The number of personnel martyred during India’s cross-border attacks on Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Pakistani territory during the recent military confrontation has risen to 13, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
“Indian Armed Forces’ blatant and cowardly aggression, launched on the night of May 6–7, 2025, targeted innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly,” the ISPR stated, referring to Indian unprovoked aggression.
“While defending the motherland with exemplary courage and unwavering resolve, two more valiant sons of the soil, who had been hospitalised, embraced shahadat today. This brings the total number of martyred personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces to 13, while 78 have sustained injuries in the line of duty,” the military’s media wing added.
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The ISPR continued, stating, “The martyred heroes are Havaldar Muhammad Naveed Shaheed of the Pakistan Army and Senior Technician Muhammad Ayaz Shaheed of the Pakistan Air Force.”
While paying tribute to the brave martyrs and extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the military concluded: ‘Their noble sacrifice stands as a timeless testament to their courage, devotion to duty, and unshakeable patriotism. Their sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s collective memory, inspiring generations to come.”
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people. India blamed Pakistan-based elements for the assault but provided no evidence. Islamabad strongly denied the allegations.
On April 23, India closed the Wagah border crossing, revoked Pakistani visas, and announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Pakistan condemned the move as an “act of war” and responded by sealing the Wagah border from its side.
The confrontation then erupted on May 6–7 as India launched its attack against Pakistan, which spiraled into the gravest military clash between the neighbors in decades.
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Pakistan condemned the attack and in retaliaton, the Pakistan Air Force achieved a historic BVR (Beyond Visual Range) combat victory, downing five Indian fighter jets—three Rafales, one SU-30, and one MiG-29—without incurring any losses. Officials declared the outcome a “100–0” score in Pakistan’s favour.
Despite repeated warnings from the Pakistani government, India, fueled by its media’s war-driven rhetoric, continued provocative actions, including frequent drone incursions, which ultimately prompted Pakistan to retaliate.
On the night of 9–10 May, Pakistan initiated retaliatory action in response to Indian aggression in the early hours of Saturday, officially naming the operation “Bunyaan-un-Marsoos”.
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In what were described as decisive actions against Indian aggression, Pakistan reported it had targeted 26 military sites inside India with security sources adding that several Indian brigade and battalion headquarters were also destroyed along the Line of Control (LoC).
Following diplomatic intervention led by Washington, both sides agreed to halt military activity across land, air, and sea. However, hours after the truce, fresh skirmishes were reported along both sides of the LoC.
