In a dramatic and dangerous turn of events, missile strikes were exchanged between India and Pakistan, striking key locations across both borders and raising fears of a wider military conflict. The Indian military reportedly launched missiles into Pakistan targeting civilian areas—including Masjid Sobhanullah in Ahmedpur East, Kotli in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), and Muzaffarabad.
Pakistan swiftly retaliated by launching missiles at multiple Indian targets. Notably, the Pakistan Army destroyed an Indian brigade headquarters and obliterated an enemy post in the Dudhniyal sector along the Line of Control (LoC), according to security sources.
Amid the heightened tensions, a major military milestone was reported by British media: Pakistan reportedly shot down an Indian Rafale fighter jet, a significant blow to India’s air power.
US President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation, calling the Indian missile strikes a “shame” and urging both nuclear-armed nations to end hostilities “very quickly.” Speaking at the White House, Trump expressed concern over the rapidly escalating conflict.
The DG ISPR confirmed that Indian aircraft did not enter Pakistani airspace due to the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) high alert status. Khanewal airspace buzzed with warplanes, Islamabad airport was shut down, and all flights were rerouted to Karachi as Pakistan prepared for any further escalation.
“We will respond at a time and place of our choosing,” warned the ISPR spokesperson. “The enemy showed cowardice by firing from across the border. Let there be no doubt—our response will be swift and just.”
As tensions rise and the world holds its breath, urgent calls for diplomacy and restraint echo globally. The path forward must be one of de-escalation—not destruction.
