The nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan on May 28, 1998, in Chagai mountains of Balochistan have resulted in devastating consequences for the region and its people, according to activists. The radiation emitted from the atomic explosions have caused serious health problems for the people, particularly the children. It has also seriously impacted the water bodies and flora of Balochistan. #nuclear #nucleartests #Chagai #balochistan #health #Pakistan #atomic What We Offer In-Depth Analysis and Exclusive Reports: Our team of experienced journalists and analysts delve deep into the complexities of regional and international issues, providing you with exclusive reports and thorough analysis. Whether it’s the intricate political dynamics of Balochistan, the ongoing developments in POK, or the security challenges in Kashmir, we bring you stories that matter. Timely and Accurate Updates: Stay informed with our timely updates on the latest events and trends. From breaking news to detailed feature stories, NVI ensures you are always ahead of the curve with accurate and reliable information.
Persecution of Hindus, Christians and other minorities in Pakistan
Minorities, like Hindus and Christians, have been suffering immense atrocities in Pakistan. Very frequently, some or the other member of a minority community, whether Hindu or Christian, is subjected to humiliation, tortrure and cruelty in various forms. While men are thrashed and even lynched, their girls are raped and forcibly converted to Islam to be married to a Muslim man against their choice. Most tragically, the victims of these victims get no support from the police, the government or even the judiciary. #pakistan #minorities #Hindus #christians
India’s neighbours participate in Modi’s grand oath-taking ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the visiting leaders who congratulated him for the historic third consecutive term in office.
New Delhi, June 9: Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time, in a grand ceremony on Sunday evening that saw the leaders of seven neighbouring countries invited as honoured guests.
Modi, clad in white kurta and churidar and donning a blue jacket, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashparati Bhawan here.
The 74 year old leader took the oath in the name of God to loud cheers from the large number of guests, which included leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean Region.
The leaders who attended the ceremony included President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe; President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu; Vice-President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif; Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina; Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth accompanied by his spouse; Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’; and Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay. Leaders of Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan were accompanied by Ministers.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the visiting leaders who congratulated him for the historic third consecutive term in office. Thanking them for gracing the occasion, Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR Vision’.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that in his third term, India will continue to work for the peace, progress and prosperity of the region in close partnership with the countries, even as it pursues its goal of VIKSIT BHARAT by 2047, a statement said.
In this context, he called for deeper people-to-people ties and connectivity in the region. He further added that India would continue to amplify the voice of the Global South in the international arena.
The leaders also attended a Banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President while welcoming them and conveying her wishes to Prime Minister Modi in the service of the nation, stated that India’s democratic exercise was not only a moment of pride for its people, but an inspiration to millions around the world.
The participation of leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region on the momentous occasion of swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, underlines India’s deep-rooted bonds of friendship and cooperation with the region, a statement said.
Journalists, opposition groups boycott controversial Punjab Defamation Bill
The central Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the media bodies announced a total boycott of coverage concerning all government affairs as a mark of protest.
Islamabad, June 9: The controversial Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 was officially brought into effect and became a full-fledged law in Pakistan after the province’s Acting Governor Malik Ahmed Khan signed it. Seen as a draconian bill which curbs press freedom in the country, the bill was boycotted by various organisations and opposition groups in the National Assembly.
Drawing great ire from journalist groups and civil society organisations, the central Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the media bodies announced a total boycott of coverage concerning all government affairs at both the provincial and federal proceedings in the National Assembly as a mark of protest.
The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND), held an emergency meeting to discuss the development and decided to record their protest against the law.
Just hours after the bill was passed, a joint petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) by journalists Riaz Ahmad Raja and Jaffar Ahmad Yar challenging its legality. The petition asked the high court to strike down the defamation law, saying it violated the fundamental rights of citizens protected in the Constitution.
The plea lamented that journalists were not consulted before the passing and approval of the defamation law, arguing that it was ludicrous and unconstitutional to allow a person to bring a claim of defamation without any proof.
TTP condemns killing of 3 youth in Khyber on spying charges, hints at role of Pakistani agencies
Peshawar: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) today condemned the killing of three youth in Khyber Agency on charges of “spying” and reminded the Pashtuns that the Pakistani military is a common “enemy” which should be fought jointly by the Islamist organisation and the ordinary community members.
“Sad news has been received that three youth have been killed in the Bara Tera Maidan district of Khyber province on charges of espionage. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan strongly condemns this incident,” its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani in a statement today.
“We pray for the forgiveness of the deceased, and we pray for patience and compensation for the survivors, and we share this grief with the families of the deceased,” he said.
Hinting at the role of Pakistani secret agencies in the killing of the 3 youth after their abduction, Khorasani said, “Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan wants to make it clear to all the brave people of Khyber that we (TTP) belong to this community (of Pashtuns) and this community is ours. Besides the religion, there are many other commonalities and relations.”
Apparently referring to the Pakistani military, he said, “The enemy is unable to tolerate harmony and closeness between us and is trying various means to create differences between us. So, we must jointly defeat the conspiracies of the enemy.”
At the end, he underlined, “Remember one thing, our real war is against the security institutions.” (NVI)
Sindh: JSFM condemns brutal action by Pakistani forces on protesters
Karachi, May 22 (NVI) The brutal unprovoked force used by Pakistan state forces against the peaceful Sindhi nationalist activists in Moro, which resulted in several casualties, has been strongly condemned by Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM).
The organisation demanded legal action, including FIR, against those responsible for the brutal action.
“The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) expresses its deepest condemnation of the brutal and unprovoked attack carried out by Pakistani state intelligence agencies and police on peaceful Sindhi nationalist activists in Moro,” said a statement issued by it.
“The firing resulted in the martyrdom of Zahid Laghari and severe injuries to Irfan Laghari and several others,” it said.
In the joint statement, JSFM Chairman Sohail Abro, along with senior leaders Zubair Sindhi, Amar Azadi, Farhan Sindhi, Hafeez Deshi, Mark Sindhu, and Hosho Sindhi, also declared 10 days of mourning across Sindh in honor of the fallen comrade.
Chairman Sohail Abro further stated: “An FIR must be immediately registered against the officers of Pakistani intelligence and police responsible for the targeted killing of Zahid Laghari. They must face justice and be held accountable under international human rights law.”
The JSFM leadership emphasized that this heinous act is part of a broader systematic campaign by Pakistan’s military, ISI, MI, Rangers, and police to violently suppress the peaceful resistance movement in Sindh.
The ongoing struggle against corporate land grabbing and the construction of illegal canals on the Indus River has been met with escalating state brutality, which includes enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, fabricated criminal cases, and the criminalization of peaceful political activism, they said.
“We alert the world that Pakistan’s establishment is deliberately pushing peaceful Sindhi political activism toward conflict. Their goal is to justify a full-scale operation to crush the national movement of Sindh. We will not allow them to silence our democratic voices,” said JSFM leaders.
“Our peaceful resistance will continue—for the ownership of Sindh’s natural resources, for the right to self-determination, for the freedom of our unjustly detained and forcibly disappeared activists, and for the freedom and dignity of the Sindhi nation.”
The JSFM urged bodies like the UN and its Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights and Enforced Disappearances, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, The United Kingdom Government and Parliamentarians, European Union Institutions and International Human Rights Defenders and Journalists to take immediate notice of the growing state repression in Sindh and the grave human rights violations being committed by Pakistani authorities.
“The international community must intervene to stop the crackdown, ensure accountability, and support the Sindhi people’s right to peaceful political expression, autonomy, and justice,” it said. (NVI)
Balochistan: Pakistani forces abducted 151 people, killed 23 in extra-judicial manner in April
Quetta, May 22 (NVI) In Balochistan, at least 151 locals were abducted by the occupying Pakistani forces and 23 were killed in an extra-judicial manner during the month of April, according to the latest report by human rights organisation ‘Paank’.
The report documents numerous organized and deliberate violations of human rights targeting the Baloch population across 18 districts of Balochistan.
Each case included has been independently verified by ‘Paank’, the human rights organisation of Baloch National Movement (BNM), its spokesman Qazi Rehan said.
Kech was the most affected district, with 53 cases of abductions or ‘Enforced Disappearances’ at the hands of Pakistani military and its agents, according to the report.
Kech was followed by Gwadar with 19, and Quetta (Shal) with 18 reported disappearances.
Other districts with reported violations include Dera Bugti (13), Panjgur (8), Awaran (7), Sibi (6), Barkhan (5), Karachi and Mastung (4 each), Lasbela, Musakhel, Chagai, Khuzdar, and Kalat (2 each), and one case each from Washuk, Kharan, Surab, and Nushki.
“These figures highlight the widespread nature of state repression faced by the Baloch population throughout the province,” Rehan said.
According to Paank, victims of enforced disappearance are completely cut off from the outside world, including their families who never get to see their loved ones alive again as in most cases, the victims are subjected to extrajudicial killings.
In April, 23 people were killed by the Pakistani forces in an extrajudicial manner while 50 individuals were released from military detention centers.
Many of the detainees are released after extensive torture, leaving them physically disabled.
The report provides detailed accounts of custodial killings. Several individuals who were forcibly disappeared were later found dead.
The report emphasizes the direct involvement of the Pakistani military in these crimes and its complete impunity from legal accountability.
The military’s refusal to disclose the locations of detention centers and its prevention of any access to detainees by families or legal representatives are cited as clear indicators of systematic, inhumane practices.
Paank also highlights the role of state-sponsored death squads, describing them as the most ruthless arms of the military in Balochistan, operating as unaccountable machines of extrajudicial execution.
Paank urges the international community and relevant institutions to immediately conduct independent investigations into these cases, disclose the whereabouts and legal basis for the detention of forcibly disappeared individuals, and take action against those responsible for these violations.
It also appealed to the international community to ratify and implement the international convention for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearance.
The report calls for urgent steps to halt these ongoing human rights violations, warning that if immediate action is not taken, these abuses will not only devastate individual lives in Balochistan but also pose a serious threat to regional peace and stability. (NVI)
Over 100 Pakistani soldiers killed, injured in multiple attacks by TTP
Peshawar, May 22 (NVI): In a short span of 3 days, the Pakistani military and other security agencies suffered hugely, with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claiming to have killed and injured nearly 100 soldiers in multiple attacks and armed engagements.
Giving details, TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said on May 20, a convoy of Pakistan Army, consisting of two vehicles, was ambushed in the Hindi Zhawar area of Garyum district of North Waziristan.
At least 5 military personnel were killed and two were injured in the attack which destroyed both the vehicles, he said.
The gunbattle started at around 4 pm (Pakistan Time) and carried on till 6 pm, the spokesman said, adding the army retrieved all its dead and injured personnel from the scene in three ambulances much later.
On the same day, at around 11 am, a mine blast was carried out on an army infantry unit in Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, in which 4 military personnel were killed and three were injured, he said.
The same evening, a new army check post was attacked with a laser gun in Daraban district of Dera Ismail Khan, in which several personnel were killed and injured, he said.
During the intervening night of May 20 and 21, the main gate of the Spin Qab post in Bara district of Khyber province was blown up with explosives, followed by an attack with laser guns, hand grenades and light weapons, in which three personnel were seriously injured, he said.
In Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, the Taliban Intelligence Agency (TIA) arrested Inspector Muhammad Hanif of the Anti-Narcotics Force during a secret operation and transferred him to an unknown location, Khorasani said.
The TTP cadres also blew up with explosives the main gate of the City Sabzi Mandi post in Bannu district, after which a counter-attack was launched in which 3 police personnel were killed, he said, adding a number of Chinese Kalashnikovs were seized by them.
At 8:45 am yesterday, soldiers guarding the Sark Leta post in the Khushhali area of Mir Ali district of North Waziristan province were attacked, with casualties reported, he said.
Three days ago, two vehicles of the Pakistan Army were ambushed in Shawal area of South Waziristan, causing unspecified number of casualties, the spokesman said, adding the vehicles remained parked there for a long time.
Two military personnel were targeted by a sniper attack in Shawal district of South Waziristan province on May 20, he said.
Yesterday, a soldier was killed by a sniper in the Qalandar Chaki Sar area of Makeen in South Waziristan, while a camera was also destroyed.
On May 19, a military camp in Gulistan area of Qila Abdullah in Pishin Province was attacked by a group of 3 TTP cadres, the spokesman said.
One fidayeen Zarar Taqbalullah first hit the outer periphery of the complex by blowing up a vehicle full of explosives. Subsequently, two others armed with modern weapons, stormed the camp and killed and injured dozens of soldiers in intense battles before getting killed.
After fighting a long battle, both the TTP fighters got killed, he said.
On May 19, the TTP cadres attacked the Mainz Khor military post in Darosh area of Chitral with light and heavy weapons, which lasted for about three hours, Khorasani said.
A large part of the post was destroyed in the attack, he said, adding it is reported that several personnel were killed and injured.
On the same morning, some soldiers, including SSG commandos, FC, CTD and police, raided the TTP cadres in the Ashrogi area of Lal Qila district of Lower Dir, he said.
The TTP cadres retaliated and fought a long battle in which one military personnel was killed and one was injured, the spokesman said.
A drone was also shot down, he said, adding all the Mujahideen remained completely safe in the battle.
In a major operation in Balochistan, a mine blast was carried out on an Army Vigo vehicle in the Abdullah Zai area of the Zhob district.
About 12 military personnel travelling in the vehicle were killed and injured, the TTP spokesman said, adding after this, another vehicle was also fired upon, in which further damage was reported.
A post located in the Khaza Sar area of the Salarzo district of Bajaur province was attacked with snipers and GL etc., in which one military personnel was killed and several were injured on May 20, he said.
On the morning of May 20, a sniper attack was carried out on the “Piran Military Post” located in Tapi area of Miranshah district of North Waziristan, in which one army personnel was killed and another was seriously injured.
On the same day, the Army, which was planning to raid a TTP base in Rajgal area of Jamrud district of Khyber province, was attacked, in which about 15 personnel were killed and their bodies remained lying on the battlefield for 6 hours, Khorasani said.
Eight personnel were injured and surrounded, while the rest of the army was forced to retreat, he said, adding the TTP cadres fired 17 Rocket-Propelled Guns (RPGs).
Later, the Army, using gunship helicopters and two American drones, heavily bombarded the TTP positions, which lasted for 2 hours, due to which the Mujahideen allowed them to pick up the bodies, he said, adding all the Mujahideen remained completely safe. (NVI)
Balochistan: BLA claims killing of 12 Pakistani soldiers
Quetta, May 18 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight claimed to have killed 12 Pakistani soldiers & its agents & injured several others in attacks at 3 places in Balochistan.
It said its freedom fighters attacked a Pakistani army post at Morgand in Shekhari area of Kalat last night.
The freedom fighters attacked the positions of the occupying army from two sides simultaneously with mortars and heavy weapons, BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said.
The attack, which started at 11 pm yesterday, continued till 4 am today, he said, adding 6 personnel of the occupying army were killed on the spot and several others were injured in the attack.
The enemy also suffered material losses, the spokesman said.
Top LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh
Karachi, May 18 (NVI) Abu Saifullah Nizamani alias Ghazi Abu Saifullah, a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit, was gunned down today by some unknown persons in Sindh Province of Pakistan, according to reports.
Abu Saifullah, whose original name was Razaullah Nizamani, was shot a number of times just near his house when he was leaving his residence in Matli city of Badin district.
He died on the spot.
According to local reports, he had been advised to restrict his movements as an attack on him was apprehended.
He also had been given security but it failed to protect him.
Abu Saifullah was involved in several terror attacks in Kashmir where he stayed for a long time.
He was given the title of Ghazi Abu Saifullah after his return to Pakistan from Kashmir.
However, he is not the same Abu Saifullah whose name had cropped up in connection with the Pahalgam attack. (NVI)
TTP claims to have killed 20 Pakistani soldiers
Peshawar, May 17 (NVI) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) tonight claimed to have killed at least 20 Pakistani military personnel and injured several others in multiple attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province since yesterday.
The biggest attack was in the form of a mine blast which targeted a Pakistan Army truck in Dela area of Tiaraz district of South Waziristan today.
Up to 10 military personnel were killed and injured in the explosion, TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said.
In another incident, TTP attacked an army unit coming with the intention of conducting a raid in the Panyala Ghormanj mountains of Dera in DI Khan district, the spokesman said.
In this, 4 army personnel were killed and several were injured, while the Taliban remained completely safe, Khorasani said.
TTP also attacked Samand Levies check post located on the Nal CPEC Road in the Khuzdar district of Kalat province, in which 4 Levies personnel were killed, he said.
The Taliban also recovered two Kalashnikovs and a motorcycle, the spokesman said while revealing the names of the killed personnel as
maqbool, Khuda Bakhsh 3, Ijaz Ahmad 4: Muhammad Ali
In another attack, a missile was fired at the main military fort and police station in Kalachi district of DI Khan district, which hit right in the middle, causing casualties and property damage, he said.
This morning, a timely action was taken against the army that had come with the intention of raiding in Tank district, Tank Akbari village, in which a drone camera was shot down, while there are also reports of deaths and injuries, he said.
Yesterday at 12 noon, a sniper ambush was carried out on foot soldiers in the Satkando area of Datta Khel district of North Waziristan, in which one soldier was killed and another was injured.
This afternoon, a sniper attack was launched on a military post in Sur Kili area of Jandola district, Tank province, in which one military personnel was killed and a camera was destroyed. (NVI)
Reports about Independence of Balochistan are false: BNM
Quetta: The reports, like ‘Independence has been declared in Balochistan’, are false, declared Baloch National Movement (BNM), a prominent organisation, which said such misleading information “undermines the dignity” of the cause to liberate the region from the illegal occupation of Pakistan.
BNM spokesman Qazi Dad Muhammad Rehan expressed shock and suprise over such reports appearing in some sections of the Indian media, saying they were copying the “shameless” Pakistani media which “peddles lies” and that “this is not support for the Baloch struggle”.
“In recent days, certain segments of the Indian media have been discussing a so-called ‘Republic of Balochistan’ and referencing an obscure individual who appears to be operating a fake Twitter account, sharing AI-generated images,” he said in a statement.
“This activity has increased in the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam (on April 22,)” Rehan said.
He said some individuals are exploiting this atmosphere to draw attention through misleading content and there is a particular account on social media which is one of many that attempt to turn the Baloch cause into a mockery.
“No individual — nor any single organization — holds the authority to unilaterally speak on behalf of the entire Baloch nation. Yet, announcements are being made as if Balochistan has already attained independence. Is it really that simple? Has the Pakistani military withdrawn from Balochistan?
“No. It is a lie to claim that Balochistan is free. The reality is that Balochistan remains under military occupation, and the struggle for freedom continues,” the BNM Information and Cultural Secretary said.
He reminded that the formal declaration of Balochistan’s Independence was made by Khan of Kalat, Ahmad Yar Khan, on August 11, 1947. However, on March 27, 1948, Pakistan forcefully occupied Balochistan.
“Since that day, our people have been resisting and fighting for freedom,” Rehan said.
“We have consistently emphasized that the Baloch national struggle must be represented with seriousness, truth, and dignity,” he said.
“Pakistani media and its so-called journalists merely echo the voice of the military establishment. They shamelessly peddle lies, sometimes even presenting video game footage as evidence of war, distorting reality in the process. This has created a toxic online environment, spreading confusion and anxiety,” the spokesman said.
“Regrettably, some sections of Indian media are beginning to mirror these tactics,” he added.
The Baloch leader pointed out that Pakistan was “built on falsehoods, and its reliance on deception continues”.
“But India is a land of deep historical and cultural roots. It is the birthplace of epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It does not befit Indian media to reduce itself to the level of Pakistani propaganda,” he said.
“Through this message, I respectfully urge Indian media outlets to avoid presenting unknown individuals as representatives of Balochistan. Engage with credible, relevant voices instead.
“Spreading false narratives not only leads to ridicule but also undermines the dignity of our cause. This is not support for the Baloch struggle—it is akin to handing a razor to a monkey,” Rehan said. (NVI)
Op Sindoor: India’s Strategic Victory in 2025 Conflict Signals a Doctrinal Shift
By Satish Mahaldar
New Delhi – In what is being hailed as a pivotal moment in India’s modern military history, the country’s swift and precise response to the April 20 terrorist attack in Pahalgam has redrawn strategic boundaries in South Asia.
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, marked a transformative chapter in India’s counterterrorism posture—one defined by preemptive action, technological superiority, and strategic restraint.
The conflict began with a gruesome assault on Hindu pilgrims near the Lidder River, where 26 civilians, including women and children, were killed by militants armed with AK-47s and U.S.-made M4 carbines. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. Indian intelligence swiftly linked the attack to handlers operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with support traced back to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
A Calculated Military Response
Operation Sindoor was designed with three clear objectives:
Eliminate terror camps and logistics hubs across the LoC.
Degrade the operational infrastructure of TRF and LeT.
Assert deterrence without triggering full-scale war.
Led by the Indian Air Force, the operation mobilized over 75 fighter jets including Rafales, Su-30MKIs, and Mirage 2000s. Strategic strikes targeted militant facilities in Balakot, Muzaffarabad, and Bhimber, using BrahMos cruise missiles and SPICE-2000 precision bombs.
Electronic warfare units jammed enemy radars using DRDO’s Samyukta systems, while Heron and Rustom drones provided real-time surveillance. The strikes showcased India’s evolving military doctrine—high-impact operations with minimal collateral damage and rapid disengagement.
Pakistan’s Response: Symbolic and Ineffective
Despite its layered Chinese-origin air defense systems—HQ-9/P, LY-80, and FM-90—Pakistan failed to intercept Indian strikes. Retaliatory efforts, including drone incursions and missile salvos in Jammu & Kashmir, were neutralized by India’s Akash and S-400 defense batteries.
India, meanwhile, struck deep into Pakistani air and logistics infrastructure, inflicting significant damage. Pakistan’s warnings of nuclear retaliation were countered by India’s reiteration of its No First Use (NFU) policy—while asserting its right to respond to “grave provocation.”
A Flashpoint With Nuclear Overtones
Think tanks like SIPRI and NTI warned of the global fallout from a potential nuclear escalation. Simulations show even a limited nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan could result in over a billion people facing food shortages due to atmospheric fallout.
Despite heightened fears, the situation de-escalated after Pakistan requested a ceasefire through backchannel contacts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a national address on May 12, confirmed that retaliation had only been “paused,” not ended.
Foreign Players: Cautious Moves and Quiet Partnerships
United States President Donald Trump claimed credit for halting the conflict, though Indian officials clarified that de-escalation was initiated by Islamabad. The U.S. maintained a tactically neutral stance, balancing deepening ties with New Delhi against its historical cooperation with Pakistan.
China, while officially silent, was suspected of aiding Pakistan in cyber defense and drone warfare. The landing of an Egyptian IL-76 military transport at a Pakistani base triggered concerns over nuclear logistics, suggesting deeper cooperation among Pakistan, China, and Egypt.
Turkey’s involvement was more direct—delivering 350 combat drones and deploying military advisers. Two Turkish operatives were killed in Indian airstrikes, signaling Ankara’s increasing military alignment with Islamabad.
Modi Doctrine: A New Security Posture
PM Modi’s speech reflected a resolute shift in Indian policy:
“Terror and talks, blood and water cannot flow together. We will take decisive action against terrorist bases—state-backed or otherwise.”
Operation Sindoor, Modi declared, is India’s new normal—a proactive, no-compromise policy on cross-border terrorism. He dismissed foreign claims of mediation and emphasized India’s independent decision-making in national security.
Public Unity and Symbolic Victory
The Indian public rallied around the armed forces. Hashtags like #SindoorStrike, #NewNormal, and #NoMoreTerror dominated online platforms. In several states, newborn girls were named “Sindoor”, symbolizing protection and patriotic pride.
Veterans praised the coordination between the IAF, cyber units, and special operations forces, while opposition parties voiced full support, signaling rare bipartisan unity on national defense.
Strategic Outcomes and Regional Implications
Operation Sindoor not only destroyed key terrorist infrastructure but also exposed vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s Chinese-built defense systems. Analysts noted Pakistan’s failures in:
Detecting stealth munitions.
Coordinating real-time airspace defense.
Preventing infrastructure breaches.
The conflict revealed cracks in South Asia’s nuclear deterrence model. With red lines increasingly blurred, the potential for accidental escalation or proxy manipulation by non-state actors remains dangerously high.
India’s decisive and disciplined conduct in the 2025 conflict has ushered in a new era in South Asian security. No longer constrained by fears of escalation, India has demonstrated the capacity to inflict damage swiftly, precisely, and unilaterally when provoked.
With Turkey, China, and Egypt coalescing around Pakistan, and India deepening its Indo-Pacific alignment, the region is entering a more polarized and precarious phase. The world cannot afford to be passive spectators.
Robust diplomacy, nuclear safeguards, and crisis-management protocols are urgently needed. Otherwise, the next provocation may escalate beyond control.
(Disclaimer: The author is a prominent Kashmiri Pandit activist and the views expressed in this column are his personal).
TTP claims killing of 19 Pakistani soldiers in multiple attacks
Peshawar: Under its ‘Operation Al-Khandaq’, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) tonight claimed to have killed at least 19 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others in 14 attacks since yesterday.
At 1:30 last night, an ambush was carried out on the army near Shamikhel Madrasa in the Khesoor area of Mirali district of North Waziristan province, in which 5 Pakistani army personnel were killed and three were injured.
Yesterday, a convoy of Pakistan army was attacked in Bara Shalubar district of Khyber province, in which a total of 7 personnel were killed and two were injured.
One pickup vehicle was completely destroyed while two vehicles were partially damaged, according to TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.
At around noon yesterday, a sniper attack was launched on military personnel near the Naseeb Haji Pump in Tirah Malik Din Khel area of Bara district of Khyber province while they were busy constructing a new post, he said.
Two personnel were killed and a vehicle was partially damaged, he added.
Giving details of operations carried out by the TTP since yesterday, its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said a sniper attack was carried out on the Army in the Zuni Khel area of Baka Khel district, Bannu province, in which there were reports of deaths and injuries.
Yesterday, a soldier was killed in a sniper attack at the Momikadam Shrawangai Gate in the Badar district of South Waziristan province, while a surveillance camera on a fort in the same area was also destroyed, he said.
Last night, the Army was attacked with light and heavy weapons including laser guns in the CPEC Canal Chowk area of Bakakhel district of Bannu province, in which there are reports of deaths and injuries, he said.
Today, the army was attacked in the Kunarai area of the Makin district of South Waziristan province, in which a surveillance camera was disabled, while casualties were also reported.
A sniper attack was also carried out at a guest house located in the Tirah Malik Din Khel area of the Bara district of Khyber province today, in which 2 military personnel were killed and one was injured, the spokesman said.
Today, a surveillance camera of the Army was disabled in the Mishti area of the Ladha district of South Waziristan province, he said.
A surveillance camera of the Army was also targeted in the Anakhel Kalai area of the Shaktoi district of South Waziristan province today.
Yesterday afternoon, a military fort in the Khoi Bhara area of Parwa district of DI Khan province was attacked with snipers and Kalashnikovs, etc., in which casualties were reported, he said
At 8:30 this morning, a post located in the “Chag Munzar Khel” area of the Data Khel district of North Waziristan province was attacked by GL, in which one military personnel was killed and two were injured.
Today, a fierce clash also took place between the Mujahideen and the FC near the Kundro FC post located in the Chora area of Jamrud district of Khyber province, in which casualties were reported, while the Taliban remained completely safe, Khorasani said
This afternoon, a heavy contingent of police tried to raid the Mujahideen at the Noor Talhun cemetery in the Miryan district of Bannu district, he said.
On information from the Taliban Intelligence Agency, the Mujahideen attacked them from both sides, in which several personnel including police constable Mohsin Khan were injured, while an armored vehicle was also damaged.
. On the information of TIA (Taliban Intelligence Agency), Royal Indian Army personnel (including military officers) were ambushed in Sirkai Manro Zangal area of Wara Mamond district of Bajaur province, in which two military personnel were killed while the military officers managed to escape via helicopters.
According to Taliban sources, this operation was carried out in revenge for the martyrdom of three Mujahideen who were martyred in Bajaur province a few days ago. (NVI)
