8 Pakistanis martyred, 35 injured in Indian strikes: DG ISPR

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated further in the early hours of Wednesday as Indian missile strikes targeted several cities in Punjab and Azad Kashmir. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the attacks killed at least eight Pakistanis and injured 35 others.

India launched 24 missile strikes on six separate locations, all of which struck civilian areas, the DG ISPR confirmed. Many of the targeted sites included mosques and surrounding residential buildings, raising serious humanitarian concerns.

In response, the Pakistan armed forces launched immediate and forceful retaliatory strikes. Security sources revealed that Pakistani forces shot down three Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, destroyed a drone, and obliterated an Indian brigade headquarters. Additionally, a precision strike by Pakistani forces eliminated an enemy post in the Dhundial sector along the Line of Control (LoC).

These latest strikes come on the heels of a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where 26 tourists were killed in Pahalgam. While India blames Pakistan-based elements for the incident, Islamabad has rejected the accusations and warned against using the tragedy to justify cross-border aggression.

Lt Gen Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan’s armed forces are delivering a “befitting response” to Indian hostility. Security officials further stated that both the Pakistan Air Force and Army are actively engaging in a “strong and decisive” counter-offensive to neutralize ongoing threats.

As the situation unfolds, both sides remain on high alert. Regional and global actors are urging restraint to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

UPDATE

ISLAMABAD: Amid heightened security concerns, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration has announced that all public and private schools and colleges will remain closed today, Wednesday, May 7.

The decision, issued by the Office of the District Magistrate, aims to ensure the safety of students and staff across the federal capital.