- 48s ago(05:50 GMT)
US mission to Pakistan restricts all diplomatic personnel movement
The US Mission to Pakistan has “restricted all personnel movements” in light of recent attacks by Pakistan and India, adding that it will reassess the situation “this afternoon”.
“The US Department of State continues to remind US citizens of its standing ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory against all travel to areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict,” the State Department said in a post on X.
“If US citizens find themselves in an area of active conflict, they should leave if it is safe to do so. If they cannot leave safely, they should shelter in place,” it added.
- 10m ago(05:40 GMT)
What are Pakistan’s Fateh missiles?
There have been reports that Pakistan has deployed its Fateh missiles during its military operation against India.
Pakistan’s advanced Fateh has two variants known as Fateh-1 and Fateh-2.
According to military experts, the Fateh-1 version is a short-range missile capable of striking targets up to 140km [87 miles] away. The Fateh-2 version is described as “more advanced” and can reach up to 400km [248 miles], according to reports.
Both variants are said to be surface-to-surface missiles.
The word Fateh roughly translates to “conqueror” or “victor” in Arabic.
Pakistan-made surface-to-surface missiles Fatah-I and launcher are displayed during a military parade to mark Pakistan National Day in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 23, 2024 [AP] Advertisement - 20m ago(05:30 GMT)
‘Situation is difficult’ but no ground forces mobilised yet: Analyst
Vivek Katju, a former Indian diplomat and columnist, spoke to Al Jazeera earlier, saying that for “much too long”, India had been patient with Pakistan. Now it had decided to take action amid an “unacceptable terrorist attack”.
The deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22 was such an attack, he said.
“I will get concerned if ground troops start getting mobilised. Neither country has done that,” Katju said.
“If you go back in history, in 2002 the Indian army was mobilised after the parliament was attacked. And that was a very close thing. But still no hostilities, no ground activities ensued,” he said.
“At the moment, as I said, yes, it’s a difficult situation but clearly the Pakistanis are using the old narrative that terrorism is fine – we practise it – but India should not respond. It should just absorb. That will not happen any more,” he added.
Pakistan has denied involvement in the April 22 attack and called for an independent investigation.
- 30m ago(05:20 GMT)
US Secretary of State Rubio urges de-escalation in call with Pakistan Army chief: Spokesperson
In a statement, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had spoken with Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to discuss the latest situation in the region.
“He continued to urge both parties to find ways to de-escalate and offered US assistance in starting constructive talks in order to avoid future conflicts,” Bruce said.
- 40m ago(05:10 GMT)
Pakistan Army claims Indian counterparts hit by cyberattack
Pakistan’s army has claimed a cyberattack caused disruption to the Indian military’s capabilities, including satellites.
The military claims to have “successfully jammed” Indian military satellites, including navigation and communication satellites, security sources said.
The cyberattack is also said to have targeted Indian government email servers and portals.
The Indian government has yet to comment on the claims.
- 50m ago(05:00 GMT)
If you’re just joining us
Here’s what you need to know:
- Pakistan’s military has launched operation “Bunyan Marsoos”, roughly translated as “Wall of Lead,” carrying out what it described as retaliatory strikes against military sites in India and Indian-administered Kashmir.
- Targets were said by Pakistan to include an airbase in the Indian city of Udhampur and an airfield in Pathankot, while a BrahMos missile’s storage site in Beas in India’s Punjab province was also targeted, according to Pakistan’s military.
- Indian media are reporting that Pakistani shelling targeting Rajouri, Poonch and Jammu districts in Indian-administered Kashmir killed at least five people, including a district commissioner and a two-year-old child.
- Pakistan’s state-run outlet PTV has claimed that India’s power grid was hit by a cyberattack launched as part of Bunyan Marsoos.
- Pakistan’s military has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of the National Command Authority, the top civilian and military body which takes decisions related to the country’s nuclear arsenal.
- India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across the country’s north and west for all civil flight operations due to the attacks.
- The Group of Seven (G7) major countries urged restraint from both India and Pakistan and called on them to engage in direct dialogue.
- 1h ago(04:50 GMT)
Could India, Pakistan use nuclear weapons? Here’s what their doctrines say
As India and Pakistan escalate shelling and missile attacks, an all-out war between the two sides would be the first ever between nuclear-armed nations.
What are the nuclear arsenals of India and Pakistan like?
And when – according to their nuclear doctrines – could they use nuclear weapons?
Click here for a closer look at their arsenals and the policies that govern their use.
- 1h ago(04:40 GMT)
Indian army denounces ‘blatant escalation’ in Pakistan’s deployment of drones
In a statement posted on X, India’s military said it detected “multiple enemy armed drones” flying over the Khasa Cantt military base in the Indian city of Amritsar early on Saturday.
“The hostile drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units,” the statement said.
“Pakistan’s blatant attempt to violate India’s sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable,” it added.
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