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NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Op Sindoor: Pak Dossier Shows India Struck More Targets Than Revealed
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A Pakistani dossier reveals India targeted more sites during Operation Sindoor than acknowledged, striking locations like Peshawar and Gujranwala. This revelation highlights India's deeper military reach in Pakistan, prompting a ceasefire request. New Delhi: India struck more Pakistan targets during Operation Sindoor than our forces acknowledged, an official dossier in Pakistan has revealed. The dossier on Pakistan's Operation Bunyan un Marsoos says India struck at least eight more targets than its forces referred to. The maps in the dossier show strikes on Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad in Sindh, Gujrat in Punjab, Gujranwala, Bhawalnagar, Attock and Chor. These locations were not named by the Indian Air Force or the Director General of Military Operations in the press briefings after the airstrikes last month. The new revelation reveals that India struck far deeper than it acknowledged and shows Operation Sindoor in a new light, making it abundantly clear why Pakistan reached out to India and requested a ceasefire. It also flies in the face of Islamabad's tall claims of inflicting heavy damage on Indian side. Map in Pakistan dossier The Indian military establishment has held detailed briefings, meticulously explaining the scale and depth of its counterstrike after the Pahalgam terror attack left 26 innocents dead. Against this backdrop, omitting these targets is likely a calculated strategy to let Pakistan reveal the full scale of damage and snuff out any possibility of Islamabad claiming otherwise. Earlier, satellite imagery released by Maxar Technologies had revealed the damage caused by precision strikes during Operation Sindoor. In its offensive against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, India struck nine locations, including the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur and the Lashkar-e-Toiba training centre in Muridke. Other locations targeted in the May 7 strikes included Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwal. Map in Pakistan dossier showing India attack on May 9/10 Despite India emphasising after the May 7 strikes that it had targeted only terror bases, Pakistan launched a volley of drones and missiles at civilian areas and military establishments across India's western side. India responded by striking Pakistan's military establishment. Eleven air bases were targeted -- these include Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian, Sargodha, Skaru, Bholari and Jacobabad. The heavy damage left Pakistan with no choice but to seek a ceasefire, ending the three-day escalation. India has stressed that Operation Sindoor has drawn a big red line. Any terrorist act in India would now be seen as an act of war and invite tough action. Indian capabilities have been well-displayed during the recent conflict. And as the Pakistan dossier suggests, India struck deep and hard, more than what it acknowledged.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Nuclear weapons plan remains ‘sole guarantor of peace in SA': Adviser
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme remains the 'sole guarantor of peace and stability in South Asia,' said Lt Gen Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (retired), Adviser to the National Command Authority, on Friday. He made these remarks at a seminar hosted by the Center for International Strategic Studies (CISS) to mark the 27th anniversary of Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests, widely commemorated as Youm-e-Takbeer. This year's observance assumed added significance in the aftermath of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Indian military actions, including Operation Sindoor, were widely criticised by speakers at the event as reckless provocations designed to test Pakistan's thresholds in a nuclearised environment. Pakistan responded with a series of precise retaliatory measures under Operation Bunyan un Marsoos, part of the broader Marka-e-Haq campaign. Experts at the seminar said the response reasserted deterrence, restored strategic balance, and marked what they described as a 'decisive paradigm shift' in the regional balance. 'It showcased Pakistan's credible nuclear capability and reaffirmed that this deterrent —operationalised through Full Spectrum Deterrence (FSD) — serves as the cornerstone of peace and strategic stability in South Asia,' said one speaker, adding that the mini-war underscored the deterrent's enduring role in preserving peace. The seminar featured senior officials and strategic thinkers, including Ambassador SohailMahmood, Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI); Muhammad Naeem, former Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC); Dr Adil Sultan, Dean of Air University; and Brig Dr Zahirul Haider Kazmi (retired), Adviser on Arms Control at the Strategic Plans Division (SPD). Speakers observed a pattern in India's behaviour — using false flag operations as a casus belli to justify limited strikes against Pakistan while disregarding the prevailing nuclear environment. They warned that such actions risk dangerous miscalculations. They emphasised that Pakistan's nuclear capability is a strategic necessity that has effectively deterred full-scale war, even as threats have evolved in complexity and domain. The panel stressed that Pakistan now possesses a comprehensive toolkit of both kinetic and non-kinetic options to respond to any future Indian provocations, and that its response will follow a Quid Pro Quo Plus (QPQ+) approach — swift, proportionate, and precise — designed to neutralize aggression and compel de-escalation. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan rubbishes India's Shaheen missile claim
Pakistan on Monday vehemently rejected Indian media claims that it used the Shaheen missile, which can carry nuclear warheads, during "Operation Bunyanun Marsoos". Indian media reports claimed that Pakistan used nuclear-capable Shaheen-II missile – a medium range ballistic missile with a range of 2,500 kilometres – but was intercepted by its S-400 air defence system. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM)," according to the Foreign Office spokesperson. The spokesperson said those claims originated following the release of a video by the Indian Army's official Twitter handle, purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile. Upon realising that the claim was unsubstantiated, the Indian Army promptly deleted the misleading video. However, by then, sections of the Indian media had already amplified the false narrative without verification. Regrettably, some Indian outlets continue to propagate this misinformation, according to the spokesperson. The spokesperson said that it was noteworthy that the Indian Army's official handle has remained silent on the matter, offering neither clarification nor retraction for the erroneous post. Analysts observe that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India's setbacks in its Operation Sindoor, which were a result of Pakistan's demonstrated conventional military capabilities. "Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi's ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan," the Foreign Office pointed out. The range of weapons used by Pakistan is detailed in the ISPR press release of May 12. The Pakistan Armed Forces employed precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missilesF1 and F2as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones, and precision long-range artillery. Fatah-1 is a surface-to-surface guided missile developed by Pakistan. This series also includes another missile, Fatah-2. According to Pakistan military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this missile has a range of up to 400 kilometers and is capable of accurately hitting its target. The military sites in India and in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) targeted by these assets are also listed in the ISPR Press Release of May 12. Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions, cautioned the spokesperson.
Arab News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan denies Indian reports of nuclear-capable missile deployment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson on Monday rejected 'baseless' reports by the Indian media which claimed Islamabad had deployed its nuclear-capable 'Shaheen' missile against India in the recent conflict between the two countries. India and Pakistan were involved in the worst fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since 1999 earlier this month. Both Pakistan and India struck each other with missiles, fighter jets, drones and artillery fire for four days before US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on May 10. The Indian Army shared a video on Twitter on Sunday purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile. The video was picked up by several Indian media outlets, such as NDTV and News Arena India. The Indian Army, however, deleted the video from its Twitter account upon realizing 'the claim was unsubstantiated,' Pakistan's foreign office said. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM),' the foreign office spokesperson said. He said some Indian outlets have continued to propagate the 'misinformation,' noting that the Indian Army has not offered any clarification or retraction on the matter. 'Analysts observe that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India's setbacks in Operation Sindoor, which were a result of Pakistan's demonstrated conventional military capabilities,' it said. 'Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi's ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan.' The foreign office said Pakistan Army had mentioned the use of the weapons it used against India in a press release issued by the military's media wing on May 12. It said the army used precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missiles— F1 and F2— as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones and precision long-range artillery. 'Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions,' the foreign office said. India's defense minister last week urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, calling Pakistan an 'irresponsible and rogue' nation. Pakistan responded by saying that India's 'irresponsible remarks reveal his profound insecurity and frustration regarding Pakistan's effective defense and deterrence against Indian aggression through conventional means.' Both India and Pakistan have fought two out of three wars since 1947 over the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir. They both administer parts of the territory but claim it in full.
Arab News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan rejects ‘baseless' Indian media reports of deploying nuclear-capable missile
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson on Monday rejected 'baseless' reports by the Indian media which claimed Islamabad had deployed its nuclear-capable 'Shaheen' missile against India in the recent conflict between the two countries. India and Pakistan were involved in the worst fighting between the two nuclear-armed neighbors since 1999 earlier this month. Both Pakistan and India struck each other with missiles, fighter jets, drones and artillery fire for four days before US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on May 10. The Indian Army shared a video on Twitter on Sunday purportedly showing the use of Pakistan's Shaheen missile. The video was picked up by several Indian media outlets, such as NDTV and News Arena India. The Indian Army, however, deleted the video from its Twitter account upon realizing 'the claim was unsubstantiated,' Pakistan's foreign office said. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected the unfounded allegations circulating in certain segments of the Indian media, which falsely claim that Pakistan employed the Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanun Marsoos (BM),' the foreign office spokesperson said. He said some Indian outlets have continued to propagate the 'misinformation,' noting that the Indian Army has not offered any clarification or retraction on the matter. 'Analysts observe that such disinformation campaigns are part of a deliberate attempt to obscure India's setbacks in Operation Sindoor, which were a result of Pakistan's demonstrated conventional military capabilities,' it said. 'Additionally, these fabricated stories align with New Delhi's ongoing efforts to promote a misleading narrative regarding the ceasefire and baseless allegations of so-called 'nuclear blackmail' by Pakistan.' The foreign office said Pakistan Army had mentioned the use of the weapons it used against India in a press release issued by the military's media wing on May 12. It said the army used precision-guided, long-range Fatah series missiles— F1 and F2— as well as advanced munitions, highly capable long-range loitering killer drones and precision long-range artillery. 'Disseminating unverified and inflammatory content not only undermines regional stability but also reflects poorly on the professionalism of official institutions,' the foreign office said. India's defense minister last week urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, calling Pakistan an 'irresponsible and rogue' nation. Pakistan responded by saying that India's 'irresponsible remarks reveal his profound insecurity and frustration regarding Pakistan's effective defense and deterrence against Indian aggression through conventional means.' Both India and Pakistan have fought two out of three wars since 1947 over the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir. They both administer parts of the territory but claim it in full.
