Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed that Indian ballistic missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase and other locations, prompting a late-night call from the Army Chief. India initiated Operation Sindoor following a terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure and militants. Hostilities ceased on May 10 after retaliatory actions and coordinated attacks on Pakistani airbases.
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