Pakistan’s Defence Minister cleared that there is no nuclear command meeting that has taken place nor is planned.

No nuclear alarm:

Khawaja Asif said that there was no NCA meeting that had taken place. He was asked whether such a meeting could be held later. He then replied till yet no plan had been scheduled for such a meeting. This announcement comes as a signal that Pakistan is not considering any nuclear option despite the growing military tension with India.

A chance for de-escalation:

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister hinted at a willingness to pause further military action, but only if India does the same. In a televised interview, he said, “If India stops here, we will consider stopping here too.” India has issued a conditional call for calm. During a press briefing in New Delhi, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said India wants to de-escalate, but only if Pakistan also takes similar steps.

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Pakistan’s counterattack:

Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos early Saturday in response to what it calls ongoing Indian aggression. According to security officials, the operation focuses on Indian bases identified as launch points for earlier attacks targeting Pakistani civilians and mosques. Multiple high-value targets are being hit simultaneously, and the use of Al-Fatah missiles was confirmed.

These missiles have been named in honor of Pakistani children killed during recent Indian cross-border attacks. A military official stated, “We will never forget their sacrifice.”

India’s missile strikes:

Earlier, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, DG ISPR, revealed that India had launched six ballistic missiles from its Adampur air base in Punjab. One missile landed back in Adampur, while the remaining five hit areas in Amritsar, putting civilian lives at risk.

DG ISPR questioned India’s targeting protocols, implying either operational failure or deliberate provocation. He also claimed that India was targeting Sikh-majority regions, possibly to fuel anti-Pakistan sentiment among Sikhs.

Pakistan challenges India’s claims:

DG ISPR negated all Indian claims of Pakistan’s involvement in terrorist attacks and Pakistan’s initiation of war by damaging its major cities. He called out India and asked them to give proof to authenticate their allegations. He stated, “If India claims we used drones or rockets, let them show the evidence.”