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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India's BrahMos missiles struck Pakistan, derailing its planned offensive
Speaking at the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit at Lachin in Azerbaijan, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India's BrahMos missile strikes on the intervening night of May 9-10 thwarted Pakistan's planned military offensive. He stated that Pakistan planned to attack India in the early hours of May 10, just after the Fajr prayers, but India had already struck multiple provinces across Pakistan by that time. The Indian Armed Forces carried out targeted missile strikes under Operation Sindoor on nine terrorist facilities, four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. "On the night of 9-10 May, we decided to respond in a measured fashion to Indian aggression. Our armed forces were prepared to act at 4.30 in the morning after Fajr prayers to teach a lesson. But before that hour even arrived, India once again launched a missile attack using BrahMos, targeting various provinces of Pakistan, including the airport in Rawalpindi," Sharif said during his speech.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
In Azerbaijan, Pakistan PM Sharif reiterates his willingness to hold talks with India
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) reiterated his willingness to hold talks with India, saying the two sides must sit together and address issues, including Kashmir, water and terrorism. Mr. Sharif made the comments while addressing the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit, attended by presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev, in Lachin, Azerbaijan. It was his second such statement this week to push for talks between India and Pakistan. In Tehran, Mr. Sharif on Monday (May 26, 2025) said he was ready to talk with India "to resolve all disputes". India has made it clear that it will only have a dialogue with Pakistan on the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and the issue of terrorism. "We must sit together and talk for the sake of peace…There are issues that demand immediate attention and must be addressed through dialogue,' Dawn newspaper quoted Mr. Sharif as saying at the trilateral summit in Lachin. "I have said in all humility that we want peace in the region […] and that requires talks on the table on issues which need urgent attention and amicable resolution, that is the issue of Kashmir according to the resolutions of the United Nations and the Security Council and as per the aspirations of the people of Kashmir," he said. "I have said in all earnest that if India wants to talk on countering terrorism in sincerity of purpose, Pakistan would be willing to talk to India on this issue as well," he added. Mr. Sharif also expressed willingness to resume trade with India. He also criticised India's decision to keep the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, saying it is a lifeline for the people of Pakistan, for their agricultural use, drinking and many other purposes. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. India carried out precision strikes as part of Operation Sindoor on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. It was followed by Pakistan's attempt to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Before we could ... ': Shehbaz Sharif confesses Indian BrahMos missiles struck Pakistan, destroyed airport
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly admitted, once again that Indian missiles, including the supersonic BrahMos, struck multiple locations deep inside Pakistan, including an airport in Rawalpindi. Speaking at a trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, Sharif described how Indian strikes hit multiple targets in Pakistan before it could mount its planned retaliation. Speaking at the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, Sharif described the sequence of events and Pakistan's intended response. "We on 9th and 10th night we decided to respond in a measured fashion to Indian aggression," he said. "And we had decided that at 4:30 in the morning after Fajr prayers, Pakistan armed forces led very ably by our Field Marshal Chief Army Staff sitting here, Syed Asam Munir to teach a lesson to our enemy. But before that hour reached India again launched missile attacks, BrahMos and hit Pakistan's various provinces including airport in Rawalpindi and other places." This is not the first time that Sharif has confirmed that Operation Sindoor caused severe damage in Pakistan, earlier speaking at a ceremony the Pakistani PM had acknowledged that Indian missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi and other locations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Tienes $105? Inviértelos en CFD de Amazon y observa cómo crecen sin salir de casa. Empezar ahora Subscríbete Undo Earlier, speaking at a ceremony, he said, 'At around 2.30am on May 10, General Syed Asim Munir called me on secure line and informed me that India's ballistic missiles have hit Nur Khan Airbase and other areas.' Operation Sindoor, launched by India on May following the Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, killing over 100 militants. The strikes targeted nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and was followed by the destruction of 11 Pakistani airbases after failed attempts by Pakistan to target Indian military positions. The situation de-escalated only after both sides agreed to a halt in military actions during a meeting between the Directors General of Military Operations on May 10. In the aftermath, Sharif had also made repeated appeals for dialogue, calling for talks on peace, terrorism, water, and Kashmir. Speaking in Tehran earlier this week, Sharif had said, 'We want to resolve all disputes, including the Kashmir issue and the water issue, through negotiations and are also ready to talk to our neighbour on trade and counter-terrorism.' However, he warned, 'But if they choose to remain aggressors, then we shall defend our territory… like we have done a few days ago. ' India has firmly rejected these overtures. At a press briefing, mministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed New Delhi's position, stating, 'Terrorism and talks cannot go together… Talks on J&K will be held only on the vacating of PoK and when Pakistan hands over the territory to us.' He also confirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan 'credibly and irrevocably abjures its support to cross-border terrorism', adding, 'Water and blood cannot flow together.'
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PM Shehbaz arrives in Tajikistan for key bilateral talks
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe, on a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing regional challenges, according to a statement from the prime minister's office. Upon landing at Dushanbe Airport, the Prime Minister was warmly received by Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda, Deputy Foreign Minister Sharifzoda Farrukh Homiddin, Tajik Ambassador to Pakistan Yusuf Sharifzoda, and Pakistan's Ambassador to Tajikistan Muhammad Saeed Sarwar. Brothers in arms: PM Shehbaz addresses Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant to the PM Syed Tariq Fatemi accompanied the Prime Minister. During his visit, PM Shehbaz Sharif will hold high-level talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon to discuss enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors. The Prime Minister is also expected to express gratitude for Tajikistan's 'strong support' for Pakistan amid recent tensions between Pakistan and India in South Asia. The Prime Minister will also participate in a high-level international conference in Dushanbe focused on glacier preservation. In his address, he will highlight 'the impacts of climate change on Pakistan' and reaffirm the country's 'unwavering commitment to environmental protection and glacier conservation.' The visit underscores Pakistan's diplomatic engagement with Central Asia and its leadership in global climate advocacy.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'For the sake of peace': After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan changes tune, calls for dialogue with India
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif (File photo) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday repeated his call to hold talks with India, urging both nations to sit down "for peace" and resolve long-standing issues, including Kashmir, water sharing, and terrorism. While India after Operation Sindoor has made it clear to Pakistan, that talks will only take place on the matter of PoK. His remarks came during the Pakistan-Turkiye-Azerbaijan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, where he was joined by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. This was Sharif's second call for dialogue in a week. On Monday, while in Tehran, he expressed a similar willingness to engage with India 'to resolve all disputes.' 'We must sit together and talk for the sake of peace… There are issues that demand immediate attention and must be addressed through dialogue,' Sharif said, according to Dawn. He added, 'I have said in all humility that we want peace in the region[…] and that requires talks on the table on issues which need urgent attention and amicable resolution, that is the issue of Kashmir according to the resolutions of the United Nations and the Security Council and as per the aspirations of the people of Kashmir.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด CFDs ด้วยเทคโนโลยีเทรดสุดล้ำ และ รวดเร็วกว่า IC Markets สมัคร Undo Sharif also expressed openness to discussing counterterrorism with India, saying, 'I have said in all earnest that if India wants to talk on countering terrorism in sincerity of purpose, Pakistan would be willing to talk to India on this issue as well.' He further stated his desire to resume trade ties, and criticised India's decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty , calling it a vital resource for Pakistan's drinking and agricultural needs. However, India has made its stance unequivocally clear: talks with Pakistan will only focus on two issues, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first statement following Operation Sindoor, said: 'Today, I would also like to tell the global community that our stated policy has been: if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on terrorism; and if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).' Tensions between the two countries have intensified since the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which left 26 dead. In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated military campaign that began on May 7, targeting nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK. The Indian Air Force also destroyed 11 Pakistani airbases in response to Pakistan's failed attempts to strike Indian military positions on May 8, 9, and 10. The conflict de-escalated after both sides agreed to halt military actions following a meeting between their directors general of military operations on May 10.
