ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Asia

Pak FM calls emergency meeting after IAF air strikes in PoK

Islamabad [Pakistan] Feb 26 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday called summoned an emergency meeting at Islamabad's foreign office to discuss the situation in the wake of aerial strikes at major terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir by Indian Air Force. 

ANI Feb 26, 2019 10:42 IST googleads

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Islamabad [Pakistan] Feb 26 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting at the foreign office in Islamabad to discuss the situation Indian Air Force carried out aerial strikes at major terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. 
According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting is being attended by former foreign secretaries and senior ambassadors.
The air strike, in which 12 Mirage 2000 jets took part, was carried around 3:30 am, IAF sources told ANI. The jets dropped 1000 Kg bombs on terror camps across the LoC (Line of Control), completely destroying them, sources added. Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) control rooms were also destroyed in the strikes. 
The Indian action came 12 days after Pakistan-based JeM carried out a terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama in Kashmir, killing around 40 personnel and injuring five others.
The terror attack had led to nationwide outrage, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had vowed to punish those behind the attack.
Entire world community expressed solidarity with India after the deadly terror attack.
The US said it supports India's "Right to self-defence" in the back of the attack. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Asia

"India harnessed digital tools to expand...": MEA Secy (West)

George highlighted how digital tools and AI empower 1.4 billion Indians.

Read More
Asia

India consistently supported Maldives in crisis: Mohamed Nasheed

India consistently supported Maldives in crisis: Mohamed Nasheed

He highlighted India's role as a "first responder" for the Maldives, emphasising that India's support during critical periods has been fundamental to the stability and security of the island nation.

Read More
Asia

MoCA closely monitoring air travel situation in West Asia

MoCA closely monitoring air travel situation in West Asia

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly conduct of flight operations.

Read More
Pacific

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Chile President's inauguration

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh attends Chile President's inauguration

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, visited Chile from March 10-12 and represented the Government of India at the inauguration ceremony of the new President of Chile, HE Jose Antonio Kast Rist.

Read More
Asia

India rushes to safeguard 9,000 nationals in Iran

India rushes to safeguard 9,000 nationals in Iran

India on Thursday highlighted a high-level diplomatic push to protect Indian interests, emphasising the twin priorities of citizen safety and the stability of energy supply chains.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.