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India has reportedly moved warships equipped with supersonic missiles closer to Pakistani waters, placing Karachi within striking range, as per a report by British newspaper, The Telegraph.
The strike group, including an aircraft carrier, destroyers, and missile frigates, was mobilized to the northern Arabian Sea, just 300-400 miles off the coast of Pakistan.
The Telegraph stated that the Indian navy’s offensive fleet is carrying the BrahMos missile, co-developed with Russia, capable of delivering a 300kg warhead at three times the speed of sound, with a range of up to 500 miles.
Retired Admiral Faisal Shah, in an exclusive interview with local media, stated that Indian naval ships are currently stationed over 100 nautical miles from Pakistan’s maritime boundary. He added that they would need to advance another 200 miles to come within missile range.
“If they attempt to move closer, the Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to intercept them,” Admiral Shah asserted, noting that the Navy is actively monitoring Indian naval movements.
In an official statement, the Pakistan Navy warned it would take strict action against any Indian misadventure at sea.
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This deployment follows cross-border clashes and drone incidents over the past few days.
India claimed it intercepted Pakistani drone and missile attacks on 15 cities, including Srinagar, Amritsar, and Jammu – allegations that Pakistan strongly denies.
On Friday night, blasts were heard around Srinagar Airport, and Jammu city experienced a blackout, according to Indian officials.
In contrast, Pakistan’s military confirmed no offensive action on its part and claimed to have intercepted 48 drones launched from across the border.
India also claims it struck air defence systems in Lahore, though no damage was reported by Pakistan, which instead reported civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure following Indian airstrikes on May 7.
Pakistan’s military maintains that it shot down multiple Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets, in the latest skirmish and has consistently denied harboring or supporting militant activity.
Experts warn that a strike on Karachi, Pakistan’s main port and economic lifeline, would be catastrophic, affecting 60 percent of the country’s trade and key naval operations.
