Security sources reported that Pakistan’s military conducted extensive exercises on May 2, 2025, showcasing combat readiness and advanced weaponry in response to escalating tensions with India.
The live-fire drills, involving multiple units, followed Pakistan’s retaliatory strike on May 1, which destroyed an Indian checkpost in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir after alleged unprovoked small-arms fire across the Line of Control in the Kiani and Mandal sectors. Sources claimed that the strikes neutralised positions, including the Chakputra post, though India has not confirmed these reports.
The Pakistan 🇵🇰 Army’s military exercises are ongoing, aimed at strengthening national defense preparations. These exercises are being conducted in the areas of Sialkot, Narowal, Zafarwal, and Shakargarh along the Pakistan-India border to enhance the operational capabilities of… pic.twitter.com/hs6aJr6rFU
— Defense Intelligence (@DI313_) April 30, 2025Tensions surged after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 tourists and prompted India to blame Pakistan without evidence, suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, cancel Pakistani visas, and close the Wagah-Attari border.
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Pakistan denied involvement, offered a transparent investigation, and reciprocated by expelling Indian diplomats, suspending Indian visas (except for Sikh pilgrims), and threatening to suspend the Simla Agreement.
#Pakistan #India tension: Pakistan Army's war exercises are underway in full swing “in view of the war strategy, modern weapons are being demonstrated in the exercises,” security sources said Thursday. The sources told the media “Officers and soldiers are showing their… pic.twitter.com/RHOWryH4oe
— Tahir Khan (@taahir_khan) May 1, 2025Military sources emphasised Pakistan’s preparedness to counter any aggression firmly.
❗️Pakistan Begins Major WAR DRILLS Near Frontier with India
The military exercises are reportedly taking place in Sialkot, Narowal, Zafarwal, and Shakargarh – training the deployment of tanks & heavy artillery for operational readiness. pic.twitter.com/AXldKqHN0B
— RT_India (@RT_India_news) April 30, 2025
