MUZAFFARABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said India would never forget the defeat in the recent “briefest yet most effective war” against India that also falsified those who thought Pakistan lagged behind in conventional war.
“Some thought Pakistan was behind in conventional warfare — this war proved them wrong. Our unity, courage, and faith will lead us to economic progress and ultimate victory… India will never forget this defeat. And Insha Allah, the day will dawn when Kashmir becomes part of Pakistan,” he said while addressing a ceremony for distribution of compensation cheques among the families of those martyred in recent Marka-e-Haq – the recent Pakistan-India war.
He was joined by AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq and Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam, who lauded the leadership and valor shown by the Armed Forces and civilians.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan’s measured, yet forceful military response, to Indian aggression had rewritten history and proven Pakistan’s defensive capabilities to the world.
The prime minister reflected on the recent conflict, triggered by what he described as India’s “false flag” Pahalgam operation, and lauded the unwavering courage of the Armed Forces and citizens of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
“A few days ago, India’s baseless accusations over the Pahalgam incident attempted to sabotage regional peace. In response, Pakistan offered a full international investigation… But instead of accepting the offer, India launched attacks on Bahawalpur and AJK, resulting in 35 martyrs and 55 injured. We responded decisively downing six Indian jets including their Rafale and MiG-29 — and defended with honour using Al-Fatah missiles,” he said.
The prime minister recounted pivotal moments of the conflict, describing the early morning call from now Field Marshal COAS Asim Munir, confirming Indian missile strikes, and the decision to retaliate.
“This was the briefest yet most effective war, where Pakistan defended without harming civilians. Our forces led by COAS Asim Munir turned the tide. By May 10, India was pleading for a ceasefire. It was Allah’s Will and our soldiers’ courage that avenged past wounds, including the memory of 1971,” said the prime minister, praising national unity and Armed Forces’ prowess across land, air, and sea.
