It took few hours to bring down enemy, PM's message on Youm-e-Tashakur

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the world witnessed that it took a few hours for Pakistan to bring down an enemy many times bigger than itself.

In his message on Youm-e-Tashakur, celebrated today for the glorious victory in the war of truth, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that on the intervening night of May 6 and 7, India attacked Pakistan, and innocent Pakistanis were martyred in the Indian attack.

He stated that it took a few hours to bring down an enemy many times bigger than itself. The planes that were the pride of India have now become ashes and a symbol of a lesson.

The Prime Minister added that the falcons struck hard at the enemy. This was our crushing response, and the brave forces created a golden chapter in military history by giving a reply to the enemy.

Shehbaz Sharif further said that the enemy's military bases, weapons depots, and air bases were reduced to ruins in an instant. The Indian Rafale came under the target of the Shaheens and failed by the grace of God, the nation is standing by the armed forces like a wall.

Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari in his message paid tribute to the brave soldiers and chiefs of the armed forces for the success of Operation Bunyan Marsus. This is not only the success of the Pakistani forces but of the entire nation. The nation stood like a banner against the enemy's aggression.

President Zardari further said that the armed forces responded to the Indian provocation with full force in a professional manner. The world acknowledged Pakistan's patience and tolerance and recognized our operational expertise.

He says that Pakistan is a peaceful country. We have no aggressive intentions against anyone. However, Pakistan will not compromise on its sovereignty and geographical integrity. Any aggression against our land will be responded to befittingly.

The President added that we reject the unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. There is no clause of unilateral suspension in the treaty. Pakistan will use all means of national power to protect its water rights.

He further said that he salutes those brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend the dear homeland. As the President, I reiterate that we will always stand by our forces.