Wed May 07 03:10:32 UTC 2025: ## India Launches Missile Strikes on Pakistan, Sparking International Crisis

**Islamabad, Pakistan – May 7, 2025** – Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply today following Indian missile strikes targeting what India claims were terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Punjab province. Pakistan has condemned the attacks as an “act of war,” vowing a strong response.

The Indian Army confirmed the strikes, stating they were retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in India, which killed 26 people. The strikes reportedly hit multiple locations, including mosques.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the strikes, asserting Pakistan’s right to retaliate. He convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Council and Pakistan closed its airspace for 48 hours. Pakistani officials reported casualties, including civilian deaths and injuries, citing damage to mosques and residential areas. The exact number of casualties remains disputed. Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, indicated a dual kinetic and diplomatic response is underway.

Pakistan’s military spokesman, Lt. Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, provided details of the alleged impacts, claiming civilian sites were targeted, including mosques. He stated that at least eight people were killed and 35 injured. India has not yet commented on the Pakistani casualty reports.

The incident follows a period of heightened tensions between the two nations, marked by the severing of diplomatic ties and the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India after the Pahalgam attack. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, concerned about the potential for further escalation and regional instability. The differing accounts of the targets and casualties highlight the deep mistrust and conflicting narratives surrounding the event.

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