Pakistan Strikes Back – Kashmir Conflict Escalates (LIVE)

Q: What areas were hit by Pakistani forces?

Pakistan shelled Indian positions in Poonch, Rajouri, and parts of north Kashmir. Reports confirm both military and civilian zones were affected.

Published: May 7, 2025 – 7:55 PM PKT

Pakistan has launched retaliatory strikes on Indian military positions following the recent missile attacks by India that killed at least 26 people. The escalation follows India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted what it called “terror hubs” in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Latest Reports: Pakistan confirms targeted artillery shelling in Poonch and Rajouri. India confirms 10 deaths, including civilians. Airspaces closed in Punjab and Kashmir regions.

What We Know So Far

Pakistan says Indian airstrikes killed 26 civilians and vows "measured" retaliation.
Fresh exchange of artillery fire reported in Jammu and Kashmir’s border districts.
India confirms 10 deaths in Pakistani shelling, including 2 military personnel.
BBC and Sky News report rising civilian casualties on both sides.
UN urges both nations to exercise restraint as situation nears full-scale war.

Pakistan’s Response

The Pakistani government has condemned India’s actions as an "unprovoked act of war" and vowed retaliation. According to official sources, strikes were carried out in direct response to what Pakistan calls "civilian-targeted aggression."

Pakistan’s DG ISPR stated that its forces have "only targeted Indian military infrastructure" and that any escalation will be met with "full force." Emergency alerts have been issued in major cities including Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Muzaffarabad.

Social Media Reactions

@MajGenAsifGhafoor: “India must be held accountable. We retaliated in defense. Civilians must be protected.”
@RajeevSardesai: “Ten killed in Indian border villages. Kashmir at boiling point. Peace feels distant.”
@AlJazeeraLive: “India and Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir. Death toll rising. Situation fluid.”

FAQs – Pakistan Strikes Back (May 7, 2025)

Why did Pakistan launch strikes on India?

Pakistan responded to Indian missile attacks that it says killed 26 civilians in PoK. It views India’s Operation Sindoor as an act of war.

What areas were hit by Pakistani forces?

Pakistan shelled Indian positions in Poonch, Rajouri, and parts of north Kashmir. Reports confirm both military and civilian zones were affected.

Has India responded?

India has confirmed damage and deaths from Pakistan’s strikes. No new offensive has been announced yet, but military movement is high near the border.

Is war now inevitable?

While both sides deny wanting war, continued attacks and deaths are rapidly pushing the region toward open conflict.

To understand how this escalation began, read our earlier report on India’s retaliation after the Pahalgam Massacre.