Up First from NPR India And Pakistan Conflict, Papal Conclave Begins, Transgender Military Ban
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May 7, 2025 Tensions soar as India launches extensive military strikes across Pakistan, the most significant in decades. The papal conclave kicks off with cardinals discussing global challenges like migration and climate change, reflecting a split in church ideology. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court ruling allows a ban on transgender individuals in the military, sparking debates over rights and policy. This mix of international conflict, religious leadership, and legal battles promises to keep listeners engaged.
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Resident's Experience of Strikes
- Residents near strike zones in Pakistan described multiple blasts shaking windows during the Indian airstrikes overnight.
- One resident said the strikes woke up his whole family, marking a night of widespread alarm.
Conflicting Strike Narratives
- India's strikes targeted militant camps and terror infrastructure, mainly in Pakistani-held Kashmir.
- Pakistan claims the strikes hit mosques and infrastructure, showing conflicting narratives on the strike targets.
Scope of Indian Airstrikes
- The airstrikes by India were the deepest into Pakistani territory since 1971 and unmatched in scale and intensity.
- Analysts expected strong retaliation due to the nature of the preceding attack on Indian tourists.