Pakistan's military has shot down 25 Indian drones over the past two days amid escalating border tensions, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed on Thursday.

According to a statement shared with the media, the ISPR said India continued to display belligerence under the mistaken assumption of Pakistan’s weakness. However, Pakistan’s armed forces responded swiftly and effectively, neutralising the drones in record time.

Earlier reports indicated that loud gunfire and explosions were heard in several parts of Lahore, including Walton, Burki Road, and Defence areas. The sounds triggered panic among residents, with many rushing out of their homes. Emergency services, including rescue and firefighting units, were dispatched to the affected areas.

In a detailed media briefing, ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry revealed that the Indian drones had attempted to infiltrate Pakistani airspace in Lahore, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, Attock, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Chor, Miano, and areas near Karachi during the night of May 7.

While most drones were intercepted, one managed to partially strike a military target in Lahore, injuring four army personnel and causing minor damage to equipment. Tragically, one civilian lost his life in a separate drone attack in Miano, Sindh.

Lt Gen Chaudhry said Pakistan’s armed forces remain on high alert and warned that any further violation of airspace by India would be deemed a clear act of aggression. He accused India of deliberately targeting civilian areas and places of worship and affirmed that Pakistan is fully capable of responding to any provocation.

“We are determined and fully capable of teaching a lesson to those who resort to such aggression,” he stated.

In response to the heightened security situation, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has once again closed the airspace over Lahore and Sialkot to commercial traffic. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued late Wednesday confirmed the closure of seven major air corridors, with restrictions expected to remain in effect until 6 pm on Thursday.