DG ISPR warns India after missiles hit Nur Khan, Murid and Shorkot airbases, PAF assets safe

WEB DESK: Following an aerial attack on Shorkot, Murid airbase and Nur Khan airbase by Indian military in early hours hours of Saturday, the Director General (DG) of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, sternly warned India of a response for not backing down from the ‘war madness’ it is consistently showing. The director general assured that none of the military assets were harmed and the missiles were intercepted: “Now you just wait for our response.”

“Pakistan’s air defense system successfully intercepted and foiled India’s missile attacks. The Pakistan Army possesses conclusive electronic evidence of these attacks, including details of where the missiles were launched from and their intended targets,” he added.

DG ISPR maintained that the Pakistan Armed Forces will remain on high alert at all times and are fully prepared to defend the nation’s sovereignty: “We will go to any lengths necessary to protect our people. These cowardly attacks will not dampen the spirits of Pakistan’s resilient and proud nation. To India, we send a clear message: with every failed aggression, your frustration will only grow.”

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He also stated that Afghanistan has also been targeted by the Indian drones and missiles, and reiterated that Pakistan will now cower before India at any cost.

According to security analyst Col (Retd) Abid Lateef, this is a grave development and a strong response would be needed because even in a state of full fledged war, a country cannot attack military establishments in such a way.

Earlier, many residents of Rawalpindi reported sounds of explosions, which were ascertained to be an attack on the Nur Khan airbase; similar scenario was witnessed in Lahore, as well.

Addressing the press on Friday evening, the DG ISPR, flanked by senior officers from the Pakistan Air Force and Navy, provided detailed context. The military spokesperson explaining the geographical and logistical implausibility of the Indian claim that attackers crossed the border.

“Pahalgam is about 230 kilometres from the Line of Control and the incident site lies 5.3 [kilometres] off-road and just 1.2 [kilometres] from a local police station. The FIR claims cross-border infiltration and mentions indiscriminate firing — all concluded within 10 minutes of the attack, even though the route alone takes 30 minutes one way. It defies logic.”

He highlighted how Indian social media handles and TV channels swiftly pointed fingers at Pakistan barely minutes after the attack, despite the absence of any verified facts. “This manufactured urgency raises serious questions. The narrative was pre-set.”

The ISPR chief also played video clips of Kashmiri civilians questioning the Indian state’s version of events. One citizen pointed out the overwhelming presence of Indian forces in the area, asking, “If someone posts something online, they’re picked up the same night — how did this happen under such surveillance?” Others questioned the apparent security lapse.

“This is why we say it’s a drama — a pretext to justify military action against Pakistan using fabricated claims of cross-border terrorism and militant networks,” Gen Sharif said.

He reiterated Pakistan’s offer to present any evidence India may have before a neutral and independent commission. “Who gave India the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner?” he asked, calling for facts to prevail over politics.

The ISPR chief also condemned India’s broader treatment of Kashmiris, Muslims, and minorities, accusing New Delhi of systematic oppression. He alleged that Indian forces routinely detain and torture Pakistanis and Kashmiris who accidentally cross the border, later declaring them terrorists.

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“Such fabricated charges and military escalations must end. Pakistan will defend its sovereignty but remains committed to truth and transparency,” he said.