Operation Sindoor: Pak Minister Claims, ‘No Terrorist Training Camps In Pakistan’; News Anchor Fact-Checks Him On Live TV (VIDEO) | X (@ItsShubhangi)
Islamabad: During a live TV interview, Pakistan’s Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar found himself challenged when Sky News anchor Yalda Hakim fact-checked his claim that Pakistan has no terrorist training camps. Hakim referred to a previous admission by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who acknowledged the country’s involvement in supporting terrorism for the U.S. for thirty years. Tarar insisted, “There are no terrorist training camps in Pakistan,” claiming the country is a leader in the fight against terrorism, even criticizing India for not condemning the Jafar Express hijacking.
Despite Tarar’s assertion, Hakim reminded him of Osama bin Laden’s presence in Abbottabad, Pakistan, before he was killed in 2011. Tarar labeled India as the “aggressor” and maintained that Pakistan would respond to India’s actions, stating, “We brought down their aircraft.” This exchange occurred shortly after India conducted Operation Sindoor, striking nine targets linked to terrorist groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The timely operation was a retaliation to a terror attack in Pahalgam, showcasing the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
In a discussion on Sky News, Pakistan’s Tarar criticized New Delhi for allegedly targeting civilian areas, but Hakim countered that the Indian armed forces only targeted terrorist camps, not Pakistani military sites. Tarar firmly denied the existence of terrorist camps in Pakistan, asserting that his country is a victim of terrorism and a front-line state against it. However, Hakim referenced recent comments by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding policy of utilizing terrorist groups as proxies.
Hakim highlighted that former U.S. President Donald Trump cut military aid to Pakistan over accusations of duplicity. Tarar’s claims contradicted those made by former leaders like Gen Parvez Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto, as noted by Hakim. Despite being challenged, Tarar maintained that Pakistan guarantees world peace and invited Hakim to visit. Hakim recalled her own visit, mentioning that Osama Bin Laden was found in Pakistan. Tarar labeled India as a provocateur and vowed to defend Pakistani territory, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned India’s military actions as “an act of war,” promising a response. The Pakistan Army reported casualties from missile strikes, while Indian sources claimed significant neutralizations of terrorists.
Operation Sindoor Press Release | PIB
India’s Strikes Back: Operation Sindoor
India, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, targeted 9 terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early on Wednesday. The Indian military carried out a precise strike deep within Pakistan without violating the LoC.
ndia has executed “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to dismantle terrorist infrastructures, two weeks following a devastating attack in Pahalgam that resulted in 26 fatalities. The Indian Defence Ministry confirmed the operation was aimed at facilities used for planning and executing terrorist activities against India.
According to reports, the Indian Armed Forces successfully targeted nine terror sites in a coordinated operation, which included four locations in Pakistan—Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Sialkot—and five sites in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), using specialized precision munitions. This operation was a joint effort involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi overseeing Operation Sindoor throughout the night.
