The National Security Committee (NSC) convened under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday strongly condemned India’s missile, air and drone strikes across Punjab and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, labelling them as unprovoked acts of war and blatant violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty. The NSC said India’s deliberate targeting of civilian areas, including mosques and homes, had killed innocent men, women, and children, a crime in clear breach of international law.

It warned that responsibility for regional escalation lies squarely with India. The meeting affirmed that Pakistan reserves the right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter and authorised the Armed Forces to take corresponding measures. The committee also praised the military for downing five Indian fighter jets and drones during the defence of Pakistani territory. Calling on the global community to hold India accountable, the NSC reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace, with dignity, and asserted it would never allow harm to its people or any breach of its territorial integrity.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)