President Donald Trump of the U.S. lamented the mounting tensions between India and Pakistan, referring to the situation as a shame. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reached out to top officials of the nuclear-armed adversaries after India launched attacks on several sites within Pakistan and in territory controlled by Pakistan in Kashmir.
India serves as a vital partner for the United States as it works to offset China’s increasing power. Despite the reduced strategic role of Pakistan following the American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the country continues to be an ally.
According to security sources, Pakistan has launched a retaliatory strike, firing missiles at several locations across India in a dramatic escalation of tensions. It is reported that Pakistan successfully shot down two Indian fighter jets, while asserting confidently that all Pakistani aircraft remain unharmed.
In the city of Bahawalpur, a missile attack allegedly targeted a religious seminary, leading to a dire situation where 14 injured individuals have been urgently transferred to Bahawal Victoria Hospital for medical care.
In a declaration charged with intensity, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) delivered a dire warning to India in light of a purported missile strike on Pakistani soil, ominously stating, “India’s fleeting happiness will transform into everlasting sorrow.”