MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that the Modi government will now think a hundred times before launching another attack against Pakistan.
He was addressing a ceremony to distribute financial aid among the families of those martyred in Indian aggression in Azad Kashmir. He said Pakistan had avenged the 1971 war.
Prime Minister Shehbaz stated that a conflict that erupted just days ago could have escalated dangerously with potentially devastating consequences.
He said India used the Pahalgam incident as a pretext to make baseless allegations against Pakistan.
In response, Pakistan firmly communicated to the international community that India’s claims were unfounded. Despite the tragic nature of the Pahalgam incident and Pakistan’s offer to allow an international investigation, India opted for aggression.
The prime minister went on to say that Pakistan has made it clear that the Pahalgam event was part of an Indian conspiracy. In the face of Indian aggression, 33 people were martyred in Azad Kashmir and other parts of the country. Exercising its right to self-defence, Pakistan shot down six Indian fighter jets.
He stressed that Pakistan’s armed forces gave a befitting response to Indian aggression. Instead of targeting civilian areas, the armed forces targeted Indian aircraft, reminding India of its limits. He added that now, the Modi government will have to think hard before attempting any further aggression against Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz revealed that the decision to deliver a strong response was made on the morning of May 10.
He said, “It was decided that India would receive such a blow that it would never forget. Pakistan’s response removed doubts from many countries. This may have been the shortest war in history.”
He added that the army chief led from the front and that Pakistan disproved the myth of Indian superiority in conventional warfare. “India has learned a lesson it will never forget,” he said.
“It’s time for Pakistan to move forward with unity and strength,” he stated, adding that the entire nation stood firmly behind its armed forces, and their prayers brought about this great victory. He credited Allah’s blessings and the leadership of the army chief for the remarkable success.
Concluding his address, PM Shehbaz said India was forced to back down after Pakistan’s response.
