PM takes political leaders into confidence after Pakistan strikes India

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted key political figures to discuss the evolving situation following recent hostilities between India and Pakistan, reported on Saturday.

In a series of telephone conversations, the prime minister spoke with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Barrister Gohar Ali, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Khalid Maqbool, Hafiz Naeem, Khalid Magsi, and Chaudhry Salik to brief them on the current developments and gather their input.

“Pakistan’s armed forces have given strong and calculated reply to the Indian aggression,” PM said in his conversation to politicians.

During the calls, PM Shehbaz informed the leaders that India launched missile and drone attacks, but Pakistan initially chose restraint in the face of aggression.

“Pakistan had suggested for neutral investigation after the Pahalgam incident but India refuted Pakistan’s offer,” the prime minister said.

He further revealed, “India again attacked the Noor Khan airbase and other sites with missiles this morning.”

Condemning the targeting of non-combatants, PM Sharif stated, “Innocent, unarmed citizens were targeted in Indian attacks, our valiant armed forces given strong reply to the Indian actions.”

“Pakistan targeted those Indian military installations, which were used for attacks on Pakistan,” he said.

“Today, we have retaliated the blood of our innocent people,” Shehbaz Sharif said. “We are proud of our armed forces.”

In response, the political leaders commended the professionalism and bravery of Pakistan’s military and assured the prime minister of their full support and solidarity in this critical time.