Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has issued a strong warning to India, saying that New Delhi should not assume Islamabad will remain silent in the face of repeated aggression. Speaking to a U.S. television channel, the ambassador confirmed that India has carried out airstrikes for a third consecutive night, including a targeted attack on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
“Are terrorists found in cricket stadiums? India’s actions defy logic and international norms,” the ambassador said, sharply criticizing the airstrike on a civilian sports venue.
Referring to India’s regional track record, the ambassador added, “India’s past behavior in Nepal and Sri Lanka is no secret. If they think Pakistan will stay quiet, they are gravely mistaken.”
Tensions Escalate After Targeting of PSL Venue
A day earlier, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned the attack on the stadium, calling it an “irresponsible and deliberate move” to disrupt the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) tournament. “Foreign players are our guests. Their safety and mental well-being are our top priorities,” Naqvi stated.
Following the drone strikes, which included 31 drones launched into multiple Pakistani cities, including three near Rawalpindi, one of which crashed close to the cricket stadium, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) convened an emergency meeting with PSL franchise owners. It was decided that the remaining matches of the PSL would be relocated to the United Arab Emirates.
Tensions spiked earlier this week after Indian forces launched coordinated strikes on five locations across Azad Kashmir and mainland Pakistan during the night of May 6–7. These attacks reportedly killed around 50 civilians and left dozens injured.
In response, Pakistani defense forces launched a “decisive counterattack,” destroying five Indian aircraft — including three Rafale fighter jets — and downing two drones. Several Indian army posts and a key military headquarters in Indian-occupied Kashmir were also targeted and destroyed, according to Pakistani military sources.
Information Minister Atta Tarar stated that Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes resulted in the deaths of 40 to 50 Indian soldiers. “While cowardly Indian forces deliberately targeted civilian areas, Pakistan responded with precision, targeting only military installations,” he said.
The situation remains fluid, with international observers and diplomatic missions closely monitoring developments as fears of a broader regional conflict grow.
