IPP expresses solidarity with Pakistan armed forces

LAHORE:To express solidarity with the Pakistan armed forces and to pay tribute to the army, navy, and air force personnel on their remarkable victory in the recent Pakistan-India conflict, the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party organised a ‘Marqa-e-Haq Convention’ in Khushab.

The event was graced by the President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, as the chief guest. In his address, he stated that Allah Almighty granted Pakistan a decisive victory against enemy that has never accepted the country’s existence. He highlighted that India targeted children under the cover of night, and tragically, the first martyr of the conflict was the younger son of a Pakistani soldier. Aleem Khan said that Pakistan’s military leadership, under the command of Field Marshal Asim Munir, led the way by offering the Fajr prayer and raising the battle cry of ‘Allahu Akbar’ before delivering a resounding response to Indian Prime Minister Modi—one that, he said, would be remembered for generations. He added that India’s administration has now been forced to apologise before the world, and its arrogance has been thoroughly shattered.

Aleem Khan extended heartfelt congratulations to Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf for making the entire nation proud. He revealed that the Pakistan Air Force downed six enemy aircraft within an hour and a half, inside enemy territory. He praised the armed forces for their collective bravery, stating that the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force risked everything for the nation. He emphasised that the people of Pakistan stand united with their military and will defend the country together against any threat. He remarked that Pakistan's show of strength has had such a significant impact that even the market price of Rafale jets declined. He expressed gratitude to friendly nations including China, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan for their unwavering support during the conflict.

Concluding his remarks, he stated that Pakistan’s military commander is not just a leader for Pakistan but for the entire Islamic world. He added, ‘We have sent a message to Israel as well — we are not Palestine; we are Pakistan.’

The event also featured addresses by IPP MNA and Parliamentary Secretary Engineer Gul Asghar Baghore, IPP Khushab President and ticket-holder Ameer Haider Singha, IPP Secretary General Khalid Mehmood, MPA Shoaib Siddiqui, Ghazanfar Abbas Cheena, Punjab President Rana Nazir Ahmed, Vice President Mian Junaid Zulfiqar, ex-Interior Minister Malik Habib Khan, South Punjab President Syed Rafaqat Ali Gillani, Khuram Hameed Rokhari, Haroon Imran Gill, Ms Qudrat Niazi and other party leaders. During the event, various political and social figures from NA-88 Khushab announced their joining IPP.