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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
India's Strikes Hit Nur Khan Airbase Tied To Nuke Sites, Pakistan Insiders Confirm Damage
Last Updated: Nur Khan Airbase is widely regarded as a multipurpose backbone of the Pakistan Air Force Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase, which is considered a critical node in its military infrastructure, sustained significant damage in India's precision strike during Operation Sindoor, satellite images have confirmed. Nur Khan Airbase, located just 25 km from Islamabad and adjacent to Pakistan Army Headquarters and its nuclear command facilities, is widely regarded as a multipurpose backbone of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It houses elite VIP transport fleets, mobile command centres, surveillance aircraft, and Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones. Crucially, the base is suspected to be linked to Pakistan's nuclear oversight and mobility networks. Intelligence sources confirm that Indian strikes targeted key infrastructure including runways, radar stations, hangars, and underground fortified zones. Satellite imagery revealed the destruction of a 7,000 sq ft operations complex and command vehicles, as well as crater impacts near areas believed to store sensitive or nuclear-linked assets. Pak Security Analyst's Big Expose Pakistani security analyst Imtiaz Gul, in a video statement, alleged that the airbase functions effectively as an 'American fortress," off-limits even to Pakistan Army personnel. He cited repeated sightings of US aircraft, undisclosed cargo, and restricted access to Pakistan Army officers. 'There are hidden agreements between the US and Pakistan Army since 2001," Gul alleged, linking the base to Afghan war logistics and past drone operations. His statement aligns with CNN-News18 's prior report that Pakistan is deliberately avoiding debris clearance at the base, fearing it would confirm the extent of the damage to both India and the global community. Sources say orders were issued to delay cleanup efforts to obscure satellite-based assessments of the strike's impact. The Pakistan Army has attempted to downplay the damage. But intelligence agencies, backed by high-resolution satellite imagery, confirm that around 20% of Pakistan's air force operational infrastructure may have been degraded in the strike. Mobile command centres, surveillance systems like the Saab Erieye AWACS, and other critical assets were severely compromised. Further complicating the situation is the base's proximity to Pakistan's nuclear assets. Sources suggest that debris near these sensitive areas has not been cleared out of both logistical constraints and deep strategic insecurity—any exposure could inadvertently validate long-held suspicions about US and Pakistani collaboration on covert nuclear logistics. India's ability to strike such a fortified and symbolically significant site sends a strong message, not just about its long-range strike capabilities but also about the gaps in Pakistan's air defence system. Top officials note that the attack bypassed ballistic missile interception systems and directly targeted high-value strategic infrastructure. Pakistan's continued silence and reluctance to share ground-level visuals from Nur Khan only adds to the perception of a major military and political embarrassment. 'This is not just material damage, it is a psychological blow to the core of Pakistan's defence establishment," a senior intelligence officer told CNN-News18. First Published: June 09, 2025, 18:59 IST
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who really owns Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase? Defence analyst sets off controversy; alleges US control
A shocking claim by a Pakistani security expert has raised alarms about the relationship between the US and Pakistan and the extent of their military cooperation. Imtiaz Gul, a defence analyst, alleged that the strategically important Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi is 'under American control.' These remarks come just days after India targeted multiple airbases in Pakistan, during a precision strike, responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. In a widely shared video, Gul said that even senior Pakistan army officers are not allowed to interfere in the operations at the strategically important airbase. American airplanes at the site He said that many times American aircrafts could be seen at the base, though no one is aware of what may be inside or any information about their operations or cargo. The two nations might be having an undisclosed agreement triggering concerns over the country's military transparency, Gul suggested, quoted by ET. Why is the Nur Khan base important? This airbase, in particular, is crucial for Pakistan, as it is located near Islamabad and Rawalpindi. These twin cities are home to the Pakistan army's general headquarters and the strategic plans division, which oversees the country's nuclear arsenal. The base is considered a central hub for Pakistan's military air transport and air mobility command. India's strike at Nur During Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory mission in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India reportedly targeted the Nur Khan airbase. The Operation reportedly left the airbase damaged, which further raised concerns over its regional security. Despite the growing uproar, Pakistan's military and government have remained tight-lipped. There has been no official denial or confirmation of Gul's claims, fuelling speculation about covert military arrangements between Islamabad and Washington. The situation has left many in Pakistan questioning who really controls one of the country's most critical airbases and what it means for national security.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistani expert drops bombshell, says US runs Nur Khan airbase; Even Pak Army not allowed to enter
American Aircraft Frequently Seen at the Base Nur Khan Airbase Located news Headquarters of Pakistan Army India targeted Nur Khan airbase in Operation Sindoor No official response on US control claims Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A claim by Pakistani security expert Imtiaz Gul has ignited a controversy regarding the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi. In a widely circulated video, Gul alleges that the strategically important airbase is "under American control," and that even senior Pakistan Army officers are not allowed to interfere. The claim comes days after India's precision strike on the same base during Operation Sindoor , launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack According to Gul, American aircraft are frequently seen at the base, and there is little information available about their operations or cargo. He suggested that the arrangement between the United States and Pakistan appears to be based on undisclosed agreements, raising concerns over national sovereignty and military transparency. Gul's statement has raised questions about the extent of military cooperation between the US and Pakistan. It also brings up concerns about Pakistan's sovereignty and the transparency of its military Nur Khan airbase is strategically vital for Pakistan. It is located near Islamabad and Rawalpindi, which is the headquarters of the Pakistan Army. The airbase is also close to the Strategic Plans Division, which is in charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. The base houses Pakistan's main air transport squadrons and serves as the command center for the country's air mobility to the tensions, the Indian Air Force reportedly targeted the Nur Khan airbase during Operation Sindoor. This was a retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation caused damage to the airbase, underscoring its importance in regional security. The decision to target Nur Khan held both strategic and symbolic value, as the base is not only a key military asset but also lies in close proximity to Pakistan Army's main command far, there has been no official confirmation or denial from Pakistan's government or military regarding Gul's claim. However, the video has triggered questions about the extent of US access to Pakistani military infrastructure.
India.com
03-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Massive blow for Pakistan after Op Sindoor as Noor Khan airbase is now under control of...,Asim Munir can only....
(File) Pakistan's Noor Khan airbase: In a significant development after India attacked and extensively damaged the Noor Khan airbase of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), a new news report has claimed that the airbase of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is allegedly under the control of the US. According to a viral video on internet, Imtiaz Gul, a Pakistani security expert has claimed that the airbase is in total US control and even Pakistani army officials are not allowed to interfere in the airbase. The defence expert has also claimed that American planes are repeatedly seen at the Noor Khan airbase, but no clarity about their cargo has been obtained. Raising serious questions over Pakistan's sovereignty, the claim has brought shame for the armed forces of Pakistan. About Noor Khan airbase PAF Base Nur Khan is a major Pakistan Air Force airbase located in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, Punjab province. The base also hosts educational institutions such as PAF College, Chaklala, dedicated to Aviation Cadets, and Fazaia Inter College Nur Khan. It was in news as India had recently attacked it during its recent Operation Sindoor. Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir promoted Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir was earlier promoted to the rank of field marshal, the prime minister's office said in a statement, the first time in almost 60 years that a general has been elevated to the role. His promotion, which was approved by the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, comes days after the country's worst military conflict with India in nearly three decades, as per a report by Reuters. A security official said field marshal was a ceremonial five-star rank that usually signifies extraordinary leadership and wartime achievement. The promotion is the first since Pakistani dictator General Ayub Khan made himself a field marshal in 1965, he said. With the new ceremonial rank, he said, Munir will remain the army chief. (With inputs from agencies)
