These successful strikes, particularly on Rahim Yar Khan and Sargodha, appear to have been the final nail in the coffin, forcing Pakistan to halt its dangerous and escalatory posture.

It appears that the successful strikes by India on important military bases like Rahim Yar Khan and Sarghoda was perhaps the final nail in the coffin for Pakistan to stop its dangerous and escalatory behaviour.

As India targetted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Western response has largely centred on calls for de-escalation—failing, yet again, to distinguish between a democracy fighting terror and a state nurturing it.

"India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so."

Accroding to reports two of the artillery rockets intercepted were on a trajectory to hit the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

“Reportedly, 12 people in Poonch proper have died—five from the Sikh community and the rest Muslim."

Australians are being urged to avoid travel to both countries unless absolutely necessary, as the volatile situation continues to unfold.

Operation’s targets were selected exclusively on credible intelligence to dismantle the infrastructure of JeM and LeT leaders who planned cross-border attacks.

It is reported that Tahira Shaheen was driving without a valid Australian licence when she struck the child and fled the scene.

This suspension of the Simla Agreement, framed as retaliation, likely stems from immediate frustration rather than coherent strategic calculus.