Pakistan's Bold Retaliation: The Strike on Delhi and the Balance of Power

In a moment of immense strategic and national significance, Pakistan launched a swift and targeted retaliation against India, specifically striking sensitive military zones on the outskirts of New Delhi. This historic move came just hours after India was accused of launching missile strikes on Pakistan's Nur Khan, Murid, and Rafiqui airbases. Pakistan's response, under the codename "Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos," sent a powerful message to the region and the world: aggression will be met with equal or greater force.

The Retaliation: Targeting Delhi's Military Nerve Centers

On the night of May 9–10, 2025, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) executed precision missile strikes targeting Indian military infrastructure in the vicinity of New Delhi. According to ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations), the targets included:

• An air defense installation on the outskirts of the capital.
•  A key radar and surveillance facility.
• Ammunition and logistics depots used in the operational command.

The strikes were conducted using cruise missiles launched from aircraft operating in Pakistan's airspace, supported by extensive electronic warfare measures to evade Indian radar and intercept systems.

Operational Excellence: Execution and Discipline

What makes this retaliation particularly significant is the level of precision and discipline demonstrated by the Pakistani military. The operation was:

• Executed within 12 hours of the Indian missile strikes.
• Calibrated to avoid civilian casualties while delivering maximum strategic impact.
• Supported by cyber and electronic attacks that temporarily disrupted Indian military communications.

Military analysts praised Pakistan for demonstrating restraint while executing a tactically superior response that restored deterrence without escalating to a full-scale war.

Domestic and International Reactions

In Pakistan, the operation was hailed as a victory for national defense and sovereignty. Crowds gathered in cities across the country chanting patriotic slogans, and the Prime Minister addressed the nation, declaring that Pakistan had "stood its ground with honor."

Internationally, reactions were mixed:

China and Turkey expressed support for Pakistan's right to self-defense.

The United States and United Nations called for immediate de-escalation.

Russia urged both nations to engage in dialogue and offered to mediate.

Strategic Impact: Rebalancing the Indo-Pak Equation

This bold response redefined Pakistan’s strategic posture. The message was clear:

• Pakistan has the capability and political will to respond proportionately and effectively.
• Any future aggression will be met with readiness and resolve.
• South Asia remains a high-risk zone for escalation, but also for diplomacy—if pursued in time.

Pakistan's retaliation on Delhi was not just a military response—it was a calculated assertion of sovereignty, deterrence, and strategic depth. In an era of high-stakes regional rivalry, Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos proved that Pakistan remains not only capable but resolute in defending its borders and its honor.

As the world watches and diplomats scramble to calm the situation, history will remember May 2025 as a turning point in South Asian geopolitics—where boldness met aggression, and balance was momentarily restored.