By Our Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan launched a military counter-operation named Bunyan-um-Marsoos early Saturday morning, following a series of missile attacks by India targeting major Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases.
At around 3:30am, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry announced that Indian missiles had struck three air bases — Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Rafiqui (Shorkot). He confirmed that all PAF assets remained unharmed and operational.
Speaking at a press briefing, the DG ISPR accused India of risking regional peace by carrying out such aggressive and reckless actions. He added that India had also launched missile and drone attacks on Afghanistan, showing a wider plan of destabilization.
Lt Gen Chaudhry said that most of the missiles were intercepted by Pakistan’s air defence systems, while those that did enter Pakistani airspace caused no serious damage. He noted that Pakistan had tracked and recorded the origin and path of each Indian missile.
In response, Pakistan began a calculated counter-attack around 4:38am. According to state media, Pakistan’s military destroyed a BrahMos missile storage facility in India’s Beas area. Reports also stated that an air base in Udhampur and an airfield in Pathankot were targeted and destroyed.
Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan confirmed the launch of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, calling it a necessary step to protect the country’s dignity and sovereignty. “May Allah protect our brave pilots,” he posted on social media platform X.
PPP Senator Sherry Rehman also praised the response, saying that Pakistan had struck only military targets with precision, unlike India, whose attacks had affected civilians.
By 7am, Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder jets had reportedly destroyed India’s expensive S-400 air defence system in Adampur using hypersonic missiles. PTV also reported that Pakistani drones were spotted flying near New Delhi.
In addition to military targets, Pakistani hackers reportedly breached key Indian websites, including those of the BJP, Border Security Force, and the Indian Air Force. Sensitive data was allegedly leaked, and over 2,500 surveillance cameras were hacked.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar told Geo News that Pakistan’s action was defensive. “India started this. We had no choice but to respond. Our patience has limits,” he said.
The situation remains tense, with further developments expected.
