During a national address on Wednesday night, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif responded forcefully to India’s airstrike, labeling it a “cowardly attack” on Pakistan’s sovereignty that would result in serious consequences. He emphasized that Pakistan would not back down, stating, “this is a brave nation that knows how to face every challenge head-on.”
Sharif reported the loss of 31 innocent civilians, including a seven-year-old boy, Irtaza Abbas, whose funeral he attended. He vowed that India would be held accountable for the bloodshed and reassured citizens of Pakistan’s readiness to respond decisively to aggression, urging unity and support for the armed forces.
