India warned against any misadventure

LAHORE:Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan said that any misadventure will be met with a swift and decisive response. He said that Pakistan's current stance includes the demand for "Composite Dialogue," which must address critical issues such as Article 370-A and the Indus Waters Treaty. He noted that the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could understandably be seen as an act of war, as access to water is a fundamental right that has not been denied even during wartime.

PA Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan shared these thoughts while addressing a ‘Day of Gratitude’ ceremony at Media Hall of the Punjab Assembly on Friday. MPA Sami Ullah Khan and Secretary Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Amir Habib and other officials were also present on this occasion.

Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan stated that the entire nation is celebrating a ‘Day of Gratitude’ and paying homage to the strategic acumen of Pakistan's military and diplomatic leadership. He also praised the political leadership for demonstrating admirable foresight and unity in this testing time. He emphasised that the nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces in a spirit of political solidarity and prays for the continued strength of the country's leadership. He extended special appreciation to journalists and media organisations for their responsible reporting and for upholding journalistic integrity in challenging times.

Malik Ahmad said, “We are grateful to Almighty Allah that the nation today can proudly say that no sacrifice will be spared in the defence of every inch of our land. We are advocates of peace and seek dialogue in the region, but our desire for peace should never be mistaken for weakness”.

While referring to Pakistan's sacrifices in the war against terrorism, the Speaker said, “It is Pakistan that has lost nearly 90,000 lives - this reality cannot be ignored by the world.” He warned against using false flag operations like Pulwama or Pahalgam to gain political mileage without providing credible evidence, adding that Pakistan will no longer remain silent in such cases. He said that under the pretext of terrorism, attempts have been made to target issues like Kashmir and the Indus Waters, but facts cannot be distorted.

PA Speaker clarified that Pakistan, along with its friendly nations, is seriously committed to resolving the Pakistan-India conflict through diplomatic channels. He described Pakistan’s relationships with Turkey and China as “sweeter than honey” and “deeper than the ocean.”

Criticising Indian leadership, he said, “The Modi government is consumed by war hysteria, and after losing six aircraft, it has brought embarrassment upon itself. Even their own citizens are now questioning their leadership.”

He added, “When certain political parties were spreading propaganda against our armed forces, we had firm faith that Pakistan’s military would emerge with honour through their uniform, medals, and service.” “Following the events of May 10, the morale of both the armed forces and the nation is at peak,” he said. “A comparison of the speeches by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Narendra Modi makes it clear who is the triumphant commander and who has suffered defeat. The entire nation today stands united, side by side with its armed forces.”