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Express Tribune
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Indian aggression: 40 civilians among 51 martyrs
Forty Pakistanis, including seven women and 15 children, embraced martyrdom in unprovoked, reprehensible and dastardly Indian attacks on May 7, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday. The military's media wing said that the barbaric strikes targeting innocent civilians also injured 121 people, including 10 women and 27 children. Additionally, 11 armed forces personnel laid down their lives defending the motherland, while 78 others sustained injuries. India launched missiles strikes on Pakistani civilian targets during the night between May 6 and 7. In response, Pakistan mounted a fierce counterattack, downing five Indian warplanes. Over the next two days, India deployed swarms of drones, all of which were successfully shot down by Pakistani forces. On May 10, The Pakistan Armed Forces mounted a determined and proportionate retaliation under the banner of Marka-e-Haq, conducting precise and notched-up retributive strikes as part of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. These decisive actions compelled India to request a ceasefire, to which Pakistan agreed. "These barbaric strikes resulted in the martyrdom of 40 civiliansamong them seven women and 15 childrenwhile 121 others sustained injuries, including 10 women and 27 children," the ISPR said, referring to the brutal attacks in the early hours of May 7. "In response to this grave aggression, the Pakistan Armed Forces mounted a resolute response under the banner of Marka-e-Haq, delivering precise and intensified retributive strikes through Operation Bunyanum Marsoos," the statement said. "While defending the motherland with exemplary valour, 11 personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces embraced martyrdom and 78 were wounded," it said. They included Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Adeel Akbar and Sepoy Nisar. According to ISPR, the martyrs from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) included Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Technician Aurangzeb, Senior Technician Najeeb, Corporal Technician Farooq and Senior Technician Mubashir. Tributes pour in "The noble sacrifice of martyrs is an enduring symbol of courage, devotion, and unwavering patriotismetched forever in the nation's memory," the ISPR said. It paid "solemn tribute to the martyred civilians and military personnel" and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. "The nation remains resolute in the face of aggression. Let there be no ambiguity: any attempt to challenge Pakistan's sovereignty or territorial integrity, ever again, shall be met with a swift, full-spectrum, and decisive response Inshallah. Pakistan Zindabad - Afwaj-e-Pakistan Paindabad." President Asif Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid glowing tribute to martyrs of Marka-e-Haq and saluted the families of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. They said that the entire nation offered salute to brave sons of Pakistan Army and the PAF, who rendered sacrifices for security of the motherland. They expressed grief over the loss of precious lives, including children and women, during the Indian attacks. "Our brave forces shattered the enemy's arrogance through 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos', the president said in a statement. India's blatant aggression has further united and strengthened the Pakistani people," he added. Prime Minister Shehbaz also underscored that through 'Operation Bunyanum Marsoos', Pakistani Armed Forces shattered India's fantasy of having numerical strength and arrogance. "Our valiant officers and soldiers fulfilled their promise made with the nation to protect the motherland," he added. Prime Minister expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 40 innocent civilians, including 15 children and seven women due to Indian aggression. He prayed for the quick recovery of those sustained injuries. Compensation package In a major policy announcement on Monday, Shehbaz said that families of civilians martyred during the operation would receive Rs10 million each, while injured civilians would be granted between Rs1 to 2 million each, depending on the severity of injuries. For the martyred military personnel, the government would provide Rs10 million to Rs18 million to families, based on rank. Additionally, based on rank, Rs19 million to Rs42 million would be given as housing assistance to the martyrs' families. Families of the martyrs would continue to receive full salary and allowances until their scheduled retirement date; besides the children of the martyred soldiers would be entitled to free education up to graduation, and one daughter of each martyr would receive Rs1 million marriage grant. The prime minister said that the military personnel injured during the operation would receive between Rs2 million and Rs5 million each. He further announced that the federal government would bear the expenses of the treatment for all the wounded individuals, both civilian and military. In addition to individual support, Shehbaz said, the government will also undertake the reconstruction of all homes and mosques damaged or destroyed in the Indian strikes. "The responsibility of supporting the children of martyrs lies with the government, Shehbaz said. "We will fulfil this duty." Shehbaz also announced that all individuals who rendered services in the country's defence during the operationregardless of rank or rolewill be officially recognised at the national level and honoured with awards. (WITH INPUT FROM AGENCIES)
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
40 civilians, 11 troops martyred in Indian aggression: ISPR
Listen to article At least 51 people, including 40 civilians and 11 military personnel, were killed during India's cross-border attacks on Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistani territory, Pakistan's military said, calling the attacks 'unprovoked and reprehensible'. The casualties occurred during a military escalation on the night of May 6 and 7 during which Indian forces deliberately targeted residential areas, including women, children, and the elderly, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. 'These barbaric strikes resulted in the martyrdom of 40 civilians — among them 7 women and 15 children,' the ISPR said. At least 121 others were injured, including 10 women and 27 children. The ISPR said 11 personnel of the Pakistan armed forces were also killed in action while defending the region. Seventy-eight others were wounded. 'The armed forces mounted a resolute response... delivering precise and measured retaliation,' the statement added. The military released the names of the fallen personnel, who included air force and ground unit members: Naik Abdul Rehman, Lance Naik Dilawar Khan, Lance Naik Ikramullah, Naik Waqar Khalid, Sepoy Muhammad Adeel Akbar, Sepoy Nisar, Squadron Leader Usman Yousuf, Chief Technician Aurangzeb, Senior Technician Najeeb, Corporal Technician Farooq, and Senior Technician Mubashir. 'Their noble sacrifice is an enduring symbol of courage, devotion, and unwavering patriotism — etched forever in the nation's memory,' ISPR said. The statement continued, 'The armed forces, together with the people of Pakistan, pay solemn tribute to the martyred civilians and military personnel, and offer heartfelt prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.' It concluded with a warning, stating that any attempt to challenge Pakistan's sovereignty 'shall be met with a swift, full-spectrum, and decisive response, Inshallah.' Earlier, senior military officials from Pakistan and India on Monday held their first round of talks through a hotline and agreed to maintain the ceasefire agreed on Saturday after the five-day war. As part of the ceasefire deal, brokered by the United States, Director General Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan Major General Kashif Abdullah and his Indian counterpart Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai spoke to each other. India-Pakistan ceasefire follows escalation, but Fragile Calm Persists A full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced on May 10 after days of heightened military exchanges that brought both nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of war. The announcement was first made by US President Donald Trump and later confirmed by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Tensions flared following an April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which left 26 civilians dead. India blamed Pakistan-based elements without presenting any evidence, Islamabad rejected the allegations. In response, India closed the Wagah border, revoked visas, and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty—moves Pakistan called an 'act of war.' The conflict intensified with India's missile attracks and drone incursions as it lauched its Operation Sindoor. Pakistan's military launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos in retaliation, and announced it had downed five Indian jets—including Rafales—and intercepted 77 Israeli-made Harop drones. Following diplomatic intervention led by Washington, both sides agreed to halt military activity across land, air, and sea. However, hours after the truce, fresh skirmishes were reported along both sides of the Line of Control. Explosions were heard in Srinagar and exchanges of fire were cited by officials on both sides, raising concerns over the ceasefire's durability. Pakistan's Foreign Office reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire while accusing India of violations. DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stressed that Pakistan had not requested the truce, asserting that India initiated the ceasefire request following Pakistan's retaliatory strikes. He described war between two nuclear powers as 'inconceivable' and 'an absurdity.' Chaudhry confirmed that no Indian pilot was in Pakistani custody, dismissing viral claims as misinformation. He called Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos a unified national response to Indian aggression, noting Pakistan had delivered on its commitments to respond decisively and proportionately. Cities across Pakistan observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (Day of Thanks) on Sunday to mark what was hailed domestically as a successful defence of national sovereignty.
