After Indian strikes caused significant damage to Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base, the Army is reportedly considering relocating its General Headquarters (GHQ) from Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to Islamabad. According to various news reports, the Army has reportedly already begun shifting to the new base. Indian Intelligence believes that the plan is directly linked to the rising security concerns surrounding the existing GHQ location.
Nur Khan Airbase
Nur Khan airbase, which is situated just 10 kilometres from Islamabad, is a strategic military site of Pakistan. It is just beside Pakistan’s GHQ and houses vital transport aircraft, surveillance systems, and refuelling squadrons. Following Indian Air Force precision strikes on Nur Khan Airbase in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi on May 10, shattered Pakistan army and ISI are now exploring options to shift the HQ.
As Pakistan plans to relocate its General Headquarters (GHQ) to Islamabad, the Army Chief’s residence will also be moved accordingly, tweeted OSINT Updates.
Satellite Images Confirm Damage
Satellite images following the Indian strikes indicate that at least two military transport vehicles were damaged at the strategic air base. Satellite images from Chinese company MIZAZVISION and India’s Kawa Space show that the base was badly damaged. Fuel trucks and the roof of a warehouse were destroyed. Pieces of debris can be seen lying near the runway.
Sources told News18, “The deep penetration of Indian drones in Rawalpindi came as a major shock. To avoid concentrating leadership and assets in one vulnerable location, the army is thinking of shifting Chinese-supplied HQ-9 and LY-80 systems.”
General Munir Moved To Bunker, VIP Security Tightened
Following the intense attack, there are confirmed reports that the Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was moved to a fortified bunker within GHQ in the early hours of Saturday. This move came amidst concerns regarding further Indian strikes. The potential new location for GHQ could be in Balochistan or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, areas offering natural defences like mountainous terrain.
