Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday declared that each drop of Pakistan’s water was a “crimson line”, warning that India would face a direct response if it failed to return again to the suitable path.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad on eve of Independence Day, the prime minister mentioned Pakistan needed peace however cautioned that its want for peace shouldn’t be mistaken for weak spot.
“India should come to the suitable path, in any other case it is going to be given a direct response,” Shehbaz mentioned, including that Pakistan needed peace and stability within the area.
He additional mentioned your entire nation was celebrating Independence Day underneath the shadow of the Victory Monument and paid tribute to the nation for its success in Marka-e-Haq.
He mentioned the monument symbolised the prevalence of the Pakistan Armed Forces, including that the nation had witnessed an “ocean of feelings” in its hearts.
PM Shehbaz paid tribute to Chief of Military Workers (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Discipline Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the armed forces for the success of Marka-e-Haq, saying the nation’s head was held excessive whereas the enemy had suffered a “humiliating defeat”.
The premier congratulated the sphere marshal and his workforce on the Victory Monument and mentioned its distinctive design had been accomplished in simply eight months.
He mentioned Pakistan had emerged as an emblem of stability within the area and pledged that the federal government would supply new alternatives for the nation’s youthful technology.
PM Shehbaz mentioned Pakistan needed the world to stay protected against new conflicts and famous that Islamabad had performed a mediating function between america and Iran.
He mentioned US President Donald Trump had brokered a well timed ceasefire between Pakistan and India, expressing hope that relations between Pakistan and america would additional strengthen sooner or later.
Talking of the Makkah Joint Defence Settlement, he mentioned that Turkiye had additionally change into a part of the accord, describing it as an emblem of peace within the Center East.
He mentioned Pakistan would proceed to help the rights of the Palestinian folks, whereas reiterating that Islamabad’s stance on Kashmir was unequivocal and that the sacrifices of Kashmiris wouldn’t be allowed to go in useless.
The prime minister suggested the Afghan authorities to stop its territory from getting used for terrorism.
Shehbaz mentioned no energy may defeat a united nation, including that nobody ought to dare take a look at Pakistan with hostile intentions. “We’re all heirs to Pakistan, and our variations mustn’t flip into enmity,” the prime minister mentioned.
‘Yadgar-e-Fatah monument inaugurated’
The inauguration ceremony started in Islamabad with shows of nationwide spirit, patriotism and dedication to defending the nation.
President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Discipline Marshal Munir collectively inaugurated the Victory Monument.
Contingents of the armed forces, civil armed forces and police from Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participated within the ceremony. Police contingents from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan additionally took half.
The ceremony was attended by the service chiefs, federal ministers, overseas diplomats, Chairman Senate, Speaker Nationwide Meeting and different senior civilian and navy officers.
The governors of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in addition to the Punjab chief minister, have been additionally current.
The monument marks Pakistan’s victory over India throughout Might 2025 battle. On Might 6-7, India — after levelling baseless and unfounded allegations in opposition to Pakistan for an assault in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir — launched an assault on Islamabad, which was responded to with full pressure, humiliating New Delhi.
The greater than 80-hour conflict ultimately stopped on Might 10 after intervention from america, which noticed a number of Indian jets and drones being downed, and bolstered Pakistan’s picture as a “internet safety stabiliser”.
Pakistan, throughout the battle, downed eight Indian fighter jets, together with French-made Rafale, and dozens of drones.
