Internal unrest in Balochistan, BLA claims control over Quetta

SRINAGAR: Reports indicate internal unrest in Pakistan's Balochistan region, where the Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed control over the capital city, Quetta. Coming in the wake of the Indian offensive, the BLA's action has dealt Pakistan a second major setback.

It is now reported that India has fired missiles into Karachi port using INS Vikrant. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been moved from his official residence to a safe location after a bomb blast was reported near his residence in Islamabad.

As per new reports, India took a Pakistani pilot into custody from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. Pakistan fired dozens of drones into civilian territories of Jammu and Kashmir aggravating the already worsened tensions between the two neighbouring nations. Reports are now emerging that a major airstrike is underway on the border.

Pakistan carried out airstrikes targeting Indian military installations, but all moves were effectively intercepted. Even though there was a Pakistani drone attack targeting Jammu airport, the Indian army effectively repelled all of them.

It was Pakistan’s Swarm drones that eased past into Jammu and Kashmir territory on Thursday night creating panic among scores of civilians living in the region.

• Kashmir and Punjab were targeted by Pak forces.
• India shot down over 50 Pakistani drones and eight missiles.
• Widespread shelling in border areas of Jammu.
• Complete blackout on Jammu and Punjab border.
• Pathankot and Samba are also under attack from Pakistan drones.
• India retaliates: India launches missile strikes on Islamabad and Lahore, series of massive blasts in Lahore.
• America stands with India: America confirmed its allegiance with India in the fight against terrorism.
• Doval - Modi meeting: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• India confirms no casualties in Pakistan's attempted airstrike.
• US Secretary of State spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
• Defence Minister is holding an emergency meeting in New Delhi. The meeting is with the army chiefs.
• Internet has been cut off in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Military sources say Pakistan is using substandard weapons.
• Sirens are blaring in several border towns
• IPL match in Dharamsala was cancelled, and stadium lights were switched off.