Pak PM Sharif Admits India's Missiles Hit Nur Khan Airbase
17 May 2025 8:45 AM IST17 May 2025 8:45 AM IST
Pak PM mentioned that Pakistan’s Air Force used locally developed technology and Chinese jets to defend the country, confirming the impact of the Indian missile strikes
Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (AFP file image)
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has acknowledged that India's ballistic missiles struck the Nur Khan Airbase and other sites on May 10, marking a rare admission that contradicts Pakistan’s usual denial of Indian military action.
Sharif revealed that he was informed of the strikes around 2:30 am by Army Chief General Asim Munir. “At around 2:30 am on May 10, General Syed Asim Munir called me on secure line and informed me that India's ballistic missiles have hit Nur Khan Airbase and other areas,” Sharif said while addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Monument, Geo News reported.
He also mentioned that Pakistan’s Air Force used locally developed technology and Chinese jets to defend the country, confirming the impact of the Indian missile strikes.
Meanwhile, BJP leader Amit Malviya highlighted Sharif’s admission, pointing out the significance of the timing and content of the call from the Pakistani military leadership.
Sharing a post on X, Malviya wrote, "Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif himself admits that General Asim Munir called him at 2:30 am to inform him that India had bombed Nur Khan Air Base and several other locations. Let that sink in -- the Prime Minister was woken up in the middle of the night with news of strikes deep inside Pakistan. This speaks volumes about the scale, precision, and boldness of #OperationSindoor."
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. As part of the operation, Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Following these strikes, Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling along the Line of Control and in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as attempted drone attacks. In retaliation, India launched coordinated strikes that damaged radar systems, communication centres, and airfields across 11 Pakistani airbases.
An understanding to cease hostilities between India and Pakistan was reached on May 10.
Sharif revealed that he was informed of the strikes around 2:30 am by Army Chief General Asim Munir. “At around 2:30 am on May 10, General Syed Asim Munir called me on secure line and informed me that India's ballistic missiles have hit Nur Khan Airbase and other areas,” Sharif said while addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Monument, Geo News reported.
He also mentioned that Pakistan’s Air Force used locally developed technology and Chinese jets to defend the country, confirming the impact of the Indian missile strikes.
Meanwhile, BJP leader Amit Malviya highlighted Sharif’s admission, pointing out the significance of the timing and content of the call from the Pakistani military leadership.
Sharing a post on X, Malviya wrote, "Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif himself admits that General Asim Munir called him at 2:30 am to inform him that India had bombed Nur Khan Air Base and several other locations. Let that sink in -- the Prime Minister was woken up in the middle of the night with news of strikes deep inside Pakistan. This speaks volumes about the scale, precision, and boldness of #OperationSindoor."
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. As part of the operation, Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Following these strikes, Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling along the Line of Control and in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as attempted drone attacks. In retaliation, India launched coordinated strikes that damaged radar systems, communication centres, and airfields across 11 Pakistani airbases.
An understanding to cease hostilities between India and Pakistan was reached on May 10.
( Source : ANI )
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