The Pakistan Armed Forces conducted overnight raids against two Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan hideouts resulting in the death of 31 insurgents.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan possesses “very large” and “effective” armed forces which have repeatedly proven their strength in conventional warfare, adding that the country would fulfill its responsibilities as part of the Muslim ummah if a united body were formed in the Middle East to counter Israeli aggression.

Pakistan's foreign office also said that like every year, Islamabad is ready to welcome pilgrims from the Indian side.

Amid the prevailing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations in South Asia, Pakistan on Friday extended its airspace closure for all Indian-owned or Indian-operated airlines until October

The ISPR said, “The courage of those fearless heroes continues to inspire future generations, and their legacy shall live on forever. Today, the nation honours and salutes its martyrs, its ghazis, and their resilient families, whose unparalleled sacrifices have ensured the security of this great country.”

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the cricket team stood with the victims of the terror attack in Pahalgam and dedicated their dominant win over Pakistan to the armed forces.

India conducted Operation Sindoor on May 6–7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. More than 100 militants were reportedly killed in the operation.