ISPR DG criticised the targeting of civilians and questioned which “terrorists” were killed in these strikes.
Rise in casualties was due to India’s relentless ceasefire violations and unprovoked firing LoC
The army’s spokesperson briefed the media on the latest situation on India’s attack on Pakistan.
He added that the rise in casualties was due to India’s relentless ceasefire violations and unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC).
The ISPR DG has blasted India for targeting civilians and populations in its air strikes last night in Pakistan.
“Any condemnation of India’s strikes is not enough. The strikes of May 6 and 7 expose India’s disgusting face, showing that our enemy is so weak and scared that, like cowards, it targets civilians and population centres in the darkness of night instead of fighting the equivalent army in front of it,” he added.
In response to the overnight attacks by Indian forces, ISPR DG criticised the targeting of civilians and questioned which “terrorists” were killed in these strikes.
Displaying visuals of the victims, including children, the ISPR DG asked, “Are these the terrorists India claimed to target on May 6 and 7? Such actions are expected from India.”
He further emphasised, “We have seen this repeatedly, and it’s clear as day that India is supporting terrorism in Pakistan through its proxies.”
The ISPR DG said that the evidence of these claims is clear for the world to see.
Earlier, ISPR DG stated that India targeted and damaged the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project, a significant national asset. He emphasised that India had challenged the brave nation of Pakistan, and this miscalculation would be corrected very soon.
At the time of India’s cowardly action, both national and international flights were present in Pakistan’s airspace, indicating the recklessness of the attack.
It may be noted that India launched a military operation, called “Operation Sindoor”, at 1:25am on Wednesday to “avenge the killing of 26 tourists in its occupied Kashmir”. India accused Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam attack. But Islamabad rejects the allegations.
The National Security Committee meeting
The National Security Committee (NSC) on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the situation arising from India’s cowardly attack on Pakistan describing it as an “act of war” and authorised the armed forces to take retaliatory action.
The NSC, which met here with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair, offered Fateha for the civilians martyred in India’s missile attacks and prayed for early recovery of the injured.
According to a communique issued after the meeting, the Indian action “is a blatant violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and integrity.”
India’s actions clearly fall under acts of war as defined by international law, it said.
The NSC condemned India for targeting civilian areas on false accusations and damaging mosques and other infrastructure.
“India carried out attacks in Sialkot, Shakargarh, Muridke, Bahawalpur, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad, on the pretext of targeting imaginary terrorist camps. Innocent men, women and children were martyred in the attacks,” the communique said.
The NSC stated that Indian aggression endangered Gulf commercial flights and the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. It described targeting innocent civilians as a shameful crime and gross violation of human values and international norms.
It stated that Pakistan had earlier offered a transparent investigation after April 22, but “India deliberately tried to hide the truth.”
The communique accused India of attacking civilians for political motives, declaring that “Pakistan will not tolerate this.”
The NSC held India fully responsible for fueling regional tensions and reaffirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces successfully repelled the attacks, shooting down five Indian aircraft and drones.
Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Pakistan reserves the right to retaliate, it added.
The nation stands proud of and united behind the armed forces.
The committee called on the international community to take notice of India’s unlawful actions and hold it accountable.
The NSC emphasized that while “Pakistan desires peace, it will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or the safety of its people.”
The meeting was attended by heads of armed forces and federal ministers who were briefed on the post-attack situation.
According to sources, the NSC reviewed India’s aggression, the response of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
Pakistan had earlier warned of a strong response to India’s aggression. After the initiation of hostilities, the Pakistan Armed Forces fulfilled their promise by delivering a resounding response to the enemy.