{"id":7527,"date":"2025-05-16T18:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=7527"},"modified":"2025-05-16T18:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:05:44","slug":"no-greater-honour-than-forcing-the-enemy-to-agree-to-a-ceasefire-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=7527","title":{"rendered":"No greater honour than forcing the enemy to agree to a ceasefire: PM"},"content":{"rendered":"
While lauding the armed forces for their exceptional bravery and professionalism in the recent conflict with India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan now holds a position of strength that no major power can block, as the entire nation stands united with one heart and soul alongside the armed forces.<\/p>\n

He was speaking at a ceremony held at Islamabad\u2019s Pakistan Monument on Friday to celebrate the successful Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq, marking victory over Indian aggression last week.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Youm-e-Tashakur was being observed nationwide to commemorate the historic victory of Marka-e-Haq and pay tribute to the valiant armed forces and people of Pakistan.<\/p>\n

During\u00a0his address, PM Shehbaz extended his heartfelt salutations to the parents and families of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the beloved homeland.\u00a0\u201cToday is Youm-e-Tashakur, a day that few witness in the course of history and that comes once in centuries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He highlighted that Pakistan\u2019s sincere offer to form an international investigative committee to uncover the truth behind the Pahalgam attack was rejected by the enemy. “Instead, driven by arrogance and intoxicated by power, the adversary launched a brutal attack on Pakistan, killing innocent citizens\u2014including a child, mothers, sisters, elders, and youth\u2014and sent a ruthless message that they could strike anywhere inside Pakistan\u2019s territory,” he added.<\/p>\n

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PM Shehbaz lauded the exceptional bravery of Pakistan\u2019s armed forces in the conflict, recounting how they shot down six enemy aircraft. \u201cOur pilots swiftly downed Rafale jets and MiG fighters, delivering such a devastating blow that the enemy will never forget it,\u201d he said. Despite this, the enemy continued to issue threats, prompting Pakistan to retaliate on the night of May 9.<\/p>\n

He recalled a conversation with Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, who told him, \u201cAllow us to deliver such a slap to the enemy\u2019s face that they will remember it for a lifetime.\u00a0Following this, Pakistan\u2019s air strikes on targets at Pathankot, Udhampur, and other locations by its pilots and Al-Khalid missiles left the enemy with nowhere to hide.”<\/p>\n

The premier noted that COAS Munir later informed him that Pakistan had delivered a powerful response, compelling the enemy to request a ceasefire. \u201cI told him there is no greater honor than forcing the enemy to agree to a ceasefire, and I advised accepting the offer,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He further praised the use of domestically developed technology by the Air Chief Marshal and Pakistan\u2019s pilots, deployed effectively against Indian aircraft, which amazed the world and boosted the confidence of Pakistan\u2019s allies. \u201cFrom the United States to Japan, many are acknowledging Pakistan\u2019s armed forces for quietly mastering such advanced capabilities,\u201c he added.<\/p>\n

PM Shehbaz also criticised India\u2019s claims of economic and military supremacy, noting that despite boasting of a multi-billion-dollar economy and massive defense spending, \u201cAllah had other plans.\u201d He stated that it was divine will that granted Pakistan this historic victory, which the nation is commemorating with deep gratitude and humility.<\/p>\n

The premier stressed that Pakistan now holds a position of strength that no major power can block. \u201cToday, the entire nation stands united with one heart and one soul alongside the armed forces. I believe the time has come to begin the journey for which Pakistan was created,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

He further expressed gratitude to the international community, especially diplomats who supported Pakistan\u2019s firm, fair, and just stance amid rising tensions.<\/p>\n

The premier thanked friendly nations\u2014including Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkiye, and China\u2014for their efforts in promoting peace and a ceasefire in the region. He gave special appreciation to US President Donald Trump for his \u201cbrave leadership and vision\u201d in seeking to restore peace in South Asia, crediting Trump\u2019s strategic approach with averting what could have been a devastating war.<\/p>\n

He strongly condemned India\u2019s baseless propaganda and false allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident, categorically denying any involvement by Pakistan, stating that \u201cPakistan had nothing to do with that.\u201d<\/p>\n

PM Shehbaz warned of the grave consequences had conflict escalated further in a region home to 1.6 billion people. \u201cGod forbid if we had reached a nuclear flashpoint,\u201d he said, \u201cimagine who would have survived to tell what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stressed that while Pakistan has emerged victorious, the country desires peace above all. \u201cWe have won the war but we want peace. We have taught our enemy a lesson but condemned aggression,\u201d he said, adding that Pakistan hopes for a future where the region is prosperous and peaceful, built on hard work and mutual respect.<\/p>\n

The PM further stressed that Pakistan and India are permanent neighbours, whether they like it or not, and it is their choice to be either unruly or peaceful neighbours. Reflecting on the history of conflict, he noted, \u201cWe have fought three wars, but they solved nothing; instead, they brought poverty, unemployment, and many other problems to both sides.\u201d<\/p>\n

The premier extended a renewed offer to India for dialogue, urging peaceful negotiations to resolve outstanding disputes. \u201cI don\u2019t think we can achieve lasting peace in the region without permanent solutions to Jammu Kashmir and water-sharing issues,\u201d he stated firmly, adding,\u00a0\u201cOnce we solve these, we can then focus on trade, business exchanges, and in the field of counter-terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting Pakistan\u2019s heavy toll in the fight against terrorism, the PM shared the loss of 90,000 Pakistani lives and economic damages amounting to $150 billion. \u201cWhen was the last time any nation in the world paid even a fraction of this sacrifice?\u201d he asked. \u201cWe are combating terrorism not just to restore peace in Pakistan but for the world at large,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Earlier, the ceremony began with a Quranic recitation, which was\u00a0also attended by\u00a0chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, service chiefs, members of the federal cabinet, foreign diplomats, the Deputy Prime Minister, and other government officials.<\/p>\n

An aerial display by fighter jets was also part of the event, showcasing their capabilities. The performance was met with enthusiastic chants of \u201cLong live Pakistan\u201d from those present.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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