As of May 8, 2025, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, a series of precision military strikes targeting alleged terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK). These strikes were in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 Indian tourists .([The Times of Indian
In the aftermath of these strikes, multiple loud explosions were reported in Lahore, particularly near the Walton Airport in the Gopal Nagar and Naseerabad areas. Local authorities suspect these were caused by a drone, which was reportedly neutralized using jamming technology. Fortunately, no casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure have been reported in these incidents .
Additionally, Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority temporarily suspended flight operations at several airports, including Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot. Services at Lahore and Sialkot airports are expected to remain unavailable until 12 noon local time (07:00 GMT) . Pakistan has also declared a 48-hour shutdown of its airspace for all aviation activities, leading to significant disruptions in regional air travel .([The New Indian Express
In response to the Indian strikes, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened an emergency National Security Committee meeting and authorized the military to undertake corresponding actions against India . Cross-border shelling has been reported along the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in civilian casualties on both sides .([The Guardi
International leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, have expressed concern over the escalating situation and urged both nations to exercise restraint .
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