Had only 30 seconds to react: Pak PM's aide on India's BrahMos attack
He further credited US President Donald Trump's role in mediating a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan following days of cross-border firing."...there could have been a atomic war. In this situation, if US President Donald Trump played a role and saved the world from disaster, then that role must be independently evaluated and so that role must be appreciated. And that's why PM Shehbaz Sharif has nominated him [for the Nobel Peace Prize]," Sanaullah said.India, however, denies Trump's involvement in the ceasefire deal.Pakistan begged Trump for a ceasefire after Indian Brahmos (Harmus) hit Noor Khan Airbase and Pak forces had no time to react.- Admission of Pakistan's defeat by Sp Assistant to Pak PM Rana Sanullahpic.twitter.com/vRnDxEwqCv— Pakistan Untold (@pakistan_untold) July 3, 2025The missile struck the Nur Khan airbase in Chaklala, Rawalpindi — a key Pakistan Air Force installation. Sanaullah acknowledged that the event plunged Pakistan into a state of panic, raising the specter of a potential nuclear conflict.Two weeks ago, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar admitted that India attacked two important airbases in Pakistan. Dar's statement came after several denials by the Pakistani government and military about the extent of the damage caused by India's strikes.India had fired several BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles at key Pakistani airbases on May 10 as part of Operation Sindoor. The air and ground variants of the BrahMos — a joint venture between India and Russia now manufactured domestically — were central to the destruction of key targets, including Pakistani runways, bunkers, and hangars.- Ends
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