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LBCI
10-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Pakistan Defense Minister denies nuclear body meeting after offensive launched on India
Pakistan's defense minister said on Saturday that no meeting of the top military and civil body overseeing the country's nuclear arsenal had been scheduled following a military operation against India earlier in the day. Pakistan's military said earlier that the prime minister had called on the authority to meet. The information minister did not respond immediately to a request for comment. "This thing that you have spoken about (nuclear option) is present, but let's not talk about it - we should treat it as a very distant possibility, we shouldn't even discuss it in the immediate context," Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif told ARY TV. Reuters
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Pakistan and India step up military strikes amid calls to de-escalate
ISLAMABAD/JAMMU: Pakistan and India launched strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations on Saturday, prompting US calls for the neighbours to begin talks and defuse their escalating conflict, the most intense since 1999. Fears that the countries' nuclear arsenals might come into play spiked when the Pakistan military said a top military and civil body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet, but the defence minister later said no such meeting was scheduled. Officials from both sides showed a willingness for now to take a step back following the day's exchanges. Pakistan's foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, told local television that if India stops here, then 'we will consider to stop here'. The Indian military said regarding Pakistan's military attacks on Saturday that 'all hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded to appropriately'. G7 urges Pakistan, India dialogue, US offers help on 'constructive talks' Analysts and diplomats have long feared that conflict between the rivals could escalate into the use of nuclear weapons, in one of the world's most dangerous and most populated nuclear flashpoint regions. Unlike Pakistan, India does not have a no-first-use doctrine. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif played down any immediate nuclear threat, calling it a 'very distant possibility'. 'We shouldn't even discuss it in the immediate context,' he told ARY TV. 'Before we get to that point, I think temperatures will come down. No meeting has happened of the National Command Authority, nor is any such meeting scheduled.' Pakistan's information minister did not respond to a request for comment and the military said it had no immediate comment. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir and India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday, urging both sides to de-escalate and 're-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation'. 'India's approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so,' Jaishankar said on X after the call with Rubio. Blasts heard in IIOJK's Srinagar, say official, Reuters witness, residents Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh told a press conference India was responding to moves by Pakistani forces but would show restraint if Pakistan did so as well. 'The Pakistan military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas, indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation,' she said. 'Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness. Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military.' Strikes, counter-strikes As tensions remain high, residents across Pakistan and India have rushed to stockpile food and other essential supplies, while families living near the border fled to safer areas. Indian authorities have installed sirens in high-rise buildings in New Delhi, some 650 kilometres (400 miles) from the border. Pakistan early on Saturday said it had targeted multiple bases in India, including a missile storage site in India's north, in response to prior attacks by the Indian military. US mission to Pakistan restricts all personnel movements, State Department says India said there was limited damage to equipment and personnel at four air force stations. The military said there were several high-speed missile attacks on air bases in Punjab state and that India had responded to the attacks. Blasts rang out across Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in neighbouring Punjab until early morning on Saturday. Jammu streets were empty hours after loud blasts were heard and projectiles were seen flying across the city sky. 'Jammu city has never been hit before. Never thought we will be hit like this,' said 60-year-old Rajeev Gupta, whose brother was wounded by a shell. Pakistan said that, before its offensive, India had fired missiles at three air bases, including one close to the capital, Islamabad, but Pakistani air defences intercepted most of them. Locked in a longstanding dispute over Kashmir, the two countries have engaged in daily clashes since Wednesday. China expresses concern, offers help to resolve Pakistan, India conflict Pakistan's information minister said in a post on X that Saturday's military operation was named 'Operation Bunyanun Marsoos'. The term is taken from the Holy Quran and means a firm, united structure. Despite growing Western calls for peace, defence experts said the opposite seemed to be happening. 'Operations moving to next level - free use of missiles and drones by both sides,' said Pravin Sawhney, a defence author and former Indian Army officer. 'And reports that Pakistan Army is moving troops forward. Not good indications of what lies ahead!'
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
India and Pakistan step up military strikes amid calls to de-escalate
Pakistan and India launched strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations on Saturday, prompting US calls for the nuclear-armed neighbors to begin talks and defuse their escalating conflict, the most intense since 1999. Fears that the countries' nuclear arsenals might come into play spiked when the Pakistan military said a top military and civil body overseeing its nuclear weapons would meet, but the defense minister later said no such meeting was scheduled. Officials from both sides showed a willingness for now to take a step back following the day's exchanges. 7 A damaged house where 12-year-old twin brother and sister Zian Khan and Urwa Fatima died during Pakistan's shelling on the Poonch district on May 9, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Pakistan's foreign minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, told local television that if India stops here, then 'we will consider to stop here.' The Indian military said regarding Pakistan's military attacks on Saturday that 'all hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded to appropriately.' Analysts and diplomats have long feared that conflict between the rivals could escalate into the use of nuclear weapons, in one of the world's most dangerous and most populated nuclear flashpoint regions. Unlike India, Pakistan does not have a no-first-use doctrine. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif played down any immediate nuclear threat, calling it a 'very distant possibility.' 'We shouldn't even discuss it in the immediate context,' he told ARY TV. 'Before we get to that point, I think temperatures will come down. No meeting has happened of the National Command Authority, nor is any such meeting scheduled.' 7 An Indian military personnel member stands armed at the entrance to the international airport in Srinagar on May 10, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 7 Muslim Pakistani activists rally at an anti-India protest in Lahore on May 10, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Pakistan's information minister did not respond to a request for comment and the military said it had no immediate comment. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir and India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday, urging both sides to de-escalate and 're-establish direct communication to avoid miscalculation.' 'India's approach has always been measured and responsible and remains so,' Jaishankar said on X after the call with Rubio. Indian Wing Commander Vyomika Singh told a press conference India was responding to moves by Pakistani forces but would show restraint if Pakistan did so as well. 7 The damaged remains of a car in Jammu, India on May 10, 2025. Getty Images 'The Pakistan military has been observed to be moving their troops into forward areas, indicating offensive intent to further escalate the situation,' she said. 'Indian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness. Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistan military.' Strikes, Counter-Strikes As tensions remain high, residents across Pakistan and India have rushed to stockpile food and other essential supplies, while families living near the border fled to safer areas. Indian authorities have installed sirens in high-rise buildings in New Delhi, some 400 miles from the border. Pakistan early on Saturday said it had targeted multiple bases in India, including a missile storage site in India's north, in response to prior attacks by the Indian military. 7 Damaged left at a residential building after a Pakistani attack. Getty Images India said there was limited damage to equipment and personnel at four air force stations. The military said there were several high-speed missile attacks on air bases in Punjab state and that India had responded to the attacks. Five civilians were killed in the attacks in the Jammu region of Indian Kashmir, regional police said. Hindu-majority India and Islamic Pakistan both claim Kashmir in full but rule it in part. Blasts rang out across Indian Kashmir and the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in neighboring Punjab until early morning on Saturday. Jammu streets were empty hours after loud blasts were heard and projectiles were seen flying across the city sky. 'Jammu city has never been hit before. Never thought we will be hit like this,' said 60-year-old Rajeev Gupta, whose brother was wounded by a shell. 7 A damaged window and wall near the spot where the 12-year-old twins were killed on May 7, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Pakistan said that, before its offensive, India had fired missiles at three air bases, including one close to the capital, Islamabad, but Pakistani air defenses intercepted most of them. Locked in a longstanding dispute over Kashmir, the two countries have engaged in daily clashes since Wednesday when India launched strikes inside Pakistan on what it called 'terrorist infrastructure.' Pakistan vowed to retaliate. Pakistan's information minister said in a post on X that Saturday's military operation was named 'Operation Bunyanun Marsoos.' The term is taken from the Koran and means a firm, united structure. India has said its strikes on Wednesday, which started the latest round of clashes that have left more than 50 people dead in both countries, were in retaliation for a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir last month. 7 A burnt scooter sits on a wall after the deadly airstrike on India. AFP via Getty Images Pakistan denied India's accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack. Since Wednesday, the two countries have exchanged cross-border fire and shelling, and sent drones and missiles into each other's airspace. Despite growing Western calls for peace, defense experts said the opposite seemed to be happening. 'Operations moving to next level – free use of missiles and drones by both sides,' said Pravin Sawhney, a defense author and former Indian Army officer. 'And reports that Pakistan Army is moving troops forward. Not good indications of what lies ahead!'
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
No meeting of National Command Authority scheduled: defence minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that no meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) was scheduled following a military operation against India. 'No meeting has happened of the National Command Authority, nor is any such meeting scheduled,' he told ARY TV. Earlier, soon after Pakistan carried out 'Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos,' striking several Indian military sites on Saturday, state media PTV reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened the NCA meeting, The NCA is the authority responsible for safeguarding the national security of Pakistan through command, control and operational decisions regarding Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme. Pakistan launched a counterattack against India in response to missile strikes on three of Pakistan's airbases during the night of May 9-10, according to state media reports.
