In an ongoing conflict with India, Pakistan hit back at India to protect the sovereignty of Pakistan.
The operation “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” targeted Indian air bases despite India’s attack on innocent civilians.

Attacks spark regional tension:

Early Saturday, India targeted three key air bases of Pakistan: Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Shorkot). According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, all assets of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) remained unharmed.

While briefing the media, he said that India’s move was reckless and only aimed to target innocent civilians. He strongly condemned the move and said India’s actions are totally leading towards devastation. He also revealed that India not only launched missiles but used drones for additional attacks. He also confirmed that some drones were also targeted.

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Pakistan’s defence systems hold the line:

Lt Gen Chaudhry stated that Pakistan’s air defence systems successfully intercepted most of the missiles fired by India. While a few missiles managed to get through. As per the initial assessments, they did not inflict any damage on PAF’s aircraft or critical assets. He emphasised that these Indian attacks were part of a broader and more dangerous plan. However, he reassured the nation that Pakistan’s armed forces were fully alert, prepared, and capable of neutralising these threats.

Pakistan strikes back against Indian airstrike:

PTV News confirmed that Pakistan had launched its retaliatory operation, code-named “Bunyan-un-Marsoos.” PTV and Radio Pakistan jointly announced that the Pakistan military had successfully destroyed a significant Indian military storage facility in Beas, where the BrahMos missile system was kept. Further updates confirmed the destruction of Indian air bases in Udhampur and Pathankot, marking a significant escalation in military activity between the two countries.

Comments about the attacks:

Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan took to social media to praise the armed forces. He expressed confidence in Pakistan’s defence. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Long live Pakistan! May Allah protect our falcons.” Senator Sherry Rehman also commented on the situation. She criticised India for attacking civilian areas while highlighting Pakistan’s strategic and restrained approach in only targeting military installations.

Reports of explosions in Indian cities:

The Times of India and other Indian media channels noted loud explosion-like sounds in Pathankot. The Indian authorities had enforced a blackout in the area on Friday night and instructed citizens to stay indoors. However, officials did not immediately confirm the explosions. PTV News reported that Pakistani drones had reached the skies over New Delhi. This bold move was later confirmed by government sources, which described the attacks as a “befitting response” to India’s initial assault.

Cyber attacks begin:

PTV reported that Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder jets, equipped with hypersonic missiles, had destroyed India’s high-value S-400 air defence system in Adampur. This system, reportedly worth $1.5 billion, was considered one of India’s most advanced defensive assets.

PTV reported that multiple Indian websites, including the official website of the ruling BJP and the Border Security Force (BSF), had been hacked. Other compromised sites included major organisations like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Unique Identification Authority of India.

Over 2,500 surveillance cameras across India were also reportedly hacked, and sensitive data was leaked from various institutions, including the Indian Air Force and the Maharashtra Election Commission.

Pakistan’s message:

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stressed that Pakistan was not the aggressor. He said, “We are only defending ourselves.” He criticised India’s recent actions and described them as provocations that left Pakistan with no choice but to respond.

He added that after repeated provocations and patience from Pakistan’s side, the missile strike on Nur Khan Air Base became the final straw. He declared, “We’ve shown restraint, but there’s a limit. This operation had to begin. What happens next is up to India.”