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07 May

LIVE | Armed Forces Briefing Media on Operation Sindoor: India’s Focused Strikes Against Terror Camps in Pakistan, PoK

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Armed Forces, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan

New Delhi | May 7, 2025 — A high-level press conference is currently underway in New Delhi, where senior officials from the Indian armed forces are addressing the media on Operation Sindoor, India’s precision military strikes on terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh are jointly briefing reporters. The press conference follows the dramatic overnight strikes that hit nine strategic sites believed to be linked to the orchestration of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.“In the early hours today, the Indian armed forces launched…

07 May

Over 10 Civilians Killed in Pakistan’s Shelling Along J&K Border, India Responds

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Srinagar (National Times): Pakistan’s unprovoked artillery shelling and firing across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir claimed the lives of over 10 innocent civilians during the night of May 6-7, 2025. The Indian Army condemned the indiscriminate attack, stating that it is responding proportionately to Pakistan’s aggressive actions, which followed India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror bases. The Pakistani shelling targeted multiple posts opposite J&K, disrupting civilian areas and causing widespread fear. “During the night of 06-07 May 2025, the Pakistan Army resorted to arbitrary firing, including artillery shelling from posts across the Line…

06 May

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Retaliation After India’s Operation Sindoor

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Islamabad/New Delhi (National Times): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a fiery response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, which struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), labeling it a “cowardly” attack by a “cunning enemy.” In a post on X, Sharif claimed that India targeted five locations in Pakistan and promised a robust retaliation, escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. “The cunning enemy has carried out cowardly attacks on five locations in Pakistan,” Sharif declared. “Pakistan has every right to respond forcefully to this act of war imposed by India, and a forceful response is being…

06 May

India Strikes Back: ‘Operation Sindoor’ Dismantles Terror Launchpads in Pakistan and PoK

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New Delhi (National Times): In a bold and decisive move, India has launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a military campaign aimed at destroying terrorist launchpads and planning centres inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). The strikes come just days after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 25 Indians and one Nepali tourist, shocking the nation and prompting calls for accountability. Indian Armed Forces have targeted nine terror sites, meticulously avoiding Pakistani military facilities to keep the action within a non-escalatory and restrained framework, according to official sources. “This is not revenge; this is justice. Our actions are precise and rooted…

06 May

UN Demands Clarity from Pakistan on Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Role in Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsLashkar-e-Taiba, Pahalgam attack, Pakistan, UN Security Council

New York, May 6 — The United Nations Security Council has demanded answers from Pakistan over the alleged involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the deadly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The Council raised pointed questions during a closed-door session, dismissing Pakistan’s claims that the assault was a "false flag" operation orchestrated by India.UNSC members expressed deep concern about Pakistan-based militant groups, particularly LeT, and emphasized the need for transparency from Islamabad. They called on Pakistan to reveal what it knows about the group’s movements, operations, and potential connection to the recent attack.The Council also voiced unease over Pakistan’s missile…

01 May

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Judicial Probe into Pahalgam Attack, Slams ‘Irresponsible’ Filing

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court refused to admit a PIL demanding a judicial inquiry into the Pahalgam terror attack, strongly criticizing the petitioners for filing what it termed an ill-timed and demoralizing plea. "Don't try to weaken the morale of our security forces," said Justice Surya Kant as he dismissed the petition filed by Junaid Mohd Junaid and two lawyers. “At this moment, the entire nation is united against terror. This is not the time for such prayer.” The PIL sought to set up a commission led by a retired Supreme Court judge to probe the April 22…

30 Apr

Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Action Within 36 Hours Amid Rising Tensions

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Islamabad (National Times): Amid escalating tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar held a midnight press conference warning of potential military action by India within the next 24 to 36 hours. Tarar stated that Pakistan possesses “credible intelligence” suggesting that India may launch an attack under the pretense of retaliating for the Pahalgam incident. “India is preparing for a military strike against Pakistan, based on unsubstantiated and false accusations,” he said during the urgent briefing. He strongly criticized what he described as India’s unilateral posture in the…

28 Apr

Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

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New Delhi, April 29, 2025: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticised former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for his comments blaming the Indian Army following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to the media, Owaisi called Afridi a "joker" and dismissed his allegations against Indian forces, stating that Pakistan itself must be held accountable for supporting terrorism.Shahid Afridi, during a Pakistani TV show on Samaa TV, had remarked that the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, exposed the inefficiency of India’s 800,000-strong security forces deployed in Kashmir. "You have an 800,000-strong…

28 Apr

Over 1,000 Indians Return from Pakistan via Wagah Border Amid Rising Tensions

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Amritsar, April 28, 2025 – More than 1,000 Indian nationals have returned from Pakistan through the Wagah border over the last six days, following the Indian government's directive to short-term visa holders to exit Pakistan promptly.According to officials, 1,098 Indians have crossed back into India through the Attari-Wagah border between April 23 and April 28. On Monday alone, 178 Indian nationals arrived via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Attari. This movement comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued…

28 Apr

China Backs Pakistan, Calls for Calm as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

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New Delhi (National Times): After the Pahalgam Attack, China has thrown its weight behind Pakistan, voicing support for its sovereignty and security amid escalating tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. In a phone call on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, that Beijing remains a firm supporter of Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and its national security imperatives. He also called for an "impartial investigation" into the terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The situation between India and Pakistan has rapidly deteriorated since the attack, with India moving to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty…