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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India attacked Nur Khan airbase in Operation Sindoor | Video

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India attacked Nur Khan airbase in Operation Sindoor | Video

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India attacks Pakistan: In 2012, the Nur Khan airbase was officially renamed PAF Base Nur Khan in honour of Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan, who not only served as its 1st base commander but also held distinction of being the second Pakistani Chief of Air Staff. Islamabad: The ‘Operation Sindoor’ of India has reverberated through Pakistan’s military circles, showcasing the unparalleled precision and strategic military acumen of the Indian armed forces. The magnitude of the operation took Pakistan’s leadership by surprise, that even the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, acknowledged that the Nur Khan airbase was attacked by India. On the intervening night of May 9 and May 10 at around 2:30 am, Pakistan PM Sharif was awakened by General Asim Munir, who informed him of the extensive air strikes deep within Pakistani territory. Pakistani Prime Minister said, “On the night of the 9th/10th, General Asim Munir called me at 2:30 am to inform me that India had bombed several of our airbases, including Nur Khan airbase.” Amit Malviya focuses on efficiency of ‘Operation Sindoor’ …

‘Go For The Kill’: IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh Led Nur Khan Blitz, Tore Through Pakistan’s Air Defences

‘Go For The Kill’: IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh Led Nur Khan Blitz, Tore Through Pakistan’s Air Defences

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Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 21:08 IST IAF Chief Singh’s leadership and strategic brilliance were pivotal in the success of the operation, which crippled several Pakistan Air Force bases. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh before a sortie ahead of the Aero India 2025, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. (IMAGE: PTI FILE) “We should go for the kill,” Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh told his team as India prepared for its audacious strike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase, sources speaking to News18 said. Backed by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Singh handpicked elite pilots, shaped the rules of engagement and gave the Indian Air Force its clearest war signal in years. The result: an admission of damage from the enemy itself. Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt General Ahmed Sharif confirmed on national television that Indian missiles struck key military targets, including Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, Murid base in Chakwal and Rafiqui base in Punjab’s Jhang district. Satellite imagery released by a Chinese satellite firm (MIZAZVISION) showed the …

Indian Air Force releases video of successful strike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase | Watch

Indian Air Force releases video of successful strike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase | Watch

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Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam attack in which 25 tourists and a local guide were killed in cold blood by terrorists on April 22. New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday released a video footage showcasing the destruction of Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi. These visuals confirm the precision of India’s strikes during Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory mission launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Watch video here Air Marshal A K Bharti (Director General Air Operations), Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai (Director General Military Operations), and Vice Admiral AN Pramod (Director General Naval Operations) jointly addressed the press on “Operation Sindoor” for second consecutive day.  Nur Khan Chaklala airbase Pakistan Air Force’s Nur Khan Base, formerly known as RAF Station Chaklala, is situated in Chaklala, a suburb of Rawalpindi in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The airbase was originally developed by the British Royal Air Force during the colonial era and played an active role during the Second World War. Parachute training operations were conducted here for Allied troops. In …

India destroys 6 Pakistan airbases including Nur Khan Chaklala and Murid with missiles, drones

India destroys 6 Pakistan airbases including Nur Khan Chaklala and Murid with missiles, drones

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India had earlier carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following the Pahalgam terror attack, which was the first act of escalation by Pakistan. New Delhi: Addressing the special briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ and India-Pakistan military conflict on Saturday (May 10), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi informed that India destroyed around six airbases of Pakistan. The targeted airbases include- Murid Airbase, Rafiqui Airbase, Nur Khan (Chaklala) Airbase, Rahimyar, Sukkur (Bholari) and Chunian Airbase. India destroyed six airbases in Pakistan with high-speed missiles Six airbases in Pakistan were hit by Indian strikes in the early hours of Saturday as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India on Saturday. Intermittent firing is still going on at several places along the Line of Control (LoC).  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “I have said that, on numerous earlier occasions, it is Pakistani action that have constituted provocation and escalation. In response, India has defended and reacted in a responsible …

Explosions Heard At 3 Pakistan Air Bases Including Nur Khan: Reports

Explosions Heard At 3 Pakistan Air Bases Including Nur Khan: Reports

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New Delhi: Powerful explosions were reported early Saturday across multiple Pakistani air bases, including a critical installation near the capital Islamabad, prompting the Pakistani government to shut down the country’s airspace to all civilian and commercial traffic. The Pakistani military has claimed that the blasts occurred at three air force installations, including the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, a key site less than 10 kilometres from Islamabad and adjacent to the country’s military headquarters. READ | 6 Explosions Heard During NDTV Live Report In Srinagar Multiple videos circulating on Pakistani media and social media purportedly show the Nur Khan Air Base on fire following a huge explosion. NDTV could not independently verify these videos. Eyewitnesses described loud, successive blasts followed by a flurry of military activity on the ground. The Nur Khan facility, formerly known as Chaklala Air Base, is one of Pakistan’s most sensitive military compounds, housing both air force operations and VIP transport units. According to the Pakistani military, besides the Nur Khan air base, the Murid air base in Chakwal city …