Pak defence minister refutes reports of nuclear body meet amid India tensions

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that no meeting of the National Command Authority, the country's top civil-military body overseeing its nuclear arsenal, is scheduled.

In Short

• Earlier, Pakistan military said PM called for meeting after escalation
• Pakistan fired long-range missile intercepted by India in Western Sector
• India overnight successfully struck 6 key Pakistani airbases

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that no meeting of the National Command Authority, the country's top civil-military body overseeing its nuclear arsenal, is scheduled in the aftermath of India's overnight military strikes, Reuters reported on Saturday.

This comes despite an earlier statement from Pakistan's military that the Prime Minister had called for a meeting of the authorities following a military escalation with India.

According to Indian government sources, the latest flare-up began when Pakistan fired a long-range missile aimed at a strategic Indian target, which was intercepted and destroyed by India's air defence systems in the Western Sector.

In response, India intercepted and destroyed drones and missiles after Pakistan tried to attack 26 locations across the border, ranging from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat. India also overnight successfully struck six key Pakistani airbases including Chaklala in Rawalpindi, Murid in Chakwal, Rafiqui in Shorkot, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur and Chunian.

India's Ministry of Defence said no major damage was reported on its side, crediting the swift action of defence systems, including S-400s and Akashteer units, which successfully neutralised incoming threats.