Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
At the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari warned that while Pakistan does not seek conflict with India, any future aggression would be met with “more and bigger surprises than before,” as he lauded the country’s armed forces for their performance during recent hostilities.
The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Also present during the meeting were Punjab Governor Saleem Haider and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.
PM Shehbaz briefed the president on the current security situation, his recent foreign visits, and the government’s diplomatic efforts to counter what he described as “India’s false narrative.”
President Zardari, while commending the armed forces, said, “Pakistan has written a new chapter in this century’s military history. We are a peaceful nation but will not remain silent if war is imposed. The response will be stronger than ever before.”
PM, echoing the President’s sentiments, said Pakistan’s defensive operations had earned global recognition and sympathy. “The world has seen Pakistan’s commitment to peace and its capability in warfare. The global response in our favour is itself a strategic victory,” he said.
Mr Sharif also highlighted the importance of regional alliances, terming the country’s ties with China, Türkiye and Azerbaijan as a “new chapter in strategic diplomacy.”
He directed the diplomatic corps to actively counter Indian propaganda at international forums.
