Pakistan’s airspace to remain closed till this date

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for all flights until 12 noon on May 11, 2025, due to growing tensions with India, according to GTV News.

The airspace was originally set to reopen on May 10, but authorities decided to extend the ban to ensure the country’s national security.

Military Operation ‘Bunyan Marsoos’ Launched

Pakistan recently launched a major military operation called Bunyan Marsoos, or Iron Wall, targeting several important military sites in India.

According to security sources, seven Indian locations were attacked. These include:

• Pathankot air base

• Udhampur air base

• Gujarat air base

• Rajasthan air base

• BrahMos missile storage site

This was Pakistan’s response to Indian missile strikes that hit multiple locations inside Pakistan earlier.

India Fired Missiles First, Says ISPR

On Friday night, India launched air-to-ground missiles at three airbases in Pakistan, but no damage was reported.

Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, confirmed in a press conference that:

• India targeted the Nur Khan base in Rawalpindi

• Murid base in Chakwal

• Shorkot air base

“All Pakistan Air Force (PAF) assets are safe by the grace of Allah,” he said.

Pakistan Warns of Strong Response

The military spokesman warned India to prepare for a strong reply. “Just wait for our response,” he said.

He also accused India of firing missiles and drones into Afghanistan, and blamed India for pushing the region toward more instability.

“We will not be scared. We will respond with full force,” he added.

Meaning Behind ‘Operation Bunyan Marsoos’

The name of the military operation, Bunyan Marsoos, comes from an Arabic verse in the Quran. It means “a structure firmly joined together.”

The phrase is found in Surah Al-Saff (61:4) and refers to those who fight together in Allah’s cause like a solid wall.