Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a powerful speech to the National Assembly, praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for delivering a "crushing response" to India’s attempted aggression.
According to the Prime Minister, Indian forces launched a night-time airstrike involving 80 aircraft, including Rafale jets, targeting Pakistani cities under the cover of darkness.
But Pakistan, fully prepared, turned the tables. "Our brave air warriors were ready. They shot down five Indian jets, including three Rafales. This is the glory 240 million Pakistanis will never forget,” Shehbaz Sharif said emotionally.
He compared the night of the attack to past incidents where India has attempted covert strikes. "Once again, they tried to attack in darkness, but our armed forces responded so effectively that they turned the dark night into a night of light," he declared.
The Prime Minister stated that valor and wisdom, not mere firepower, win wars. “India may be proud of buying Rafales, but wars are won by courage and clarity—not weapons alone,” he added.
Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to civilians martyred during India’s unprovoked attack, which targeted innocent women, men, and children. A special prayer was held in the assembly for the departed souls.
Highlighting the Pahalgam attack in Indian-occupied Kashmir on April 22, the Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s innocence. “India filed an FIR within 10 minutes and blamed Pakistan without proof,” he said. “We offered neutral investigations through an international commission, but India rejected it and even demarched the ambassador of a friendly country who supported our proposal.”
Sharif recalled India’s past efforts to malign Pakistan, including links to a train hijacking. “We have undeniable proof connecting Indian operatives to the terrorist attack on Jaffer Express,” he stated.
Concluding his address, the PM congratulated the nation and extended heartfelt gratitude to the Air Chief Zaheer Babar and Pakistan’s “iron-willed armed forces.” He urged the international community to take note of India’s reckless behavior and appreciate Pakistan’s responsible yet firm response.
