Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace but firmly rejected any hegemonic ambitions or violations of the country’s sovereignty.
Addressing the Senate on Thursday, Dar stated that Pakistan’s armed forces had effectively countered attempts by India to assert regional dominance. He highlighted that the Pakistan Air Force had shot down six Indian fighter jets without suffering any aircraft losses, and asserted that all intruding Indian drones had been successfully neutralized.
He stressed that Pakistan had not sought a ceasefire from any party, underlining the nation’s stance of strength and self-reliance in the face of external threats.
“It is a great success of Pakistan that the international community did not buy India’s narrative,” Dar said.
He further said that Pakistan has dispelled the myth of any ‘new norm.’
The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the Indus Waters Treaty is a non-negotiable matter for Pakistan, adding that India cannot unilaterally suspend the treaty.
Earlier, the lawmakers continued discussion on recent escalation of hostilities by India and the swift, resolute, and effective response by Pakistan’s armed forces during the Senate session.
Taking the floor, Senator Sherry Rehman said that the armed forces of Pakistan have set a new history by establishing new conventional deterrence against India.
Senator Shibli Faraz of PTI said that Pakistan has established its defense capabilities, particularly by setting a new standard in air warfare.
Source: Dunya News
