'Pray that Allah protects Pakistanis': Former Pak Major Tahir Iqbal cries in parliament, watch viral video

Former Pakistani Army officer, Major Tahir Iqbal, was seen in tears in Pakistan’s Parliament. With a trembling voice, he said, “I pray that Allah protects Pakistanis.” His emotional appeal comes at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point.


The current conflict began on 22 April, when Pakistan-backed terrorists carried out a brutal attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing several innocent tourists. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May, targeting terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

What is Operation Sindoor?

As part of Operation Sindoor, India destroyed several Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) training centres. These strikes were highly coordinated and hit nine terror camps, four in Pakistan (Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sarjal, and Mehmoona Joya) and five in PoK (including Bhimber, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad).

According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an all-party meeting on Thursday, it was revealed that over 100 terrorists were killed in these precision strikes. The exact figure remains unclear, as the operation is still ongoing.

Following India’s strike, Pakistan launched an attack during the night of 7–8 May, attempting to hit multiple targets in northern and western parts of India, including Amritsar, Jammu, Pathankot, and Bhuj. These attacks involved the use of drones and missiles.

India’s Integrated Air Defence Systems, including the S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, successfully neutralised the incoming threats.

On the morning of 8 May, India responded again. This time, the Indian Armed Forces targeted Pakistani air defence radars and systems, including one in Lahore, which was neutralised.

Pakistan has since intensified its shelling along the Line of Control (LoC). Areas in Jammu and Kashmir such as Kupwara, Baramulla, and Rajouri have come under heavy fire.

India has stated clearly that its actions are in self-defence and aimed solely at stopping terrorism. It has affirmed that it will do everything necessary to protect the sovereignty of the country and the safety of its citizens.

The Indian Armed Forces have emphasised that they do not seek an escalation but will respond firmly if provoked again.