By Muhammad Luqman
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed country’s armed forces and people to remain prepared for all eventualities , hours after Indian warplanes violated Pakistan’s airspace on Tuesday morning and dropped their payload .
“India has committed uncalled for aggression to which Pakistan shall respond at the time and place of its choosing” observed a special meeting of the National Security Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Imran Khan in the capital, Islamabad.
The meeting was attended by Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Finance, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, COAS, CNS, CAS and other civil and military officials.
A statement issued after the meeting said the forum strongly rejects Indian claim of targeting an alleged terrorist camp near Balakot and the claim of heavy casualties.
“Once again Indian government has resorted to a self serving, reckless and fictitious claim.
This action has been done for domestic consumption being in election environment, putting regional peace and stability at grave risk,” the statement said.
It further said the claimed area of strike is open for the world to see the facts on ground, adding that local and international media is being taken to the area.
“To take the nation on board, the government has decided to requisition joint session of the Parliament. PM has summoned special meeting of NCA on 27 Feb 2019,” the statement added.
The prime minister has decided to engage with global leadership to expose irresponsible Indian policy in the region.
He also appreciated timely and effective response of PAF to repulse Indian attempt without any loss of life or property.
Meanwhile , China has urged India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint” after New Delhi claimed its warplanes targeted a militant camp, in a move that sent tensions soaring between the arch-rivals after Pulwama attack, according to media reports.
“We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and adopt actions that will help stabilise the situation in the region and improve mutual relations,” China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said.
