DG ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, condemned India’s attack on the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project, describing it as extremely dangerous, unacceptable, and a severe breach of international law. He emphasized that by targeting this crucial water project, India has not only challenged Pakistan but also destabilized the peace of the entire region.
Pakistan Air Force Strikes Back with Precision and Courage
Providing a briefing on the Pakistan Air Force’s quick and courageous response, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif shared that Pakistan’s Air Force destroyed five enemy fighter jets, including three advanced Rafale aircraft, one MiG-29, and one Sukhoi, along with an Indian drone. He noted that when Indian jets violated Pakistan’s airspace, the Pakistan Armed Forces delivered a historic lesson to the aggressors.
India’s Cowardly Attacks on Pakistani Mosques
General Sharif pointed out India’s cowardice in attacking Pakistani mosques, specifically targeting places of worship. However, he praised the unwavering support of the Pakistani nation, which enabled the armed forces to quickly and effectively respond, thwarting the enemy’s malicious intentions. He underscored that Pakistan would not bend or submit to India’s provocations, highlighting the enemy’s recklessness in attacking while 57 international flights were in Pakistani airspace, putting innocent lives in danger.
Casualties from Indian Attacks on Pakistani Civilian Areas
DG ISPR revealed that the enemy carried out 24 attacks across six different locations, resulting in 26 Pakistani martyrs and 46 injured civilians. The details of the attacks are as follows:
- Ahmedpur East: Masjid Subhan was attacked, killing five people, including a three-year-old girl.
- Muzaffarabad: The Shahi Wala Nala Masjid Billa was hit, destroying one mosque and injuring a child.
- Kotli: The Abbas Mosque was targeted, martyring two young men and injuring a mother and daughter.
- Muridke: Masjid Umm al-Qura was attacked, leaving the mosque completely destroyed, two people missing, and several injured.
- Sialkot and Shakargarh: Attacks also took place in these areas, but no casualties were reported.
Media Tour to Expose India’s Aggression and False Propaganda
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif announced plans for a media tour to the affected areas, aimed at exposing India’s blatant aggression and its false propaganda to the global audience. He reassured that Pakistan’s immediate and robust response to the unprovoked attacks had already been delivered and would continue.
Pakistan’s Armed Forces Ready to Defend the Nation and Its Values
In conclusion, General Sharif reiterated that the Pakistani military, with the full support of the nation, is always prepared to defend its land, people, and values. He cautioned that the spark India has ignited will ultimately burn its own house.
