakistani territory. The Indian side claimed that the targets were terrorist infrastructure facilities.

On the morning of May 10, the Pakistani armed forces announced the start of the military operation. The official statement from the Pakistani government said: “This operation is being carried out in response to the initial attack by India, which was an encroachment on our land, people and sovereignty.”

According to the Pakistani side, significant results were achieved during the operation.

The Indian air bases of Udhampur and Pathankot were destroyed, a warehouse of supersonic anti-ship missiles "BrahMos" in Beas was destroyed, and an S-400 air defense system in Adampur, India, was destroyed.

A cyber attack was carried out that knocked out up to 70% of India's power grid. An airfield in the Indian city of Sirsa was destroyed, as well as a supply depot in Uri and one of the command centers of an Indian military formation.

INDIAN LOSSES AND STATEMENTS BY THE PARTIES
At least five people were killed in the Pakistani strikes, Indian sources said. Among the victims was a senior official, Raj Kumar Thapa, and two of his employees were seriously wounded.

Pakistan has attacked 26 areas of India from Jammu and Kashmir in the north to Gujarat in the west.

The attacks were carried out using drones, long-range weapons, loitering munitions and fighter jets.

India responded with missile strikes on three Pakistani air bases - Nur Khan, Murid and Shorkot.

The Indian army also said it had carried out attacks on "terrorist training sites" in Pakistan.

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stressed that the country is not considering the possibility of using nuclear weapons: “If nuclear weapons are used, not only the parties to the conflict will suffer, but also the observers.”

At the same time, the minister added that Pakistan has fewer options in developing the conflict due to “the situation that India has created.”

Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar told Geo TV that his country had "consistently avoided escalation."

He also said Pakistan would consider de-escalation if India did not carry out further attacks.

India has accused Pakistan of escalating the conflict and encroaching on its sovereignty. The Indian military has also reported the deployment of Pakistani troops to the border.

FIRST CONTACTS AND EMERGENCY TRUCE
Amid growing tensions, the first signs of possible negotiations began to appear.

Shortly after the escalation began, senior Indian and Pakistani military officials held their first telephone conversation since the outbreak of tensions.

During the conversation, the Pakistani side expressed a desire to hold a meeting with their Indian colleagues.

The G7 countries have called on India and Pakistan to reduce tensions and engage in direct dialogue.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pakistani General Asim Munir, urging both countries to find ways to compromise.

On May 10, after a “long night of negotiations,” US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire had been agreed upon.

"After a long night of negotiations brokered by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire," he wrote on social media.

The ceasefire came into effect at 17:00 local time (14:30 Moscow time). Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri officially confirmed the agreement.

Rubio said Vice President J.D. Vance was acting as a mediator, adding that India and Pakistan "agreed to begin broad-based negotiations in a neutral venue."

VIOLATION OF THE CEASEFIRE AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE CONFLICT
Despite an official ceasefire announcement, explosions were soon heard in the Indian city of Jammu and shells were seen in the sky.

An Indian government source accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire. Loud explosions were heard in several cities in Indian Kashmir and power outages were imposed.

The Indian Chief Minister in Jammu and Kashmir expressed bewilderment: "What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard all over Srinagar!!!" The Deputy Foreign Minister also said the ceasefire had been violated.

During the four days of fighting, both sides suffered significant losses. In addition to the loss of life and material damage, the conflict led to a serious deterioration in diplomatic relations between the countries.

Embassy staffs were cut, visas were cancelled, and borders were closed.

Key agreements that have governed relations between the countries for decades have been suspended, including the 1960 Indus River water sharing treaty and the 1972 Simla Agreement, which defined the status quo in the disputed Kashmir region.

Both countries closed their airspace, causing significant disruption to air travel across the Eurasian continent.

Operations at 32 Indian airports have been suspended until May 15.

READY FOR DIALOGUE?
After the ceasefire was announced, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said: " We are ready to engage in constructive diplomacy and comprehensive dialogue with India and strive to resolve all issues."

India, while confirming the ceasefire, warned that "any terrorist attack by militants" from Pakistani territory would be a trigger for war.

At the same time, the country announced that it would maintain the measures taken against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

Trump praised the leaders of both countries for demonstrating “common sense and common sense” in declaring a ceasefire. Pakistani airspace has been reopened to all types of flights.

In the protracted Indo-Pakistani conflict that has been going on since 1947, the events of May 2025 marked the most significant escalation since at least 1999 (the Kargil War) and the second major military clash since both sides declared their nuclear status.

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New explosions hit India after ceasefire announcements with Pakistan
2025-05-11
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.

Paks can't control their jihadi militants.

The Pakistanis have indeed claimed that ever since they first sent jihadis in to conquer Kashmir before Pakistan was separated from India at independence. Granted, they only managed to get partway across before the Indians stopped them, but one of these times the jihadis they’ve financed, equipped, and trained will finally succeed in finishing the job — completely uncontrolled, really.
[Regnum] Several explosions occurred in the capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the city of Srinagar, on the evening of May 10. This was reported by the region's chief minister Omar Abdullah.

The blasts came hours after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire agreement.

"What just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions are heard all over Srinagar," Abdullah wrote on his social media page.

CNN reported that there were “multiple” explosions. ANI reported that drones were seen in the skies over Udhampur. According to these reports, the air defense system was activated and the city’s electricity was cut off.

As reported by the Regnum news agency, earlier on May 10, US President Donald Trump said that India and Pakistan, with Washington's mediation, had agreed to a complete ceasefire. The parties confirmed this statement, and the ceasefire came into effect.
And very exciting it was, too, until the parties of the Pakistani part broke it. Mr. Wife, who worked in India once upon a time, thought it might actually last only minutes. I thought they would hold on at least until midnight, to keep President Trump sweet. Mr. Wife won, darn it.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that, in addition to the ceasefire, the parties to the conflict also agreed to meet on neutral territory and discuss "a wide range of issues."

The conflict between India and Pakistan began to escalate on April 22, after a terrorist group attacked tourists in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. At least 27 people were killed in the attack. The attackers managed to escape.
Pakistan’s Lashkar-e Taiba pretending to be a local “resistance” group.
On May 6, India launched Operation Sindoor, declaring it was targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. Pakistani authorities said the Indian military had targeted civilian targets.
They did say that, yes. That’s how they define where they park their pet jihadi groups — the traditional Arabic term is ribat, a base to house fighters while they rest and prepare for the next attack to expand the ummah.
There have been several exchanges of fire along the border between the two countries, and there have been reports of dogfights between fighter jets, drone strikes and missile strikes. Both sides have accused each other of attacking civilian targets and have expressed their willingness to stop escalating in the wake of their adversary.

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Indian Foreign Ministry Accuses Pakistan of Ceasefire Violation

The Pakistani side violated the agreement with India on establishing a ceasefire, Indian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vikram Misri said on May 10.

"There have been repeated violations of the agreement reached earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan in the last two hours," Misri told reporters.

He stressed that the Indian Armed Forces are giving an adequate response to violations. The Indian diplomatic mission called on Pakistan to take appropriate measures to eliminate violations and "treat the situation seriously and responsibly."

Misri added that the Indian Armed Forces "have been instructed to deal decisively with any instance of recurrence of border violations along the international border."

As reported by Regnum news agency, the conflict between India and Pakistan escalated after a terrorist group attacked a group of tourists in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. At least 26 people were killed in the attack.

Two days later, India blocked the flow of the Indus River into Pakistan and expelled Pakistan's military attachés. In turn, Pakistani authorities suspended bilateral agreements with New Delhi, closed Indian airspace, and declared that any attempt to stop or divert the flow of water would be considered an act of war.

There have been several exchanges of fire along the border between the two countries, and there have been reports of dogfights between fighter jets, drone strikes and missile strikes. Both sides have accused each other of attacking civilian targets and have expressed their willingness to stop escalating in the wake of their adversary.

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