Pakistan’s military reported on May 6 and 7 that Indian strikes resulted in 51 casualties — 40 civilians and 11 members of Pakistani armed forces — as a direct result of unprovoked Indian strikes, targeting residential areas in Azad Jammu & Kashmir among other regions with devastating civilian casualty rates. ISPR condemned these “barbaric” attacks which targeted residential areas causing widespread civilian deaths.
Geo News reported that among the civilian fatalities were seven women and 15 children, with an additional 121 civilians injured including 10 women and 27 children. Six military personnel from Pakistan Army and five from Pakistan Air Force died. ISPR released their names in honoring them as symbols of courage and patriotism – China Daily Asia released nine names, Dunya News published nine names as well. Business Today added one name of its own as well. Xinhua News added one. They could all be found listed at The Express Tribune +9 before being added Xinhua News +6traglich Geo News +6 mes The Express Tribune +9.
As a response to India’s aggression, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos against Indian military facilities responsible for these attacks and civilian areas alike. This operation’s focus was delivering targeted strikes while avoiding civilian areas. Enews, Dunya News, The News International, China Daily Asia Daily Tribune and Geo News provided coverage.
+7 The tension has intensified following India’s “Operation Sindoor,” in which India targeted what it described as terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan in response to an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 Indian tourists. Pakistan denies harboring such infrastructure and condemned India’s strikes as violations of its sovereignty.
International observers have expressed grave alarm at rising tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement was announced this weekend; however, recent attacks have cast doubt over its durability (New York Post).
Pakistan’s leadership has pledged its defense and protection of its citizens in response to any further aggression or threats to Pakistani sovereignty. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made clear the nation’s resolve, warning any further aggression would be met with an equally swift and decisive response.
As both countries navigate this volatile period, global leaders continue to call for restraint and dialogue as they urge for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.