On September 13, 1965, the thirteenth day of the Indo-Pakistan War, Pakistan reported several military successes against Indian forces. The Pakistani army claimed to have captured Bao Railway Station while halting Indian advances towards Khem Karan.
According to Pakistani sources, India suffered substantial losses in the first eight days of the conflict, including approximately half of its military strength, 209 tanks, and 140 aircraft.
The Pakistan Air Force reportedly destroyed six Indian transport planes at Jammu Airfield and shot down a Gnat aircraft in the Sialkot sector. Pakistani forces also claimed to have repelled multiple Indian attempts to advance in various sectors including Kasur, Jammu, and Sialkot.
Meanwhile, the Indian government restricted journalists from entering combat zones and reporting freely on the conflict.
On the home front, many Pakistani civilians donated blood for wounded soldiers.
