Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke in Parliament after India launched missile and air strikes on several Pakistani cities in Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
He said the attack happened late at night and involved around 80 Indian fighter jets targeting six locations, including Bahawalpur, Shakargarh, Sialkot, and areas in AJK. However, Pakistan’s military responded quickly and shot down five Indian jets, including a Rafale, and successfully defended the country.
The Prime Minister praised the Pakistan Air Force and its chief for their strong and timely response. He mentioned that Pakistan already had intelligence about India’s plans and was prepared for the attack.
According to the military spokesperson, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Pakistan also destroyed several Indian military posts and a brigade headquarters along the Line of Control. He confirmed that Indian missiles hit Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Ahmedpur Sharqia Bagh, and Muridke, but no Indian aircraft were able to enter Pakistani airspace.
The DG ISPR called India’s attack cowardly and warned that such actions would not go unpunished. He said Pakistan's air defense systems were immediately activated to protect the country.
