Multiple blasts were reportedly heard at the Noor Khan Air Base, a key installation of the Pakistan Air Force located in Rawalpindi — also home to the Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters.
Retaliatory Action by India After Cross-Border Strikes
According to initial reports, the explosions may be linked to a retaliatory strike by India following an earlier offensive by the Pakistan Army, which allegedly targeted Indian air bases and military installations.
Visual confirmation of the strike on Nur Khan Airbase, Rawalpindi, Multiple massive explosions heard.
Home to Pakistan’s C-130s, IL-78s, SIGINT aircraft, and more.
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Pakistan Army Confirms Attacks on Three Major Airbases
The Pakistan Army has confirmed that three of its airbases are currently under attack:
Noor Khan Air Base (Chaklala), Rawalpindi
PAF Rafiqui Air Base, Shorkot, Punjab
PAF Murid Air Base, Chakwal, Punjab
In a statement to Reuters, Pakistan’s Planning Minister expressed hope that India would now choose to de-escalate tensions and engage in dialogue and diplomacy.
He further emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that Pakistan would strongly regret any breach of the nuclear threshold.
(This is a Breaking News. More details are awaited.)