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The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit UAE on Thursday
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the UAE on Thursday to discuss strengthening ties between the countries. Mr Sharif will be in Abu Dhabi for a day-long visit, Pakistani officials said. The Pakistani leader will be accompanied by Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, plus other senior federal ministers. 'The visit reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE,' a spokesman from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Mr Sharif is scheduled to meet UAE leaders to discuss issues of bilateral, regional and global interest, the ministry said. His visit will seek to bolster relations between the two countries, deepen economic ties and collaboration, added officials. Mr Sharif met President Sheikh Mohamed on his last visit to the UAE in February, and also attended the World Governments Summit in Dubai. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Sharif reviewed efforts to bolster co-operation and strengthen economic and trade ties. Sheikh Mohamed earlier met Mr Sharif in the city of Rahim Yar Khan in January, during a visit to Pakistan. The UAE is home to about 1.7 million Pakistani citizens and relations between the two countries date back to the foundation of the Emirates in 1971.
India Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
BrahMos hit Jaish headquarters in Pak during Op Sindoor? Booster debris found
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the discovery of a missile booster and nose cap near Bikaner in Rajasthan has sparked speculation over India's deployment of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during its recent retaliatory strikes. The debris, identified as components typically discarded shortly after the launch of a BrahMos missile, was recovered from a remote area close to the Indo-Pak has further fuelled speculation is the timing and nature of the find - especially given that one of the most significant hits in India's recent cross-border operation was on Bahawalpur, the headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror network. The precision of the strike and the remnants discovered suggest that BrahMos may have been among the munitions successfully used in the targeted operation, dealing a serious blow to Pakistan's efforts to shield its entrenched terror infrastructure. The discovery of a missile booster and nose cap near Bikaner in Rajasthan has sparked speculation over India's deployment of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during its recent retaliatory strikes. While the Indian government has not officially confirmed the use of BrahMos in Operation Sindoor, sources indicate that the characteristics of the debris strongly align with the missile's known post-launch mechanics, adding weight to the theory that the high-speed missile played a role in the in its calculated retaliatory strikes, targeted a wide array of strategic Pakistani military assets, including airbases at Rafiqui (Shorkot), Murid (Chakwal), Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian (Kasur). Additionally, radar installations in Pasrur and Sialkot were hit using precision munitions. These strikes were conducted under a clear directive to limit damage strictly to verified military targets, avoiding civilian casualties while significantly degrading Pakistan's warfighting escalation was a direct response to what New Delhi described as 'provocative' military actions by Pakistan, which included overnight drone and missile attacks across more than 26 locations from Srinagar to Nalia. These attacks involved loitering munitions, long-range projectiles, and UAVs aimed at both military and civilian response was swift and measured. Air defence systems were immediately activated, neutralising multiple airborne threats, though some damage was reported at IAF stations in Udhampur, Pathankot, Adampur, and Bhuj. Officials also confirmed that a high-speed missile was launched by Pakistan around 1:40 am, aiming for an airbase in a high-level briefing, Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, underscored that 'air-launched precision weapons' were used in the Indian retaliation. 'Actions have been effectively countered and responded appropriately. The Indian armed forces reiterate their commitment to non-escalation, provided it is reciprocated by the Pakistani military,' they Commander Singh also dismissed Pakistan's claims that Indian air bases were destroyed, describing it as part of a 'malicious misinformation campaign.' To refute these assertions, Indian officials shared time-stamped satellite imagery of Adampur, Sirsa, and Suratgarh, clearly showing that the infrastructure remained SINDOOR STILL ONGOING'The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday confirmed that Operation Sindoor - its strategic counter-offensive in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed militants - remains underway, even as both India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire just a day a statement posted on X, the IAF said, "Since operations are still ongoing, a detailed briefing will be conducted in due course. The IAF urges all to refrain from speculation and dissemination of unverified information." It further added, "The Indian Air Force has successfully executed its assigned tasks in Operation Sindoor with precision and professionalism. The missions were carried out in a deliberate and discreet manner, fully aligned with national objectives."The IAF's announcement comes shortly after Washington claimed to have mediated a ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. But the fragile truce barely hours of the announcement, Pakistani forces resumed heavy shelling along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector and triggered a red alert in parts of Srinagar. According to officials, Indian air defence units were quickly mobilised following multiple drone sightings. At least four drones were intercepted and shot down near an Army headquarters, highlighting the continued volatility along the border.
Mint
11-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
BrahMos: All you need to know about India's fastest cruise missile system amid Ind-Pak tensions
India's fastest cruise missile system, BrahMos, was likely used in the precision strikes, which were carried out on the military bases in Pakistan on early Saturday, May 10, reported the news portal Indian Express. According to the report, the strike targeted areas such as Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian. The airbases in Bholari, Jacobabad, Skardu, and Sargodha also had extensive damage. As the India-Pakistan tensions rise after a ceasefire and violation session on Saturday, let's take a look inside India's arsenal, at the BrahMos missile system, which has been developed by the nation in partnership with Russia. The BrahMos missile system is currently the fastest cruise missile in India's arsenal as of the year 2025. The first missile was tested on June 12, 2001, and since then, the nations have been collaborating in the advancement of the weapon. The BrahMos missile is an unmanned payload rocket which is equipped with a propulsion system, guidance system, aerodynamic frame, precision-guided weapons and a warhead. The supersonic missile can cruise at Mach 3 (more in the case of supersonic speeds) and has a range of up to 290 kilometres (up to 500 or 800 kilometres in its advanced variants). It is also equipped to deliver a 200- to 300-kilogram high-explosive warhead. 'Fire and Forget' is a principle that India uses for the missiles' operation, as the weapon is used for long-range targets, having the benefit of a low radar signature and higher speed and accuracy. This missile system was developed as a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia, which was established through an Intergovernmental Agreement signed in February 1998. According to the official data, the BrahMos project, which was named after the two rivers Brahmaputra in India, and the Moskova in Russia, was established with an authorised capital of $250 million or more than ₹ 2,135 crore in today's value. India contributed 50.5% of the authorised capital for the development, while Russia made up for the rest, 49.5%, back in 1998. However, the cost of development of the BrahMos missile is not officially disclosed. According to multiple media reports, the cost of developing a production unit for BrahMos was ₹ 300 crore, and each missile allegedly costs nearly ₹ 34 crore in market value. After the first BrahMos missile was launch tested in June 2001. The weapon was India's first supersonic cruise missile, and the first version of the missile was commissioned to the Indian Navy in 2005. The BrahMos was commissioned to the Indian Army in 2007, and later on, the Indian Air Force also received an air-launched version of the same for its Sukhoi-30mki fighter aircraft. The supersonic cruise missile is capable of launching from four platforms, namely, from an air-launched system, a land-based system, ship-based system, and a submarine-based system. As of April 2025, there are only two variants of the BrahMos missile in service with the armed forces, i.e. the BrahMos Block I and the BrahMos Air-Launched. Apart from these, there are three other BrahMos missiles under the pipeline, which will be equipped with more advanced technology and a higher grade of capabilities. The BrahMos Extended Range, which seeks to hit the enemy at a range of up to 1,500 kilometres, and the BrahMos-II Hypersonic which aims to cruise at Mach 8 speeds, and the BrahMos-NG (NextGen) which seeks to be a reduced weight version of the weapon capable of being fired from land, air and under the sea.
