PM says Pakistan gave India an 'unforgettable lesson' after aggression

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, said that a year ago, Pakistan faced Indian aggression but responded in a manner that taught India an “unforgettable lesson,” adding that no enemy would now dare cast an evil eye on the country

QUETTA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on Tuesday, said that a year ago, Pakistan faced Indian aggression but responded in a manner that taught India an “unforgettable lesson,” adding that no enemy would now dare cast an evil eye on the country.

He said the mastery of Pakistan's flying falcons, over the skies and the supremacy, and deadly accuracy, of Fatah missiles ensured that the enemy was taught an unforgettable lesson.

The prime minister, in his address at the Command and Staff College, said that the enemy falsely perceived itself to be much stronger than them.

"They ignored our genuine and sincere offer of dialogue to resolve differences and remove misunderstandings. Instead, they chose the path of provocation, violence and aggression,” he added.

The prime minister further said that India did not recognize that Pakistan's peace offer was never its weakness but was actually its strength.

On the diplomatic front also, he said, Pakistan's narrative was fully vindicated, whereas that of their enemy was debunked and dismissed.

"India's false allegations fell flat in the face of Pakistan's measured and mature response that relied solely on the truth alone," he added.

The prime minister lauded the military leadership of Pakistan under the vision and command of the Chief of the Army Staff, and Chief of the Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

The prime minister said that their counter-terrorism campaign continued over the past two decades.

“The ongoing 'Ghazab-lil-Haq' campaign has instilled fear into the heart of our enemy. It is our firm resolve that we will not rest until we eradicate this menace from the face of Pakistan,” he added.

Referring to the Iran-US conflict, he said more than two months ago, the conflict that engulfed the brotherly country of Iran plunged the entire region into deep uncertainty and economic vulnerability.

In this hour of trial and tribulation, Pakistan, with the support of its friends and partners, stepped forward to urge both sides to pursue peace through dialogue, he added.

The prime minister mentioned that as a result of their sincere diplomatic efforts on 8th April, the US and Iran announced a ceasefire at their request.

He also commended President Trump’s bold leadership and his dear brother, President Masoud Pezeshkian, for responding to their request.

The historic Islamabad Talks that took place on 11th April were the first direct high-level talks between both countries in 47 years, he added.

The prime minister said Pakistan had consistently advocated the rights of the Palestinian people who had been facing illegal Israeli occupation as well as its brutal aggression.

"We believe that the only just and legitimate resolution of the Palestinian issue is the establishment of an independent, Palestinian state in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions," he further reiterated.

The prime minister reaffirmed that Pakistan would not be dissuaded from extending moral, diplomatic and political support to the innocent people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

“Their struggle for freedom from oppression continues with unceasing passion and commitment,” he observed.

About diplomatic endeavours, he said Pakistan was also strengthening its time-tested friendships and partnerships with China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Qatar and other brotherly countries.

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As regards Afghanistan, the prime minister reiterated that while they wanted to live peacefully with its neighbour, the Afghan Taliban regime must take meaningful and credible action against militant groups, including ISKP, TTP and BLA, who continued to use the Afghan soil to launch terrorist attacks against Pakistan.

About economic progress, he said that a strong and vibrant economy was vital for a nation’s defence.

The prime minister said that he envisioned a strong, peaceful, and prosperous Pakistan - a Pakistan that would soon become an economic power, adding that they aspired to become an economy driven by exports, innovation, industry, technology, and private enterprise.

He further resolved that they were building institutions that are transparent, merit-based and capable of serving the people with integrity and efficiency.

Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal, Syed Asim Munir, NJ Commandant, Command and Staff College, Major General Naseem Anwer, ministers, faculty members, participants of staff course and officers from friendly countries were present on the occasion.

The prime minister said that it was a profound honor for him to address them and extended a special welcome to the guest officers from brotherly and friendly countries.

He said it was here at this very institution that the Father of Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, reminded the officers of Pakistan's Armed Forces about their duties.

"You, along with other Forces of Pakistan, are the custodians of the life, property and honor of the people of Pakistan. The Defense Forces are the most vital of all Pakistan Services, and correspondingly, a very heavy responsibility and burden lies on your shoulders," the prime minister quoted Quaid's words.

The prime minister, addressing the officers, said that they represented one of the world’s finest militaries.

“I am grateful to your families, whose sacrifice and support lend you even greater strength and resilience. I have seen mothers gently embracing the photographs of their sons with trembling hands and fathers standing tall despite the grief in their hearts, knowing that their beloved child had laid down his life for Pakistan," he added.

The entire nation, the prime minister said, was forever grateful to the widows whose husbands would never return and to those orphans whose fathers had left them for an eternal abode.

“The blood of our martyrs continues to nourish the roots of our freedom and the peace and security we cherish today is the fruit of their bravery, devotion and ultimate sacrifice.

It is this fearless spirit that inspires our Armed Forces to attain excellence in all spheres,” he added.

The prime minister assured that the government and above all the people of Pakistan, would always stand behind their armed forces, adding, “We are united as one! Indeed, an iron wall! Bunyan-um-Marsoos.”

He said their commitment was to realize the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and build a nation where merit would prevail, integrity would guide public life and every citizen would have an equal opportunity to rise through hard work and untiring effort.

The prime minister expressed his confidence that with an abiding faith in Allah Almighty, trust in their people’s resilience, Pakistan would rise to become the great nation as envisioned by the founding fathers.