India’s ballistic missiles hit Nur Khan Air Base, confirms Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that India launched missile strikes on Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi and other locations during the recent military conflict. Speaking at an official event at the Pakistan Monument on Friday, Sharif revealed that Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir informed him about the attacks via a secure line at 2:30 am on May 10.
"At around 2:30 am on May 10, General Syed Asim Munir called me on a secure line and informed me that India’s ballistic missiles had struck Nur Khan Air Base and several other areas," Sharif said during his address.
This statement marks the first public acknowledgment from Pakistan’s leadership of the Indian strikes, which reportedly inflicted heavy damage on key military infrastructure.
Sharif also noted that the Pakistan Air Force employed domestically developed technology and Chinese fighter jets in its response to India's Operation Sindoor. He claimed that Pakistan’s retaliation was so effective that India was compelled to seek a ceasefire. “General Munir told me India is asking for a ceasefire. This is a victory for Pakistan,” Sharif asserted, recalling a conversation with the army chief while he was swimming on the morning of May 10.
India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of May 6–7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 people. The operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, killing over 100 militants from groups including Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Following Pakistan’s retaliatory cross-border shelling and drone attacks, India launched coordinated strikes damaging radar systems, communication networks, and airfields across 11 Pakistani air bases.
Nur Khan Air Base, located in Chakala near Islamabad, is one of Pakistan’s strategic military sites, housing VIP transport operations and critical logistical infrastructure.
On May 10, both nations reached an understanding to cease hostilities. In his address on May 12, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that talks with Pakistan would only proceed on issues of terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, while warning against any form of “nuclear blackmail.”
"India hit Nur Khan airbase" admits Shehbaz Sharif
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
