Recent developments indicate Pakistan has initiated the process of repairing several of its airbases, which sustained significant damage during India’s “Operation Sindoor” in May 2025.
This operation was reportedly a retaliatory air campaign launched by India following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The issuance of public tenders for these repairs offers a rare, transparent look into the aftermath of the Indian strikes.
These documents highlight considerable destruction at crucial Pakistani military aviation facilities, including the PAF Airman Academy Korangi, PAF Base Murid, and PAF Base Masroor.
The repair work is slated to continue until late June, with initial estimates for just the Bahawalpur Air Base alone reaching approximately 100 million PKR.
The extent of the damage has been independently corroborated by various sources. Reports from outlets like The Washington Post, alongside satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies, have confirmed visible signs of impact, including cratered runways and structural damage at these airbases.
The decision by Pakistan to publicize these tenders, a process usually handled with greater discretion, is seen by many as an implicit acknowledgment of the effectiveness of India’s precision strikes.
On the Indian side, officials have lauded Operation Sindoor as a notable tactical and strategic achievement.
Beyond the immediate military implications, this episode has also contributed to a rise in cross-border ceasefire violations and further strained the already delicate diplomatic relationship between India and Pakistan.