“Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos has been a great example of the coming together of all elements of national power,” he said. “With the overwhelming support of the Pakistani public, we effectively countered a direct threat to our national sovereignty, integrity, and our great motherland,” he added.
Lt Gen Chaudhry reiterated that the Pakistan Armed Forces had made three clear commitments at the outset of the conflict: “We will give a befitting response to Indian aggression. That response will come at a time, place, and through methods of our own choosing. And when we hit back, the entire world will know—it won’t be something you’ll need the Indian media to tell you.”
He stressed that these were not just statements of intent but objectives that were fully realised. “That’s what we promised. We promised and delivered.”
He presented an overview of 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos' launched in retaliation to what he called “dastardly attacks” carried out by Indian forces on the night of May 6 and 7, providing a comprehensive account of Pakistan’s military response to what he described as “unprovoked Indian aggression.”
“These attacks led to the tragic loss of innocent civilian lives, including women, children, and the elderly,” he said. “Pakistan had vowed justice and retribution for the reprehensible Indian military aggression and brutal killing of our civilians,” he added.
Highlighting the military response, the DG ISPR informed that Pakistan’s armed forces targeted 26 military installations inside India that were allegedly involved in attacks on Pakistani civilians and infrastructure.
“These included Indian Air Force and Army installations at Suratgarh, Sirsa, Adampur, Bhuj, Naliya, Bathinda, Barnala, Harwara, Avantipur, Srinagar, Jammu, Mamoon, Ambala, Udhampur, and Pathankot — all of which sustained significant damage,” he stated. He added that missile facilities used to launch BrahMos missiles into Pakistani territory were also neutralised.
Describing Pakistan’s response as a “textbook demonstration” of joint military operations, he stressed the integration of all three military branches and advanced technologies. “It was enabled by real-time situational awareness, network-centric warfare capabilities, and seamless multi-domain operations,” he said.
He further highlighted the use of a wide array of modern weaponry including precision-guided long-range Fatah missiles (F1 and F2), air-launched precision munitions, long-range loitering munitions, and advanced artillery systems.
Reinforcing Pakistan’s conduct during the operation, the military spokesperson strongly affirmed that the armed forces did not target civilian populations. “We will never target civilians,” he said. “Our religion, culture, and professionalism don’t allow us to do so.” He added, “Even from Indian statements, did you find that Pakistan attacked anything other than military targets? No.”
The DG ISPR further stated that Pakistan’s military retaliation was not only proportionate and deliberate but also designed to uphold the country’s strategic deterrence posture. “No one should have any doubt,” he warned, “that whenever our sovereignty is threatened and our territorial integrity violated, the response will be comprehensive, retributive, and decisive,” he stressed.
He revealed new aspects of the Pakistan’s military strategy during 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos' against India, highlighting the country’s use of drones, cyber capabilities, and simultaneous counterterrorism operations.
The briefing underscored the increasing technological sophistication of Pakistan’s military and its preparedness to engage across multiple domains in response to evolving regional threats. “India deployed drones not just for surveillance but to intimidate civilians by spreading fear,” he said.
In response, he stated, Pakistan demonstrated its own advanced drone capabilities. “Throughout 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos', dozens of Pakistani armed drones flew over major Indian cities and high-value political and government sites, including the capital, New Delhi,” he revealed.
He said this maneuver was a deliberate show of strength. “From occupied Kashmir to Gujarat, we made it clear that Pakistan possesses lethal, long-range, unmanned capabilities, underscoring the futility of trying to dominate this domain.”
The DG ISPR further disclosed that Pakistan launched a “comprehensive and effective cyber-offensive” that temporarily disrupted and degraded critical Indian infrastructure and communication networks. These systems, he said, were actively supporting India’s military operations during the conflict.
“Let me tell you, the Pakistan Armed Forces possess an adequate suite of highly sophisticated, niche military technologies. What we used in this conflict was only a fraction of our capabilities—many remain undisclosed, reserved for future contingencies,” he stated
Despite the show of force, Lt Gen Chaudhry insisted that Pakistan’s actions were measured. “Compared to India’s relentless provocations, our response has been precise, proportionate, and remarkably restrained,” he said. He said that Pakistan avoided civilian casualties and strictly targeted entities directly linked to hostile military actions against Pakistan.
During the press briefing, he also highlighted a concurrent surge in militant violence across Pakistan. “As our forces engaged on the eastern front, we witnessed an abnormal and immediate spike in India-sponsored terrorism within our borders,” he said. “This clearly vindicates Pakistan’s long-standing position that India is actively involved in fomenting terrorism here.”
Despite these challenges, he asserted that Pakistan’s military maintained operational effectiveness on both fronts. “Alongside 'Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos', our forces continued uninterrupted counterterrorism operations in the western region, ensuring national security on all fronts.”
Paying tribute to those who lost their lives, Lt Gen Chaudhry offered prayers for the swift recovery of the wounded and commended the efforts of Pakistan’s armed forces. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every officer, soldier, airman and sailor of the Armed Forces of Pakistan who made this battlefield success possible through their courage, professionalism and sacrifice,” he said.
He praised the resilience of the Pakistani people during the crisis, saying, “The moral strength, unity, and prayers of the nation were a force multiplier for our armed forces.”
In particular, he applauded the youth of Pakistan, whom he described as the “frontline soldiers” in the information and cyber domains, countering misinformation and defending national interests online. He also thanked the Pakistani media for acting as a “steel wall” against hostile narratives.
Acknowledging the role of civilian leadership, he commended the country’s politicians for their support and praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for making “destiny-changing decisions” during the conflict.
Earlier on Saturday, India carried out airstrikes on three Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases — Nur Khan, Murid, and Shorkot. In response, Pakistan launched a retaliatory military operation named ‘Bunyan-un-Marsoos’ against the Indian aggression. Following the intervention of US President Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed states, a ceasefire was reached.
