As per details, the initial closure was set until May 10, but authorities have now extended it to ensure national security.
It is worth mentioning here that Pakistan launched the military operation ‘Bunyan Marsoos’ — Iron Wall, against India and targeted several strategic installations, state media reported.
Seven sites in India were targeted including the key Pathankot air base, Udhampur air base, Gujarat air base. Rajhastan air base and Brahmos storage site, security sources said.
The operation was launched in retaliation for Indian missile strikes that hit several locations inside the country.
Earlier late Friday, India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan; however, all assets of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) remained safe, a military spokesman said.
The latest development on the India-Pakistan escalation
Director General Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry at a press conference confirmed that India fired the air-to-ground missiles at the Nur Khan base (Rawalpindi), Murid base (Chakwal), and Shorkot air base.
“By the grace of Allah Almighty, all PAF assets are safe,” he said.
He warned India of a befitting response, saying, “Now just wait for our response”.
The DG ISPR said India also fired missiles and drones in Afghanistan.
He said India with its arrogance was pushing the region into destabilization. “We will not get impressed by this, and will fight with full force,” he added.
Bunyan ul Marsoos
Bunyan Ul Marsoos is an Arabic verse from the Quran, the holy book of Muslims.
The operation’s name—meaning “a structure firmly joined together”—draws inspiration from Surah Al-Saff (61-4), which praises those who fight in Allah’s cause as a solid, fortified structure.
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