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Pakistan’s military is once again engaging in empty rhetoric after it suffered a body blow to its Air bases and fighter plane during Op Sindoor.

On Saturday Pakistan Air Force’s senior officer, Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan tried to play up Pakistan’s abilities by claiming, “Next time, the score will not be 6-0 but 60-0, Insha Allah (God willing).”

During his address at the Defence and Martyrs’ Day ceremony in Karachi, he vowed that no sacrifice would be spared in the defence of the country.”
“Pakistan is a peace-loving and progressive nation,” he said, “but our desire for peace should never be mistaken for weakness.”

He also claimed that the “armed forces are fully prepared to thwart all hostile intentions”, adding that “India, Insha Allah, next time the score will not be limited to 6-0, but with the help of Allah it will be 60-0.”

The empty rhetoric from the senior Pak Air force officer follows an August 9 speech by Chief of Indian Air force, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who confirmed that Indian Armed Forces had destroyed at least five Pakistfighter aircraft and one large aircraft during Operation Sindoor.The Air Chief revealed the information about India’s damage to Pakistan’s defence capabilities.”We have at least five fighters confirmed kills and one large aircraft, which could be either an ELINT aircraft or an AEW &C aircraft, which was taken on at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is actually the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about,” Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said.

Listing other damages on Pakistan’s defence capabilities, the Air Chief said, “We were able to get at least two command and control centres, like Murid and Chaklala. At least six radars, some of them big, some of them small. Two SAGW systems that is in Lahore and Okara. We attacked three hangars. One was the Sukkur UAV hangar, the Bholari hangar and the Jacobabad F-16 hangar. We have an indication of at least one AEW&C in that AEW&C hangar and a few F-16s, which were under maintenance there.”

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across 11 airbases, including Nur Khan air base in Pakistan.

KARACHI:

The Meteorological Department has forecast that the outskirt areas of Karachi may receive rainfall from Sunday evening, while the monsoon system could cause urban flooding in various districts of Sindh, including Karachi, until September 10.

According to the Meteorological Department’s Early Warning Centre, a low-pressure system, currently over western Madhya Pradesh, is expected to move westward and northwestward, reaching Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Sindh.

As a result, strong monsoon winds are anticipated to enter the eastern regions of the province, increasing the likelihood of rain in the outskirts of Karachi on Sunday evening. The system is also expected to trigger urban flooding conditions in the coming days.

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The department further warned of thunderstorms, heavy rains, and strong winds in several rural districts in Sindh including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Matiari, starting Saturday evening.

Moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected from September 7 to 10 in Dadu, Larkana, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Sukkur, Jacobabad, and Ghotki. Additionally, a high-level flood is predicted in the Indus River at Guddu Barrage on September 7.

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 6 (ANI): The United States military aircraft delivered essential supplies to Pakistan in response to the devastating floods that have affected the country.

U.S. military aircraft delivered essential supplies at the request of the Pakistan military in response to the devastating floods. At Nur Khan Air Base, CDA Baker extended her deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been uprooted by the widespread,… pic.twitter.com/60XFcQjShO

— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) September 6, 2025

“US military aircraft delivered essential supplies at the request of the Pakistan military in response to the devastating floods. At Nur Khan Air Base, CDA Baker extended her deepest condolences to the people of Pakistan, whose lives have been uprooted by the widespread, catastrophic flooding,” US Embassy in Islamabad wrote in a post on X.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), six flights are scheduled to arrive carrying crucial relief supplies, including tents, dewatering pumps, and generators.
The first flight arrived on Saturday, where the US Charge d’Affaires and the Commander of US ARCENT were present to hand over the relief goods to the Pakistan Army officially. The supplies will be transported to Army Flood Relief Camps for distribution among those affected.
The Government and people of Pakistan have expressed gratitude to the US Government and military for their timely support and solidarity during this challenging period.
In a further demonstration of cooperation, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted a two-day consultative session with the United States Disaster Response Group. The session aimed to enhance joint preparedness and focused on tech-driven rescue, early warnings and risk financing.
The US delegation was led by Natalie Baker, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Lieutenant General Patrick Frank, commanding officer of US ARCENT, on the first day, and by Ivana Vuco, Disaster Expert for Asia, and her team from the US State Department on the second day.
During the session, Chairman NDMA, Lt General Inam Haider Malik, briefed the delegation on National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) advanced capabilities in addressing hazards and vulnerabilities, its disaster management outlook through early warning alerts and risk communication, coordinated relief and response efforts, anticipatory actions, and NDMA’s role in international relief assistance and global outreach.
Notably, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said that 907 people have died and 1,044 have been injured so far due to ongoing rains and floods across the country, Geo News.
According to the NDMA data, Punjab has recorded 223 fatalities and 654 injuries, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported 502 deaths and 218 injuries.
In Sindh, 58 people have died and 78 were injured. Balochistan has seen 26 deaths and five injuries, Gilgit-Baltistan 41 deaths and 52 injuries, and Azad Kashmir 38 deaths and 31 injuries. In Islamabad, nine people have died and three have been injured, as per Geo News.
The NDMA further said that 7,848 houses have been damaged and 6,180 livestock animals have perished in the calamity. (ANI)

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MULTAN, Sep 06 (APP):Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) remain a guiding light for overcoming Pakistan’s social,economic and national challenges.

Speaking to the media at Daulat Gate,during the celebrations of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal organized by Anjuman Islamia, he said that the blessed birth of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) was a moment of faith,joy and blessings for the entire Muslim Ummah.

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi also accompanied him on the occasion.

Chairman Senate congratulated the nation and the Muslim world,emphasizing that the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) spread Islam through knowledge and peace,inspiring a revolution that continues to shape humanity. “Islam is a religion of peace and through education we can secure Pakistan’s stability, prosperity, and a brighter future,”he added.

Gilani lauded Anjuman Islamia’s contributions to education in South Punjab,particularly in Multan,where schools and colleges have been established to provide learning on merit without discrimination.

He also praised the organization’s president, Syed Imran-ul-Hassan Gilani for continuing the mission of promoting knowledge.

Highlighting the significance of the day, Gilani noted the coincidence of Defence Day with 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal.

He paid tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces, saying, “Our soldiers’ sacrifices prove that Pakistan is a strong and nuclear-capable nation.Their valor has safeguarded our freedom.”

On the country’s ongoing flood crisis,Gilani stressed that rehabilitation of victims requires collective national responsibility.He called upon philanthropists,welfare organizations and institutions to stand united with the government in extending relief.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, while congratulating the Muslim Ummah said the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad’s (SAWW) legacy teaches love and unity.

He also paid homage to Pakistan’s martyrs on Defence Day, urging all political forces to put differences aside and work together for flood-affected communities.

Later,a grand ceremony was held under the banner of Anjuman Islamia,attended by prominent political,religious and social figures along with citizens of Multan.

Chairman Senate Gilani performed the traditional dastarbandi (ceremonial turban-tying) of Anjuman Islamia President Syed Imran ul Hasan Gilani,along with several distinguished personalities including Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi, Sajjada Nashin of Musa Pak Shaheed Shrine Syed Abu ul Hasan Gilani, MNAs Syed Ali Musa Gilani and Syed Ali Qasim Gilani,veteran politician Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Senior Vice President PPP South Punjab Khawaja Rizwan Alam and others.

The gathering concluded with a collective pledge to spread the light of knowledge,unity and peace in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW).

A rally was also taken out later,led by the Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi, which started from Daulat Gate and culminated at Hussainagahi Chowk.