Zardari: Suggested to Search Shelter Throughout Operation Sindoor

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has revealed that he was suggested to “conceal in a bunker” when India launched Operation Sindoor in Might this 12 months.

Mr. Zardari made the revelation whereas talking at an occasion in Larkana, Sindh province, to mark the 18th dying anniversary of his spouse and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated in a gun and bomb assault in Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007.

“My MS (Navy Secretary) got here to me and mentioned, ‘Sir, the conflict has began. I had truly advised him 4 days earlier {that a} conflict was going to occur.’ He mentioned, ‘Sir, let’s go to a bunker (being a protected place)’… I mentioned, ‘If martyrdom is to come back, it’s going to come right here. Leaders do not die in bunkers. They die on the battlefield. They do not die sitting in bunkers,’” he mentioned on Saturday (December 27, 2025).

India launched Operation Sindoor on Might 7, concentrating on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam assault that killed 26 civilians. The strikes triggered 4 days of intense clashes between the 2 international locations and ended with an understanding to cease the navy actions on Might 10.

“Pakistan needs peace however stays absolutely ready to defend itself,” Mr. Zardari mentioned, whereas making claims about what he known as Pakistan’s “decisive stance” throughout the four-day battle.

President Zardari additionally praised Military chief Asim Munir for what he known as a “befitting reply to India” within the armed battle in Might.

The Pakistan Peoples Get together (PPP) prime chief claimed that the worldwide group is now acknowledging Pakistan’s stance and even U.S. President Donald Trump had praised Mr. Munir.

He additionally claimed that it was PPP that made Munir the Discipline Marshal. “We, the PPP, made Gen Munir Discipline Marshal,” he mentioned.

Mr. Zardari’s son and PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari additionally spoke on the event.

Pak’s Deputy PM says Nur Khan airbase was attacked in Might

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has admitted that India attacked its Nur Khan airbase within the early hours of Might 10, in presumably a first-time admission eight months after the four-day armed battle between the 2 international locations.

Mr. Dar additionally mentioned that Islamabad didn’t request mediation between Pakistan and India throughout the Might battle, however claimed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi International Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed a need to talk with New Delhi.

India launched Operation Sindoor on Might 7, concentrating on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam assault that killed 26 civilians.

The strikes triggered 4 days of intense clashes between the 2 international locations and ended with an understanding to cease the navy actions on Might 10.

“As many as 79 of 80 drones despatched by India had been intercepted inside 36 hours. India then made the error of attacking the Nur Khan Airbase within the early hours of Might 10, prompting Pakistan’s retaliatory operation,” Dar, who can be the overseas minister, mentioned whereas outlining Pakistan’s diplomatic engagements in 2025.

Mr. Dar mentioned that on Might 10, US Secretary of State Rubio known as him at round 8.17 am, through which he conveyed that India was prepared for a ceasefire and requested whether or not Pakistan would agree. “I mentioned we by no means wished to go to conflict,” Dar added.

He additional mentioned Saudi International Minister Prince Faisal later contacted him looking for permission to talk with India and “subsequently confirmed {that a} ceasefire had been agreed.” Dar additionally claimed that Pakistan shot down seven Indian jets throughout the Might 7 air battle, with out offering any proof in assist of his claims.

The Minister reiterated Pakistan’s place that lasting peace within the area is linked to a decision of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.