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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'No Strategist In Pakistan Was Prepared...': BJP Lauds CNN-News18's Op Sindoor Documentary
Last Updated: In the early hours of May 10, Indian airstrikes struck several Pakistani airbases, including Nur Khan, Rafiqi and Murid, dealing a heavy blow to their air command. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released a new documentary by CNN-News18 on Operation Sindoor, which showcased the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces and debunked Pakistan's fake narrative. The documentary titled WATCH INSIDE OPERATION SINDOOR: 88 Hours That Redefined India features CNN-News18's primetime anchors and senior editors who describe how Indian armed forces took out terrorist bases and then gave a befitting reply to Pakistani armed forces bid to attack India by striking Pakistan's air bases. 'As the night of May 9th faded into the early hours of May 10th, something extraordinary happened – something no military strategist in Islamabad had prepared for. Indian airpower, relentless and unyielding, descended again," said BJP IT department in-charge Amit Malviya on X. The documentary titled INSIDE OPERATION SINDOOR–The 88 Hours That Defined India | When Nur Khan Strike Spooked Pakistan features former Indian Air Force chief Retd Air Chief Marshall RKS Bhadauria, former GOC of the 15 Corps Lieutenant General DP Pandey, former NSAD member and author Tilak Devasher. Military analyst Tom Cooper also features in the documentary. In the early hours of May 10, Indian airstrikes struck several Pakistani airbases, including Nur Khan, Rafiqi and Murid. 'Within hours, Pakistan's prized military infrastructure was under coordinated aerial siege: Murid, Rafiqui, Sargodha, Chaklala," said Malviya. Several satellite images have shown evidence of extensive damage in Pakistani airbases, caused by Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor. The Indian strike on the Nur Khan airbase – located in Rawalpindi and close to Pakistan Army's headquarters – was a strategic and symbolic blow to Pakistan as it serves as the headquarters of its air mobility command. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a story of tactical success. It is a validation of India's defence indigenisation policies. From air defence systems to drones, from counter-UAS capabilities to net-centric warfare platforms — indigenous technology delivered when it mattered most," said Malviya. India's Operation Sindoor was in response to the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam last month, in which 26 tourists were killed. First Published: May 31, 2025, 16:45 IST
Mint
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Operation Sindoor: 8 Pakistani Air Force Bases India wreaked havoc on with ‘precision strikes'
After Operation Sindoor which hit 9 terror hotbeds in Pakistan and PoJK on May 7 as a justice to those who were killed in Pahalgam terrorist attack, India hit Pakistan airbases with precision strikes on May 10 as a result to counter their shelling and attack across border areas. 'Pakistan targeted our schools, colleges, gurdwaras, temples and homes of civilians... our military installations... but this just led to the country being exposed. The world saw that Pakistan's drones and missiles got scattered like straws... India's air defence system destroyed them in the sky. Pakistan had prepared to attack India at its border, but India struck the heart of Pakistan. India's missiles and drones harmed airbases that Pakistan was very proud of,' PM Modi stated yesterday in his address to the nation. PAF Base Nur Khan, Rawalpindi This crucial air base is near to Pak Army HQ and home to the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) Air Mobility Command, including the PAF College Chaklala, one of Pakistan's most important. It plays a central role in logistics, VIP transportation, strategic missions, and the training of aviators. It has PAF transport aircraft like Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Ilyushin Il-78 refuellers, including trainers such as Karakoram-8. In 2012, PAF Base Chaklala was rechristened PAF Base Nur Khan to honour Air Marshal Nur Khan, who served as the base's first Pakistani commander in 1947 and later led the Pakistan Air Force from 1965 to 1969. Nur Khan airbase in Pakistan before and after attack 2. PAF Base Sukkur, Sukkur This forward operational base of the PAF also functions as Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur, serving as the second major civilian airport in Sindh after Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. It plays a vital role in providing air connectivity to northern Sindh. Sukkur airbase in Pakistan before and after attack 3. PAF Base Murid, Chakwal Murid base serves as the primary hub for Pakistan's expanding fleet of combat drones and stands as one of the PAF's key forward operational flying bases today. It hosts over eight hangars that accommodate various unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the locally developed GIDS Shahpar and NESCOM Burraq, the Chinese Chengdu Wing Loong II, and the Turkish Bayraktar TB2. 4. PAF Base Rahim Yar Khan, Rahim Yar Khan Indian strike damaged the runway; the base has been closed for repairs. Rahim Yar Khan base, a forward operational base under the PAF's Central Command, shares its only runway with Sheikh Zayed International Airport. The airport is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the UAE, who financed the construction of its terminal. Daily airport operations are managed by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). Following an Indian airstrike that created a large crater in the runway, all flight operations have been non-operational for one week. Rahim Yar Khan before and after attack 5. PAF Base Shahbaz, Jacobabad It is an important NATO base during War on Terror, significant for Pak's F-16s. The Jacobabad base, extensively utilised by NATO forces during Operation Enduring Freedom, the official name for the US, led Global War on Terrorism, hosts some of the Pakistan Air Force's most advanced aircraft and equipment. These comprise the latest JF-17 Block II, multiple variants of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the Italian Leonardo AW139 helicopters of the 88 Search and Rescue Squadron. Jacobabad before and after attack 6. PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha Regarded as the most crucial strategic asset of the Pakistan Air Force, the Sargodha base houses the country's top fighter aircraft and pilots. It also serves as the headquarters for the Central Air Command, the Combat Commanders' School, and the Airpower Centre of Excellence. Aircraft like the American Chinese Chengdu J-7, French Mirage 5, and the JF-17 Thunder, F-16 Fighting Falcon, the mainstay of PAF's fighter fleet developed jointly with China, are placed at the base. During the 1965 war, the Sargodha base was a key target of Indian air strikes, resulting in the destruction of 10 Pakistani aircraft. In response, the Pakistan Air Force shifted its strategy, holding back a significant portion of its fighter fleet to defend Sargodha instead of deploying them to the front lines. Sargodha before and after attack 7. PAF Base Rafiqui, Shorkot It is situated 337 km to the south of Islamabad. The base hosts squadrons of JF-17s, Mirage 5s, and the French Alouette III utility helicopters. It is named in honour of Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui, one of Pakistan's most highly decorated fighter pilots, renowned for his heroism during the 1965 war. 8. PAF Base Bholari, Jamshoro Inaugurated in December 2017, this is Pakistan's newest and one of its most advanced main operational air bases. It houses squadrons of JF-17 Thunder and F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, along with Saab 2000 AEW&C aircraft equipped with the Erieye radar system. In 2020, the base hosted a major joint aerial exercise between Pakistan and China. The radar sites and air defence units include Pasrur, Punjab, Sialkot district, Sialkot, Punjab, Chunian, Kasur district, Punjab, Lahore, Punjab and Malir Cantt, Karachi, Sindh.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Operation Sindoor: All about Pakistan Air Force assets that India hit
PAF Base Nur Khan, Rawalpindi Home to the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF's) Air Mobility Command and the PAF College Chaklala, this is one of Pakistan's most vital air bases, which plays a key role in logistics, VIP transport, strategic operations, and aviator training. The base houses PAF transport aircraft such as Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Ilyushin Il-78 refuellers, and trainers such as Karakoram-8. With the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters and the Strategic Plans Division — the operational arm of the country's nuclear command — in the vicinity, the base lies at the heart of the Pakistani military establishment. PAF Base Chaklala was renamed PAF Base Nur Khan in 2012, in honour of Air Marshal Nur Khan, the base's first Pakistani commander in 1947 who went on to lead the Pakistan Air Force from 1965 to 1969. PAF Base Murid, Chakwal The Murid base is the home base of Pakistan's growing fleet of combat drones, and one of the PAF's most important forward operational flying bases today. Its more than eight hangars house unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) such as the indigenously developed GIDS Shahpar and NESCOM Burraq, the Chinese Chengdu Wing Loong II, and the Turkish Bayraktar TB2 and PAF Base Sukkur, Sukkur This is another forward operational base of the PAF which doubles as the Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur, the second major civilian airport operational in Sindh after Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. Originally built as a military aerodrome during World War II, the Sukkur base operates under PAF's Southern Air Command PAF Base Rahim Yar Khan, Rahim Yar Khan The Rahim Yar Khan base is a forward operational base of the PAF's Central Command. Its sole runway is also used by the Sheikh Zayed International Airport, named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the UAE, who funded the construction of the airport's terminal. Day-to-day operations at the airport are handled by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). After India's strike at the air base, which has left a massive crater on its runway, all flight operations have been suspended for a week. PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha Considered to be the most vital strategic asset of the PAF, the Sargodha base is home to Pakistan's best fighter aircraft and pilots, as well as the headquarters of the Central Air Command, the Combat Commanders' School, and the Airpower Centre of Excellence. Aircraft such as the American F-16 Fighting Falcon, Chinese Chengdu J-7, French Mirage 5, and the JF-17 Thunder, the mainstay of PAF's fighter fleet developed jointly with China, are stationed at the base. The Sargodha base was a prime target of Indian air attacks during the 1965 war, during which India destroyed 10 Pakistani aircraft at the base. After this, the PAF reserved much of its fighter fleet to protect Sargodha rather than sending them to the front. The base was renamed in 2003 in honour of Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir who had died in an aircraft crash earlier that year. PAF Base Shahbaz, Jacobabad Heavily used by NATO forces during Operation Enduring Freedom, the official moniker of the US-led Global War on Terrorism, the Jacobabad base is home to some of PAF's most advanced aircraft and equipment. These include the latest JF-17 Block II, multiple variants of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the Italian Leonardo AW139 helicopters of the 88 Search and Rescue Squadron. According to local media reports, the base also houses private contractors who work on the American F-16s. PAF Base Rafiqui, Shorkot Located 337 km to the south of Islamabad, this base is a vital asset of PAF's Northern Air Command. It is home to squadrons of JF-17, Mirage 5, and the French utility helicopter Alouette III. The base is named in honour of Sq Ldr Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui, one of Pakistan's most decorated fighter pilots, famous for his exploits during the war of 1965. PAF Base Bholari, Jamshoro Inaugurated as recently as December 2017, this is one of Pakistan's most modern main operational bases. It is home to squadrons of both the JF-17 Thunder and F-16 Fighting Falcon, as well as Saab 2000 AEWACs (airborne early warning and control aircraft) aircraft fitted with the Erieye radar system. In 2020, the base hosted Exercise Shaheen IX, a major joint Pakistani-Chinese aerial exercise Radar sites and air defence units India also struck at least three radar sites in Pakistan's Punjab province, close to the border with the Indian state of Punjab and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, as well as two air defence units — one in Lahore and the other in Malir Cantonment, Karachi. These were all likely a part of Pakistan's larger air defence system.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Before And After Pics: How Indias Airstrikes Changed Pakistans Airbases
photoDetails english 2900172 Updated:May 12, 2025, 11:25 PM IST Nur Khan Airbase, Rawalpindi 1 / 8 'India's strike on Nur Khan disrupted the heart of Pakistan's air logistics and high-level military coordination. As the base closest to Islamabad, often used for VIP transport and military logistics, its neutralization severed critical links between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership and its operational units during the conflict,' said BJP Leader Amit Malviya in a post on X. PAF Base, Rafiqui 2 / 8 PAF base, Rafiqui, was targeted as well. 'The destruction of its aircraft shelters and runway infrastructure significantly weakened Pakistan's ability to launch counter-air operations, especially in central Punjab. This move effectively removed one of PAF's sharpest offensive tools,' the BJP leader added. Sukkur Airbase, Sindh 3 / 8 Malviya added that the destruction of Sukkur Airbase cut Pakistan's southern air corridor, as it had been essential for troop and equipment movement across Sindh and Balochistan. Chunian Air Defence Radar 4 / 8 India's strikes on Chunian disrupted radar coverage and communications infrastructure vital for central Punjab's airspace monitoring, he added. PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha 5 / 8 Sargodha base, the most critical base in the Islamic state, is home to the Combat Commanders School and nuclear delivery platforms, Malviya wrote. Bholari Airbase, Sindh 6 / 8 Bholari Airbase, one of Pakistan's 'newest' airbases. Shahbaz Air Base, Jacobabad 7 / 8 'Jacobabad's neutralization further isolated western Pakistan. Historically used for rapid troop deployment and even by U.S. forces during the war on terror, its destruction cut off internal mobility, supply chains, and Pakistan's western air surveillance,' Malviya added. Credits 8 / 8 (Photo Credit: @BJP4India/ X)
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
SAF Group Expands Private Credit Platform with Strategic Hire, Launches Asset-Based Finance to Accelerate Growth
CALGARY, AB and TORONTO and VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The SAF Group (" SAF"), one of Canada's leading alternative capital providers, is pleased to announce that Nur Khan has joined the firm as Managing Director to lead its newly launched Asset-Based Finance (" ABF") strategy. Founded in 2014, SAF specializes in bespoke private credit solutions and has committed and deployed over $4.5 billion across a diverse range of industries, including real estate, energy and financial services. The firm's expansion into ABF reflects a strategic focus on private credit opportunities backed by predictable cash flows and strong structural protections—an emerging opportunity in Canada's evolving credit landscape. Nur Khan brings 30 years of experience in structured finance, with deep expertise in originating, structuring, and scaling asset-based lending platforms. He spent two decades at a Canadian Bank as Managing Director, Securitization Finance, where he built and led one of Canada's top-performing structured finance teams. During his tenure, his team led more than 125 transactions totaling over $23 billion and he managed a $15 billion warehouse financing business. Ryan Dunfield, Chief Executive Officer of SAF, commented: "Asset-Based Finance is quickly becoming a core pillar of the private credit ecosystem and SAF is committed to being a market leader in this space. Nur brings unmatched experience and leadership, and we're excited to welcome him as we launch this new line of business." Khan added: "SAF is uniquely positioned to address the growing demand for flexible, asset-backed capital in Canada. I'm excited to lead the firm's ABF strategy and build on the strong foundation SAF has established across the private credit landscape." As part of launching the ABF strategy and other strategic deployment initiatives, SAF is actively pursuing partnerships with institutional investors and insurance businesses to offer opportunistic exposure to Canadian credit markets. About SAF Group SAF Group is one of Canada's leading alternative capital providers, focused on Canadian private credit. Since its founding in 2014, SAF has deployed over $4.5 billion across more than 60 investments, delivering tailored capital solutions to high-quality partners across multiple sectors. Headquartered in Calgary with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, SAF is actively expanding its investment platform to unlock opportunities in Canada's underserved credit market. For more information, visit
